Assistant Technical Manager - Live Shows & Stage Production

Academy Music Group; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Academy Music Group in Oxford seeks an Assistant Technical Manager to reinforce our stage department and supervise a large, diverse team for live performances and club events. You will work with the Technical Manager to ensure smooth stage operations, safety, and high presentation standards across productions.

The role requires experience in stage, touring or production management, plus strong skills in sound, lighting, AV, and rider compliance, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and

Qualifications

• Experience in stage, touring or production management.
• Expertise in event production and technical riders.
• Competence in sound, lighting AV and engineers.
• Extensive knowledge of health and safety regulations and risk assessments.
• Established track record of diary management and rota systems.
• Strong communication and diplomacy skills.
• Proficient in IT and Microsoft Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Oversee stage and technical management for all shows and events.
• Support recruitment and rota management of back-of-house employees and crew.
• Act as the point of contact for advancing and technical fulfilment on all incoming productions.
• Lead on day-to-day compliance and adherence to Company guidelines and working practices for all employees and visitors.
• Drive positive and practical application in Health & Safety.
• Assist the technical manager with financial budgeting within the department.
• Maintain the Company asset register of all in-house technical equipment.
• Ensure technical equipment is maintained to the highest standards.
• Supervise service regimes, PAT testing, technical maintenance and inspection reports.
• First-class client and customer service.
• Attend all pre-show safety briefings with venue management.

Skills

Stage management

Touring productions

Event production

Health & safety

Rota management

Team leadership

IT & Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Academy Music Group in Oxford seeks an Assistant Technical Manager to reinforce our stage department and supervise a large, diverse team for live performances and club events. You will work with the Technical Manager to ensure smooth stage operations, safety, and high presentation standards across productions.

The role requires experience in stage, touring or production management, plus strong skills in sound, lighting, AV, and rider compliance, with a proactive approach to problem-solving and