Technical Manager

Overview

Employer South Hampstead High School – GDST
Location London, Greater London
Contract Type Permanent
Hours Full Time
Salary £40,000 – £44,000pa dependent on experience

Posted 16th January 2026 • Start Date As Soon As Possible • Expires 2nd February 2026 09:00 AM
Job ID 1529815

Responsibilities

• Provide lighting, sound and operational support for a variety of productions at one of the UK’s leading independent schools.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements; manage backstage and technical areas.
• Provide full technical support (including AV, lighting, sound, recording and web-casting) for curricular activities, extra-curricular activities and lettings.
• Train staff and students to use sound and stage lighting systems, AV equipment and relevant hardware and software.
• Supervise external bookings for theatres or delegate staffing as required.

About You

• Knowledge of Digico sound desks and equipment.
• Knowledge of ETC EOS lighting desks and rigging.
• Knowledge of network-based lighting and proficiency with 3D visualization software such as Vectorworks and Capture.
• Experience in planning and setting up live events.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly with theatre and event space users.

About the School

Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead with access to central London’s cultural life, the school is well served by public transport and local amenities.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

How to Apply / Additional Information

For further details and to apply please click the apply button. Closing date is Monday 2nd February 2026 at 9am.

The school may conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes. Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the published interview date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications or if an offer is made and accepted. We recommend applications are submitted early to avoid disappointment.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included. We are committed to safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.

Safeguarding Statement: The Girls’ Day School Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection checks appropriate to the post, including online searches and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Attachments: Technical Manager – Candidate Information Pack (Jan 26)