Head of Technical & Stage

The Roses Theatre; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional theatre in the UK is seeking a Head of Technical and Stage to oversee technical operations and lead a small technical team. This role includes managing health and safety compliance, acting as production manager for various events, and collaborating on educational initiatives for young talent. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong management skills and a commitment to creating an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing a technical team in a similar setting.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Experience in production management for live events.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical and maintenance operations across the organisation.
• Contribute to health & safety management and compliance reporting.
• Act as production manager for youth theatre and in-house productions.
• Develop educational initiatives for young talent.

Skills

Team management

Health & safety compliance

Technical production management

Collaboration

Job description

It’s an exciting time to be joining the Roses Theatre, under the new leadership of Olivier award winning director Derek Bond, the Roses is planning an expansion of self‑produced work. The Head of Technical and Stage at the Roses will play a fundamental role in developing and delivering The Roses ambitious vision, mission and strategy for its future.

We are looking for a dynamic and ambitious person to provide excellent management of a small technical team, and:>

• Manage technical and maintenance across all areas of the organisation: financial control; staffing and line management; effective operations and maintenance of the building
• Contribute to health & safety management, compliance reporting and co‑ordination for the organisation
• Acting as production manager for pantomime, youth theatre productions and other in‑house productions
• Collaborate with the Youth & Education department to develop and deliver a range of educational initiatives for young talent, including a series of technical intensive sessions in light, sound and set design
• Develop the venue’s resources and ability to establish its self‑produced programme
• In collaboration with the Director and Community Producer co‑lead workforce wellbeing: an initiative to make The Roses a brilliant place to work for freelancers by providing wellbeing resources for all artists, crew and visiting creative staff, and ensuring our backstage, artist and crew areas are in excellent condition.

The Roses Theatre is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We are a Disability Confident Employer and guarantee an interview to any applicant who meets the minimum requirements for the role and has a disability. We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including but not limited to, people from the global majority, those from lower socio‑economic backgrounds, the LGBTQ+ community, and other underrepresented groups.

Please submit your CV along with a covering letter outlining your relevant experience