Head Of Technical And Facilities

Midlands Arts Centre; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) is seeking a Head of Technical & Facilities to lead the Technical Resources department, overseeing building services, maintenance and compliance across MAC.

You will work closely with the Deputy CEO to develop facilities and infrastructure, manage capital projects and support MAC's artistic programme, sustainability objectives and operational efficiency.

The role requires strong leadership, contractor management and the ability to respond to evening and weekend events.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in facilities, engineering or related discipline (IOSH Managing Safely).
• Experience managing facilities, technical services, estates or building operations in public venues.
• Knowledge of health and safety, building compliance and CDM regulations.
• Experience leading budgets, projects and teams for safe, effective operations.
• Understanding technical production needs for performances and events.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Technical Resources department and ensure high standards of technical delivery and compliance.
• Oversee maintenance programmes, building systems and contractor management.
• Support MAC's artistic programme, sustainability goals and operational efficiency.

Skills

Facilities management

Contractor management

Statutory compliance

Health & safety

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

Job description

Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) is an exciting, ambitious arts centre which offers a wide array of free exhibitions, theatre, music, cinema and comedy performances as well as creative learning and participation activities. Well-loved and well used, it's a relaxed friendly place attracting a diverse mix of visitors. We are recruiting for a Head of Technical and Facilities to lead our Technical Resources department.

Role Description

The Head of Technical & Facilities is responsible for developing and delivering technical and facilities services across MAC. The role leads the Technical & Facilities team, ensuring high standards of technical delivery, maintenance and compliance of building systems, equipment and facilities across MAC. You'll also be supporting MAC's artistic programme, commercial activities and operational efficiency.

Working closely with the Deputy CEO & Director of Commercial & Operations, the postholder contributes to the development of MAC's facilities and building infrastructure, including capital projects, and leads the Green Champions Group to support the operational delivery of the organisation's environmental and sustainability objectives.

Person Specification

• Relevant qualification in facilities, engineering, technical theatre, building services, management or a related discipline, or equivalent professional experience, with IOSH Managing Safely qualification (or willingness to obtain).
• Significant experience managing facilities, technical services, estates or building operations within a public-facing venue or comparable environment, including contractor management, maintenance programmes and statutory compliance.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety, building compliance, fire safety, security, emergency planning, CDM regulations, Martyn's Law and other regulatory requirements relevant to public venues.
• Experience leading budgets, projects, refurbishment or capital works, and managing teams to deliver safe, effective and customer-focused operations.
• Understanding of technical production requirements for performances, exhibitions, screenings and events.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and make sound decisions under pressure.
• Collaborative, adaptable and solution-focused, demonstrating a commitment to inclusion, sustainability, continuous improvement, high professional standards and flexibility to support operational requirements, including keyholder duties and occasional evening and weekend working.

Deadline

Applications can be received at any time until 11.59pm Tuesday 3 November 2026.

Short-listing

Shortlisted candidates will be informed at the latest by the end of day on Friday 6 November 2026.

Interviews

Initial interviews will be held Wednesday 11 November 2026.