Lead Technician

The Manchester College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution in Manchester is seeking a Lead Technician (Theatre and Events) to join their dynamic team. In this hands-on role, you will plan, operate, and maintain theatre and event technologies ensuring high standards are met. Responsibilities include coordinating technical aspects of events, supervising staff, and maintaining equipment. The position offers 35 days annual leave, additional well-being days, and various benefits in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

35 days annual leave

3 well-being days per year

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Significant experience in theatrical or event technical production.
• Proven expertise in lighting, sound, staging and venue operations.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and operate technical aspects of productions and live events.
• Supervise technicians and support staff during technical rehearsals and performances.
• Maintain and troubleshoot lighting, sound, rigging and other theatre systems.

Skills

Expertise in lighting

Expertise in sound

Organisational skills

Problem-solving mindset

Experience in teamwork

Job description

Lead Technician (Theatre and Events)

Join the dynamic team at Arden School of Theatre as our Lead Technician, responsible for planning, operating and maintaining theatre and event technologies. This hands‑on role requires strong expertise in lighting, sound, staging and venue operations, and the ability to oversee technical setups, supervise technicians and ensure all spaces and equipment meet the highest standard.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and operate technical aspects of productions and live events.
• Supervise technicians and support staff during technical rehearsals and performances.
• Maintain and troubleshoot lighting, sound, rigging and other theatre systems.
• Ensure all equipment and venues operate safely and to required standards.
• Actively contribute to the development of innovative theatre and event solutions.

Qualifications & Experience

• Significant experience in theatrical or event technical production.
• Proven expertise in lighting, sound, staging and venue operations.
• Strong organisational, problem‑solving and proactive mindset.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, creative environment.
• Experience supervising a technical team is desirable.

Working Hours & Site

Permanent full‑time (35 hours per week) based at the City Campus Manchester. The role may also require off‑site events.

Benefits

• 35 days paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• 3 well‑being days per year.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Cycle to Work scheme.

Equality, Diversity & Safeguarding

The LTE Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to providing an inclusive working environment free from discrimination, bullying, harassment or victimisation.

All applicants will undergo a DBS check and may be subject to additional online checks as part of the pre‑screening process.

The closing date for this advert is 12 noon 11/12/2025.