At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage technical delivery for productions and oversee building maintenance at our vibrant theatre.
- Company: Join the passionate team at Reading Rep Theatre, a hub for creativity and collaboration.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, develop your skills, and enjoy a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to lead workshops and engage with diverse participants, including those with additional needs.
- Why this job: Be at the heart of theatre magic while making a real impact on our community.
- Qualifications: Experience in theatre tech, strong organisational skills, and a passion for creative learning.
The predicted salary is between 29700 - 36300 £ per year.
Reading Rep Theatre is looking for an experienced, practical and collaborative Technical and Buildings Manager to join our team. This is a hands-on role at the heart of our theatre.
- Responsible for the day-to-day technical delivery of our productions, visiting work, hires and events.
- Delivering and supporting the technical requirements of productions, hires and events.
- Working regular duty technician shifts, including during performance weeks.
- Managing and developing a sufficiently trained pool of technical staff and freelancers, ensuring competent cover across the programme.
- Taking responsibility for day-to-day building maintenance and security, including alarms, access, keys and keyholding, contractor access and liaison with our landlord, Activate Learning.
- Acting as Reading Rep Theatre's organisational lead and competent person for Health & Safety, providing oversight, advice and assurance across our onsite and offsite activity.
- Leading on emergency planning and supporting safe working practices across the organisation.
- Managing agreed technical budget lines.
- Acting as one of the organisation's named out-of-hours contacts, taking first calls on building, technical and Health & Safety matters outside normal working hours.
- Responsible for planning and delivering key parts of the theatre's Creative Learning department including planning and delivering workshops in schools, the community and at the theatre, running youth theatre sessions and working with a range of participants in a range of settings including participants with additional needs or learning disabilities.
This role would suit an experienced theatre technician who is ready to take wider responsibility for the technical and building operation of a small, ambitious producing theatre. You'll need strong practical theatre experience, good organisational and communication skills, experience of managing people and budgets, and a sound working knowledge of Health & Safety. Experience of theatre and building maintenance is also important. IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent relevant Health & Safety training is required, or you must be willing to complete IOSH Managing Safely within three months of starting. You should also be willing to undertake First Aid and Fire Marshal training.
Technical and Buildings Manager in Reading employer: UK Theatre Association
The UK Theatre Association is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters creativity and collaboration. With a strong commitment to employee development, we provide ample opportunities for growth and professional advancement, all while making a meaningful impact in the arts sector. Located in the heart of the UK theatre community, our team enjoys a vibrant culture that values innovation and inclusivity.
