Buildings & Technical Manager | Orchard Theatre | Permanent
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ABOUT THE ROLE
The Buildings and Technical Manager is a key member of the Senior Management Team, responsible for ensuring the efficient technical operation and physical upkeep of the venue. This role encompasses leading the technical team, overseeing all technical aspects of productions and events, and managing the building’s maintenance, compliance, and health and safety regimes.
ABOUT YOU \& KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
We are looking individuals who work both as part of a team and individually to acheive and deliver our values: Creativity, Collaboration, Excellence and Respect.
Technical Management
- Act as the primary point of contact for all incoming productions and technical hires, ensuring their requirements are met efficiently and to a high standard.
- Lead and manage the Technical Department, including rota planning, scheduling, and budget control.
- Oversee the technical operation for all performances and events, including lighting, sound, AV, staging, and rigging.
- Personally operate technical equipment when required, including stage management during performances.
- Ensure all technical recharges are accurately recorded and submitted in a timely fashion for settlements.
- Manage technical budgets and capital equipment expenditure, ensuring value for money and adherence to financial targets.
- Lead production management for the annual pantomime or other house\-produced events.
- Develop and manage a proactive planned preventative maintenance schedule for all technical and building services.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including LOLER, PUWER, PAT, fire safety, emergency lighting, and other building regulations.
- Liaise with external contractors, local authorities, landlords, and service providers to ensure building systems are compliant and fit for purpose.
- Lead on capital project proposals and oversee the delivery of approved works on time and to budget.
- Maintain up\-to\-date service records and documentation.
- Lead on the implementation of Health \& Safety policies and procedures, in line with company standards and relevant legislation.
- Chair local Health \& Safety Committee meetings and represent the venue at group\-level safety meetings.
- Complete and review risk assessments for all technical activities and building operations.
- Take a lead role in the venue’s emergency and counter\-terrorism planning.
- Promote a culture of safety, ensuring all team members and visiting staff adhere to best practice at all times.
- Line manage the Senior Technicians, Technicians, and casual crew.
- Lead recruitment, onboarding, training, and development activities within the department.
- Conduct appraisals, one\-to\-ones, and regular departmental meetings.
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and professional working environment.
- Ensure timesheets, HR records, and training logs are accurate and up to date.
- Contribute to the wider business objectives and play an active role in the venue’s senior team.
- Ensure all paperwork (e.g., show reports, time logs, H\&S documentation) is completed promptly and stored correctly.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues in other departments to ensure a seamless customer and artist experience.
- Carry out any other duties reasonably required by the Theatre Director or Senior Management Team.
Orchard Theatre Dartford
Having opened in the 1980s, the Orchard Theatre in Dartford has gone on to establish itself as one of South East’s leading live entertainment venues with an eclectic programme of top\-quality musicals, drama, comedy, dance, family shows, one\-night events, and pantomime.
about trafalgar entertainment
Co\-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire in 2017, Trafalgar Entertainment is a premium international live entertainment business focused on new productions, venue ownership, Performing Arts education, theatre ticketing, the distribution of live\-streaming innovative content and the provision of great theatres where people can come together to share in the experience of live entertainment. TE is home to Trafalgar Theatres, The Chiswick Cinema, Trafalgar Theatre Productions, Trafalgar Releasing, Trafalgar Tickets, Stagecoach Performing Arts, Drama Kids/Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, ticketing company London Theatre Direct, Stagedoor, Jonathan Church Theatre Productions, and Imagine Theatre.
Trafalgar Theatres is the venue\-operating division of Trafalgar Entertainment (TE). We currently operate 21 venues; including the Trafalgar Theatre in London’s West End and the Theatre Royal in Sydney. We’re growing fast, we’re confident in what we do, and we’re ambitious about the future. There’s never been a better time to get onboard.
We are passionate about entertainment, audiences, and the live experience and we value Creativity, Collaboration, Excellence and Respect.
For You
- Discounted theatre tickets
- Training and development plans
- Hundreds of savings across retailers with TE\&ME
- Flexible hours
- Access to mental health resources
- And much more...
KEY INFORMATION
Position Title
Buildings \& Technical Manager
Location
Orchard Theatre / Orchard West
Contract
Permanent Full Time
Hours
40hrs/wk \- 5 over 7 days, including Evenings, Weekends \& Bank Holidays
Annual Leave
33 Days
Salary
Competitive \- Depending on Experience
Job Description
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