Technical Manager in London

Applications close 10pm Sunday 14 June 2026. Successful shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an initial interview on 29 or 30 June 2026. We can provide a BSL interpreter if required.

The Role

Responsible to: Head of Production & Technical
Working Closely with: Production Manager, Event Delivery Team
Responsible for: Senior Technician, core and casual Technicians

General Description: The Technical Manager is primarily responsible for the management of the Technical team and resources ensuring that the team offers the highest standards of technical support to both emerging and established artists. The Technical Manager will be professional, enthusiastic and resourceful in planning the use of technical resources, managing equipment & storage across the building and ensuring technical delivery meets the standards expected by BAC.

The culture at BAC is a collaborative and open one. We work in an open plan space with no closed private offices and frequently work across teams and roles. We are lucky to have an outdoor terrace adjoined to the office which is particularly nice in the summer months. There’s a good culture of people taking lunch breaks away from desks and two equipped kitchen and eating areas where the team tend to spend their down time. We organise regular social events and things can get competitive at our annual sports day and Christmas quiz. Though to be clear, spectating is respected as much as taking part here at BAC!

Role Responsibilities

• Lead the technical team across BAC including overseeing all technical get-ins, fit-ups and get-outs and delivery across events and programme production.
• Manage the technical rota including booking casual staff. Managing TOIL & workload across the team.
• Take responsibility for the operation, maintenance, and readiness of all technical equipment required for productions and events.
• When required, programme lighting boards and operate show cues during performances.
• Work closely with the Event Delivery Team to ensure all technical requirements for events are fully met.
• Maintain the artistic and technical integrity of productions in collaboration with producers and visiting creative teams.
• Provide technical support for external hires and in-house events, including scoping, staffing, costing, and client liaison.
• Ensure the Production Manager receives all relevant information to support effective allocation of technical resources and personnel.
• Lead on the implementation of Health and Safety policies under guidance from the Operations Management Group, ensuring the safety of staff, artists, and audiences.
• Develop and maintain Risk Assessments and Method Statements in collaboration with the Head of Production & Technical, ensuring appropriate review and sign off.
• Co-ordinate the maintenance and repairs of technical equipment, storage spaces and consumable stock across the building; ensuring all systems are in good working order and asset register is up to date.
• Act as the key technical contact for day-to-day operations and respond to ad hoc technical requests across the building.
• Work with the Production Manager to ensure appropriate technical support & advice is provided to supported artists during runs and residencies.
• Actively maintain high standards of presentation, safety, and readiness across all performance and technical spaces.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers and external partners.
• Proactively keep up to date with industry standards and practises and advise on & research possible future developments in BAC’s Technical and Production infrastructure.
• To adhere to all Health and Safety procedures and Council Licensing guidelines, and to comply with BAC’s Health and Safety policy as required by law and to minimise the risk of injury and accidents.
• Oversee and regularly review Risk Assessments and Method Statements, ensuring they are up to date and adhered to.
• Maintain COSHH records, ensuring compliance and awareness across the team.
• Ensure PAT testing is completed on schedule and records are maintained.
• Accurately log reactive maintenance and monitor compliance documentation and certification.
• Conduct regular building checks and coordinate contractor access, ensuring high standards of maintenance.
• Manage contractors on site, ensuring safe working practices and compliance with BAC procedures.

Team and Collaboration

• Supervising the Senior Technician and technicians.
• Work collaboratively with the Head of Production & Technical on recruitment, providing the Production Manager with timely updates on staffing and training needs.
• Ensure all activity is delivered to a high quality and upholds BAC’s purpose and values.
• Recruit, train, manage, and appraise technical staff in line with BAC policies, ensuring delivery against departmental objectives.
• Ensure the team is fully trained and up to date through a structured and regularly reviewed training programme.
• Support production scheduling and contribute to crew costing and planning.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive culture across BAC teams, artists, young people, clients, and community users.
• Ensure visiting companies and contractors are safely inducted and supported, including delivering site inductions and toolbox talks.
• Lead by example, providing mentorship, guidance, and development opportunities for both permanent and casual staff.
• Work with the Head of Production & Technical to deliver regular pastoral care and performance management.

General Tasks

• Work in accordance with BAC’s Code of Conduct and organisational policies, such as Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Environmental and Access & Inclusion.
• Consider ways to limit BAC’s carbon footprint in all areas of your work.
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required by the Head of P&T and the leadership of BAC.
• Be an active participant in BAC’s wider creative life, attending performances and events, and supporting the venue’s public-facing activities.
• Contribute to staff meetings, cross-team collaborations, and organisational initiatives that support BAC’s mission and continuous improvement culture.
• Maintain professional development, staying informed of trends in hospitality, retail, and event services to bring fresh ideas and improvements.
• Ensure that BAC’s values of inclusivity, sustainability, and generosity are reflected in all aspects of your work and team leadership.

Person Specification

When we shortlist, we use these criteria to select the best candidates.

Knowledge:

• Essential: Demonstrable experience at Senior Technician level.
• Strong knowledge of theatre production techniques across lighting, sound, AV, and stage operations.
• Experience with lighting desks, sound desks, projection, and video systems, including show changeovers.
• Sound understanding of production-specific Health & Safety requirements.
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation including PUWER, COSHH, LOLER, and CDM.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, including the ability to create scale drawings and interpret third-party plans, advising on feasibility, compliance, and building constraints.
• Knowledge of rigging techniques and safe working practices.
• Understanding of data networks for technical production (e.g. ArtNet, sACN, Dante), including basic fault finding.
• Familiarity with ETC lighting consoles and Yamaha sound desks, alongside playback software such as QLab.
• Proactive, flexible approach to work, with the ability to self-manage and respond to changing priorities.
• Proven ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues quickly and effectively under pressure.

Desirable:

• IOSH qualification or similar.
• IPAF and/or PASMA licence.
• Knowledge of ETC lighting equipment and Digital sound desks.
• ABTT rigging qualifications or equivalent.

Experience:

• Essential: Degree in Technical Theatre or equivalent industry experience.
• Previous role in Technical Management or Crew Chief.
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Lighting and Sound consoles.
• Experience of innovative problem solving & an ability to provide flexible solutions in a theatre setting.
• Solid working knowledge of Health & Safety including PUWER, COSHH, and LOLER.
• Demonstrable experience in at least three of the following areas:
• Theatre electrics, lighting systems, and electrical safety.
• Live sound, including system set-up, mixing, and operation.
• Stage carpentry and scenic construction / fit-ups.
• Audio-visual systems and integration.

Desirable:

• Experience of managing stock, equipment & inventories.
• Experience of electrical building maintenance.
• Experience liaising with clients and supporting commercial hires business.

Skills:

• Essential: Strong organisational, administrative, and communication skills.
• Confident IT skills across relevant technical and planning software.
• A thorough understanding of rigging techniques.
• Ability to read and draw lighting plans and ground plans.
• Strong leadership capability, with experience supervising teams and ensuring safe, effective working practices.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage competing demands.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, particularly in time-pressured environments.
• Ability to communicate complex technical information clearly to a range of stakeholders, including non-technical colleagues and external clients.
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and resource planning skills.

Desirable:

• Interest in cutting-edge theatre and new work.
• Willingness to take part in professional development opportunities.

Values:

At BAC, we expect our staff to subscribe to the values inscribed on the building: “Not for me, not for you, but for us.” This means we strive for inclusion, equity and fairness in everything that we do.

• An enthusiastic & helpful attitude & a desire to work well across teams & project groups.
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings if necessary.

Terms & Conditions

• Salary: £37,500 gross per annum.
• Hours: 35 hours per week, excluding a daily one-hour lunch break. This role is rota’d across daytime, evening and weekend shifts and spends time both operationally and in the office. We offer flexible working where possible. Regular evening and weekend work will be required.
• All staff at Battersea Arts Centre are expected to attend performances and events, and be a part of the artistic life of the organisation.
• Overtime: No overtime payments; we operate a Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) system, to be taken within two weeks of accrual.
• Annual Leave: 4 weeks per year, pro rata (5 weeks following one full year of service).
• Probation period: 3 months.
• Notice period: 3 months.
• Contract Period: Permanent.
• Pension Scheme: BAC’s pension scheme provided by NEST.
• Staff Benefits: Complimentary tickets (subject to availability and staff ticket policy), Employment Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured, Cycle to Work Scheme, Discount in the BAC cafe (subject to discount policy), 5 Development Days (pro rata).