Head of Building & Technical Ops – Live Venues

Wycombe Swan Theatre; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted theatre tickets

Training and development plans

Retail savings with TE&ME resources

Mental health resources

Job summary

Trafalgar Entertainment seeks a Building & Technical Manager for Eastbourne Theatres (Eastbourne, BN21 4BP). You will lead a technical team across lighting, sound, AV, rigging and facilities, ensuring safety, compliance and high-quality performances.

You’ll manage budgets, coordinate with central teams, and operate within a dynamic live-entertainment environment. The role requires availability for evenings, weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience in technical theatre management or senior technical role.
• Proven experience leading managers and teams (full-time, part-time, casual).
• Knowledge of theatre technical systems (lighting, sound, AV, rigging, flying, staging).
• Strong understanding of building maintenance and statutory compliance in a performance venue.
• Experience in Health & Safety management, risk assessment & compliance.
• Experience implementing and managing operational systems (maintenance, compliance, rota).
• Experience setting and managing budgets and controlling costs for events.
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills; able to prioritise and delegate.
• Willingness to work unsociable hours including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Skills

Leadership

Health & Safety management

Budgeting & cost control

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Availability for unsocial hours

Education

Health & Safety qualification (IOSH/NEBOSH)

Job description

Trafalgar Entertainment seeks a Building & Technical Manager for Eastbourne Theatres (Eastbourne, BN21 4BP). You will lead a technical team across lighting, sound, AV, rigging and facilities, ensuring safety, compliance and high-quality performances.

You’ll manage budgets, coordinate with central teams, and operate within a dynamic live-entertainment environment. The role requires availability for evenings, weekends and public holidays.