We are seeking a dynamic Technical Manager to oversee all technical aspects of our productions and events. In this role, you will lead a dedicated technical team, collaborate with visiting artists, and ensure top-notch service for all clients. You will manage staging, lighting, sound, and crew for diverse productions, while maintaining our high standards of professionalism and safety. If you have a knack for technical management and a commitment to excellence, we want to hear from you! Apply now to be a key player in our vibrant theatre community.

The Wycombe Swan in High Wycombe is one of Buckinghamshire's leading live entertainment venues with a wide array of top-quality musicals, drama, comedy, dance, family shows, one-night events, and pantomime.

Old Town Hall in Wycombe is a smart, distinctive, multi-use space with staging and seating and its own fully licensed bar. Perfect for conferences or parties.

As a Technical Manager, you are a detail-oriented professional with a passion for the performing arts. You have experience in managing technical operations, including lighting, sound, and stage management. Your strong leadership and problem-solving abilities allow you to efficiently coordinate a diverse team. You excel in communication and collaboration, ensuring safety and technical excellence at all times.

Someone that can collaborate as part of a team and work independently, to achieve and deliver our values: creativity, collaboration, excellence, and respect.

• Passion for live entertainment and events.
• An exceptional attention to detail for written, numeracy and verbal communication.
• An ambition to collaborate with all stakeholders and central teams to achieve excellence.
• Be a role model for the technical and wider team: empowering and inspiring all.
• Willingness to learn new skills.
• Create an inclusive and respectful culture in line with company values.
• 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the technical team, working closely with visiting companies and artists and be fully conversant with their stage and technical requirements to deliver an excellent service to all clients.

• Manage the delivery of all staging and production duties: 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.

• Line Management of the Technical Team comprising of contracted technicians including the creation and communication of all technical rotas to ensure that all performances and events are staffed in line with Wycombe Swan budgets and policies.

• To manage all people activities for the technical team including, regular 121’s development plans, recruitment, selection, and onboarding process via the Group HR & Payroll systems.

• With the Technical team ensure in-house weekly and periodic tests and inspections are accurately completed and recorded including (but are not restricted to) fire, safety, water checks and PAT Testing.

• With the Buildings & Technical Manager undertake and document risk assessments for Wycombe Swan events, activities and facilities as required, ensuring risk assessments are distributed as necessary.

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

• Ensure that the staging and management of all productions and events is managed to the highest safety standards, including the operation of sound, lighting and stage management during rehearsals and performance.

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

• Ensure timely and effective pre-liaison and preparation for all shows and events, facilitating their smooth running and operation, thereby ensuring visiting companies experience an excellent visit.

• With the Buildings & Technical Manager implement technical maintenance schedules, cleaning schedules, lifecycle capital replacement schedules and capital project planning and implementation, as appropriate and within agreed financial parameters, and as required by the Theatre Director.

• Act as a designated key holder, always ensuring the safety and security of the building, including attending alarm call outs as required.

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⭐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

Trafalgar Theatres is the venue-operating division of Trafalgar Entertainment (TE). We currently operate 21 venues; including 14 in the UK regions; 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.

KEY INFORMATION

Role Title	Technical Manager
Reports to	Buildings & Technical Manager
Responsible for	Senior Technician, Venue Technicians, Casual Technicians
Contract / Hours	Permanent - Full time / 40 Hours
Annual Leave	25 Days + Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
Salary	c£37,000.00 (dependant on skills and experience)
Location	Wycombe Swan
Job Description	Technical Manager JD