At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage technical operations for live events and cinema at Gwyn Hall.
- Company: Gwyn Hall, a vibrant venue for diverse entertainment and cultural events.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, professional development, and a dynamic work environment.
- Other info: Join a passionate team dedicated to delivering outstanding audience experiences.
- Why this job: Be at the forefront of exciting performances and make a real impact in the arts.
- Qualifications: Strong technical skills, leadership experience, and excellent communication abilities.
The predicted salary is between 36720 - 44880 £ per year.
Working Hours: 37 hours per week, including flexible evening and weekend working.
The Technical Manager is responsible for the technical operation, maintenance and delivery of all live events and cinema activities at Gwyn Hall, ensuring the highest standards of technical excellence, safety and professionalism across the venue. Gwyn Hall presents a diverse and dynamic programme of entertainment and cultural events, including live music, drama, comedy, opera, dance, cinema and live event cinema broadcasts. The Technical Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering this varied programme, ensuring all technical requirements are planned, coordinated and executed efficiently to provide an outstanding experience for audiences, visiting companies and performers.
We are seeking a proactive, highly skilled and professional individual with strong technical expertise, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a wider venue team. A flexible approach, a commitment to teamwork and a passion for technical excellence are essential to successfully managing the demands of a busy, multi-purpose theatre and cinema.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Technical Operations: Take overall responsibility for the operation, maintenance and effective management of all technical equipment and systems at Gwyn Hall.
- Technical Delivery: Provide hands-on, multi-skilled technical support across all areas of the theatre and cinema, ensuring the venue is prepared to the highest professional standards for performances, screenings, events and other activities.
- Technical Leadership: Lead and oversee the technical functions of the venue, including sound and audio systems, stage operations and stage management, theatrical and performance lighting, digital cinema, projection and live alternative content broadcasts.
- Production Management: Coordinate and oversee all production get-ins, fit-ups, technical rehearsals, performances and get-outs, ensuring activities are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with relevant health and safety legislation and Gwyn Hall policies and procedures.
- Visiting Productions: Act as the principal technical contact for touring companies, production crews, technicians and artists, providing professional support and ensuring all technical requirements are met throughout the preparation and delivery of productions.
- Venue Users: Liaise with professional companies.
Technical Manager employer: CELTIC LEISURE
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