Technical & Buildings Manager
Open call · until 30 NovLooking for: Stage worker
About the audition
Technical and Buildings Manager – Grand Opera House, York. You'll report to the Theatre Director and be responsible for the Technical Team and Maintenance Supervisor. You'll also work closely with all Heads of Department, venue business management and central department colleagues (particularly Technical Operations, Risk Management and Property & Facilities). The Grand Opera House York is reaching its 125th anniversary, with an exceptional programme of shows including West End Musicals, Plays, Comedy, Dance, Music and Local Events, alongside its annual Pantomime. The Technical & Buildings Manager will maintain a cohesive, efficient, cost-effective and robust operational, technical and facilities maintenance structure at the theatre, ensuring a high standard of day-to-day technical service, safety and welfare management, alongside property and facilities management. Key responsibilities include leading the technical and maintenance structure, acting as main point of contact for Producers, Tour Managers and Contractors, managing workplace safety and compliance, managing building and technical expenditure and projects, leading the technical staff (which requires an amount of time working on stage as an active member of the technical team), budget and finance management, maintenance and facilities management, and recruiting, training, appraising and managing the team. Salary £44,000-47,000. Please note, your role may involve working with children or vulnerable people.
Requirements
Essential: Extensive experience of managing technical teams within live performance venues. Experience in staff management, leadership, training, and supervision. Experience in safety legislation, implementation of safe systems and developing safety culture. Experience in managing buildings and building facilities. Understanding of ETC systems, flying systems, sound systems and operation. Computer literate – proficient with Word, Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Teams and SharePoint. Ability to work under pressure and with a high degree of autonomy. Ability to develop, manage and apply systems and procedures. Ability to promote and represent the organisation. Flexibility to working hours including weekends and evenings. Desirable: IOSH Certificate, First Aid, Fire Marshal Risk qualifications. Management/leadership qualification. Understanding of employment law, financial management and budget planning. Overview of operational security systems. Understanding of Network and infrastructure and CAD. Transferable skills from other industries are welcome and training is provided where necessary.
Location
York, North Yorkshire
Terms of contract
Full Time, salary £44,000-47,000
Deadline for applications
30 November 2026
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