Southend Theatres

At the heart of Southend-on-Sea’s cultural life are the Cliffs Pavilion and the Palace Theatre - two iconic venues united by a shared passion for live entertainment.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

To ensure the achievement of Southend Theatres’ targets and objectives, by assisting the Buildings and Technical Manager by supporting the technical team across both venues.

Provision as required of technical (stage, electrics, projection and / or sound) support for the preparation and performance of productions and events at The Cliffs Pavilion, Palace Theatre and Dixon Studio. Routine maintenance of buildings and equipment, so as to ensure that the highest standards of artistic quality and of customer service are offered to theatregoers and other users of the Southend Theatres’ venues. Maintain high health and safety standards, ensuring the team are aware of and adhering to all regulations and guidelines put in place.

To deputise for the Buildings and Technical Manager, in collaboration with the Deputy Buildings Manager, when the Buildings and Technical Manager is unavailable or out of office.

ABOUT YOU

• Proven excellent track-record for quality technical support of theatrical productions and related events.

• Proven excellent track record of adherence to Health and Safety at Work regulations and procedures.

• Good record of co-operation, communication, contribution, and initiative as a member of a technical team in a theatre or entertainment environment.

• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills with contractors, outside companies, and colleagues.

• Good working knowledge and experience of maintaining and repairing equipment.

• Ability to troubleshoot across all theatrical technical disciplines and a proactive and positive attitude to problem solving in all areas.

• Good knowledge and experience of general building maintenance.

• Ability to respond to varying workload, keep calm in a pressurised environment and manage tasks and time efficiently.

• Proven excellent track-record of staff line management.

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...

Eligibility criteria applies

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