Technical Manager (LX) in Salford

Technical Manager (LX Bias), permanent, full time (40 hours per week averaged over a 17 week period), £41,018.00 per annum, plus staff benefits

Lowry is a visual and performing arts venue situated at the heart of Media City UK in Salford, one of the world’s most exciting culture and media destinations.

We are looking for a Technical Manager with an LX bias to facilitate the theatres operation to support the artistic ambition of the organisation.

The role involves supervising and carrying out all duties associated with getting in, fitting up, running and getting out of productions/events taking place in the theatre spaces and assisting in events in other spaces and locations.

This role also provides technical support to other areas of the business as required.

The ideal candidate will have held the position of Chief Electrician or similar role with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in either a producing or receiving theatre, and have experience working in a customer-fac ting environment.

They should possess strong skills in all theatrical disciplines including sound, audio-visual, flying, rigging, staging, and a knowledge of theatre principles and processes.

The candidate must be a team player with excellent communication skills, experience of supervising others and an ability to delegate.

The role requires excellent administrative and organisational skills and flexibility to meet the needs of the department.

This role is 40 hours per week (averaged over a 17-week reference period). Working on a flexible rota pattern, which includes weekends, bank holidays and evenings, is required.

The role has a number of staff benefits, including

• Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets.
• Free car parking just a few minutes’ walk from the Lowry building.
• Paid day off for your birthday.
• Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within the Lowry building.
• Access to Lowry’s Wellbeing Hub and other health and wellbeing services, including counselling, physiotherapy and remote GP appointments.
• Group Life Assurance Scheme.

Media City UK is a well-connected destination with a variety of transport options - bus, car, tram and bike.

Lowry is committed to creating an inclusive workforce by reflecting and representing the diversity of Salford and the UK.

We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Lowry - whether that is to work in our creative or support roles.

We particularly encourage applications from the following people groups who are currently under-represented in our work force and in the wider performing and visual arts sector: those who experience racism and marginalisation, including those from African, Caribbean, North African, Latin X, South Asian, East Asian and South East Asian heritage and their diasporas; those who are disabled, Deaf and neurodivergent or have long-term health conditions.

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