Buxton Opera House

Arts Council England; Buxton; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Arts Council England in Buxton is seeking a Technical Stage Manager to support the Learning & Engagement team across projects, events, and productions. You will provide technical input, run the Technical Youth Theatre for ages 13-19, and collaborate with visiting companies and departments to ensure smooth delivery.

The role requires experience in theatre/arts, knowledge of lighting, sound, and video equipment, and strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of industry or university/college experience in theatre or the arts.
• Experience with ETC Eos Lighting Consoles.
• A good working knowledge of sound, video, and lighting equipment.
• Experience of maintaining high standards of technical provision.
• Awareness of Health & Safety and effective working methods.
• Excellent problem solving and decision making.
• Interest in and enthusiasm for the arts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a good standard of spoken and written English.
• Good ICT skills.
• A desire to train others in technical theatre skills and understanding.
• Excellent organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail and ability to manage workloads to meet non-negotiable deadlines.
• Enthusiasm and calmness - to lead by example.
• A team player who is personable, diplomatic, and has the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Department: Learning & Engagement; Reporting to: Head of Production & Head of Creative Learning & Engagement.
• The postholder will support the Learning & Engagement team technically and deliver high-quality productions and events.
• Plan, deliver, and evaluate technical aspects of Work Experience and Summer School.
• Work with creative teams, visiting companies, and other departments to ensure smooth production flow.
• Plan and deliver Technical Theatre sessions for schools and the community.
• Production manage and provide technical support for touring shows.
• Lead by example and manage workloads to meet deadlines.
• Ensure health and safety policies are observed and followed on site.

Skills

ETC Eos Lighting Consoles

Sound & Lighting Knowledge

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Team Player

Attention to Detail

Health & Safety Awareness

Organisational Skills

Tools

ETC Eos Lighting Consoles

Job description

Wed, 21 Oct 2026">published - Wed, 21 Oct 2026

Job Summary

The role of Technical Stage Manager exists to support the Learning & Engagement team technically, ensuring that all L&E projects, productions, and events are delivered successfully and efficiently.

Job Description

Role Description
Duties and responsibilities:
To ensure that L&E staff, young people, schools, and community members receive appropriate technical
support throughout their project, event, or production
To offer creative and informed input to all aspects of the presentation of events, using an up-to-date
knowledge and experience of new technologies and techniques to provide solutions to technical
problems
To carry out normal theatre duties (not limited to get-ins, get-outs, building and striking sets, rigging and
de-rigging lighting, sound, AV equipment, staging, flying pieces, operating lighting sound, projection,
stage flies, props, pyros) in any of the performance spaces or elsewhere as required
To run the Technical Youth Theatre (including both planning and delivery) for ages 13-19
To work with other technical professionals to consolidate and deliver a three year Technical Youth
Theatre syllabus
To plan, deliver, and evaluate the technical aspects of Work Experience and Summer School
To plan and deliver Technical Theatre sessions for schools and the community
To be a creative technical lead for young company productions
To production manage and technically support the L&E Christmas children's touring show, including
accompanying the show on tour
To support and work collaboratively with creative teams, visiting companies, and other departments to
deliver a positive and efficient production process
To be aware of, observe, and contribute to all safety policies and procedures in place and any that may
arrive with visiting productions
On occasion be responsible for securing and setting intruder alarms in the Pavilion Arts Centre and
Buxton Opera House as required
To ensure that all sound and lighting equipment operated is fit for purpose, correctly stored, and
maintained. To identify, report, and where appropriate, remedy any defects or faults

Job Requirements

Person Specification
Essential:
Two years of industry or university/college experience in theatre or the arts
Experience with ETC Eos Lighting Consoles
A good working knowledge of sound, video, and lighting equipment
Experience of maintaining high standards of technical provision
Awareness of best practice, including Health & Safety and effective working methods
Excellent problem solving and decision making
Interest in and enthusiasm for the arts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including a good standard of spoken and
written English
Good ICT skills
A desire to train others in technical theatre skills and understanding
Excellent organisational skills with a high level of attention to detail and ability to manage
workloads to meet non-negotiable deadlines (e.g. performance schedules)
Enthusiasm and calmness - to lead by example
A team player who is personable, diplomatic, and has the ability to communicate effectively with
people at all levels

Job Responsibilities

Department: Learning & Engagement
Reporting to: Head of Production &Head of Creative Learning & Engagement
Organisational relationships:
The postholder will be accountable to both the Head of Creative Learning & Engagement and the Head
of Production.
Role summary:
The role of Technical Stage Manager exists to support the Learning & Engagement team technically,
ensuring that all L&E projects, productions, and events are delivered successfully and efficiently. The
postholder will contribute to a first-class service in all areas of work, paticularly in the delivery and
operation of technical theatre. The postholder will also work as part of the Technical team on in-house
and visiting productions.

Deadline for Applications: Mon 2 Nov, 11.59pm

If you would like to find out more about the role before applying, please contact Allie Spencer, Head of Creative Learning & Engagement, on [e-mail] for an informal conversation.

We warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and lived experiences.

You may not meet every criterion listed, and that's okay. If you have some relevant experience and a motivation to learn and grow, we encourage you to apply.

Thank you for your interest. We look forward to receiving your application!