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.

We’re looking for a Technical Manager to join our team! In this role, you'll oversee all technical aspects of stage and event presentation, ensuring smooth operations and high standards of professionalism. You’ll work flexible 40-hour weeks across 5 days to support productions, maintain equipment, and manage the technical team.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage the technical team and liaise with visiting artists and companies
Oversee staging, lighting, sound, and production duties for various events
Ensure compliance with health & safety policies and complete risk assessments
Manage technical budgets and control event-related costs
Maintain all technical equipment and keep accurate records
Lead on recruitment, onboarding, and development of the technical team
Support the Facilities Manager with building maintenance

A passion for live events and theatre production
Strong leadership skills to empower and inspire the team
Excellent attention to detail in communication and planning
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
Commitment to collaboration and excellence in all aspects of technical production
Understanding of Health & Safety regulations and compliance

Desirable Skills:

Technical or production training
Knowledge of lighting, sound, video, rigging, and set construction
Experience interpreting technical plans and managing productions
Understanding of fire safety and security in a technical environment
Proven experience leading a technical team

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

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