Technical Manager

Corby, Northamptonshire
The Core at Corby Cube

Are you an experienced technical leader with a keen eye for detail and a passion for managing technical facilities and staff and ensuring the smooth running of events and performances?

We pride ourselves on our technical facilities and standards and are looking for an inspiring, dedicated individual to join our team and take charge of the technical department, including staff management and technical administration, and commit to the highest standards of practical delivery of events and shows.

The Technical Manager will oversee recruitment and training, manage rosters and budgets, liaise with incoming companies, and ensure the upkeep of technical equipment, systems, areas, and safety standards. As a vital part of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to venue improvements, attend key meetings, and promote our core values.

Job Purpose

• The practical organisation and supervision of the technical team, ensuring the highest quality technical delivery for all presented and participatory work within the theatre, cinema, and studio spaces at The Core at Corby Cube and, where relevant, alternative spaces.
• To be responsible for maintaining the technical and auditorium facilities to the highest standards.
• To support and deputise on relevant areas for the Head of Operations.

Key Task Areas

Staff Management

• Be responsible for the efficient day-to-day management and rotas of the technical staff, ensuring all events, performances and setups are appropriately staffed within budget and working time regulations are adhered to and monitored.
• Ensure effective communication with all technical staff is maintained – and tasks, systems, procedures, and responsibilities are disseminated throughout the technical department.

Technical Administration

• Liaise with all incoming companies, the Creative team, Head of Operations, and Customer Service department to ensure appropriate provisions for the smooth running of all events, corporate bookings, creative learning activities and performances.
• Work with the Head of Operations in managing external contracts and contractor visits for technical and building maintenance, services and inspections.

Practical Delivery

• Regularly work performances and events, including lighting, sound and audio-visual equipment operation, taking on the role of duty technician.
• Produce lighting and sound designs for in-house productions and community users as required.

A full Technical Manager job description is available to view and download on our website.

Benefits

• Complimentary tickets are available on selected shows throughout the year
• 10% discount at our bars and theatre shop
• Employee Assistance Programme – Health Assured (Wisdom)
• Contributory staff pension, 5% employee and 3% employer

Essential Skills

Experience

• Experience of Stage, Electrics and Sound
• Experience in a similar environment
• Experience in the technical delivery of participatory and produced work
• Experience in technical liaison with visiting companies and community users
• Experience in managing a team of technical staff

Knowledge/Qualifications

• Technical stage equipment
• Touring company requirements and interpreting riders
• Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other legislative requirements
• Safe rigging and use of electrics and sound equipment

Skills/Abilities

• Good IT skills (Word, Excel)
• Excellent people management and staff deployment skills, able to motivate a team to succeed
• Excellent communication skills and organisational skills
• Stage, rigging, sound, and/or electrics design
• Good at working under pressure
• Good attention to detail and ability to fault-find and problem-solve
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings

Desirable Skills

Experience

• Working within a venue that has a large and active participatory programme
• Working within a producing theatre company and/or repertory theatre system

Knowledge/Qualifications

• Programming ETC EOS family consoles
• Qlab programming
• First Aid at Work certificate
• Driving licence
• Current electrical qualification
• Knowledge of Artisan powered flying system
• Knowledge of working with digital projection equipment

Skills/Abilities

• Ability to mix live sound/music in performance
• Scenic construction skills
• Lighting/Sound Design

How To Apply

Please submit a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) with your CV. In your letter, please include why you want this Technical Manager role, your relevant experience, knowledge, and skills, and some examples outlining how you fit the job description.

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within two weeks to schedule an interview.

We are an inclusive organisation committed to fair recruitment and equality of opportunity. We particularly welcome applications from those whose backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce and the Arts more widely.

About Company

The Core at Corby Cube is a registered charity, and we have recently celebrated our 10th birthday. In this time, we have welcomed more than 300,000 audience members and participants to our town centre venue and made a local economic impact of 16.8 million.