Bradford Live is a world class 3,000+ seated and 3,500+ standing capacity music, comedy, events and entertainment venue, together with event spaces, located in the heart of Bradford city centre.

You will be responsible for assisting the Technical Manager provide all technical and associated aspects of stage and events presentation, as well as play a key role in routine maintenance of the facility.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working closely with visiting productions and artists and be fully conversant with their stage and technical requirements to deliver an excellent service to all clients in all events spaces.

• Detailed working knowledge of technical disciplines including rigging, staging, sound and lighting.

• Production duties include stage management, lighting, sound, and the management of crew for a wide variety of productions. To include get ins, fit ups and get outs, and to arrange the setup of function rooms, furniture and AV equipment as required.

• Maintenance of all technical equipment as appropriate and ensure up to date records are kept, ensuring that all health and safety requirements are met using the TE digital systems in place.

• Undertake risk assessments for Bradford Live events, activities and facilities as required.

• Ensure all duties are carried out in accordance with Trafalgar Theatre’s Health & Safety policy.

• Staging and management of productions and events to the highest safety standards, including the operation of sound, lighting and stage management during rehearsals and performance.

• To support all people activities for the technical team including, recruitment, selection, and onboarding process via the Group HR & Payroll systems.

• To line manage and lead the technical team in the absence of the Technical Manager.

• Support and assist the Facilities Manager as required with maintenance and upkeep of the building and all facilities, delegating tasks where appropriate.

This is not an exhaustive list of duties, from time to time you may be required to undertake such alternative or additional duties these will be commensurate with your skills, experience, and capabilities.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

• Passion for live entertainment and events.

• An exceptional attention to detail for written, numeracy and verbal communication.

• Willingness to learn new skills.

• Strong communication and listening skills when dealing with colleagues, members of the public, key stakeholders, and industry colleagues.

• Understanding of Health and Safety and other relevant legislation and to be actively compliant.

• Ability to work effectively during busy times.

• Up to date knowledge of technical production and events (lighting, sound, video, rigging, flying & set construction), or relevant and proven knowledge from equivalent fields.

• Proven experience of interpreting technical plans and diagrams.

Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire in 2017, Trafalgar Entertainment is a premium international live entertainment business focussed 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.

Trafalgar Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in groups where we are under-represented, for example people with disabilities, from minority ethnic groups, older returners and people who are neurodivergent.

We are curious, courageous and ambitious, empowering people to challenge and innovate in pursuit of excellence.

Trafalgar Entertainment is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from people in groups where we are under-represented, for example people with disabilities, from minority ethnic groups, older returners and people who are neurodivergent.

We are curious, courageous and ambitious, empowering people to challenge and innovate in pursuit of excellence.

⭐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...

Eligibility criteria applies

KEY INFORMATION