technical director - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts

Neptune Theatre; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent cultural venue in Greater London seeks a Technical Director for motion pictures and performing arts. In this full-time permanent position, you'll coordinate productions across various fields and oversee hiring, scheduling, and set design. The role requires over 5 years of experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This position is located entirely onsite.

Qualifications

• 5 years or more of relevant experience in production or direction.
• Experience in supervising staff in various roles.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Advise in the interpretation and delivery of performances.
• Coordinate production in film, television, and theatre.
• Determine scheduling of production tasks.
• Oversee design of sets, costumes, and props.
• Supervise hiring and dismissal of crew members.

Skills

Efficient interpersonal skills

Organized

Time management

Education

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Job description

technical director - motion pictures, broadcasting and performing arts

Salary: 50,000 to 60,000 annually (To be negotiated) / 37.5 to 55 hours per week

Terms of employment: Permanent employment, Full time

Secondary (high) school graduation certificate

Experience

5 years or more

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

• Office
• City or urban
• Concert hall or stage
• Comedy
• Dramatic arts
• Live, special event or ceremonial program
• Festival

Responsibilities

• Advise in the interpretation and delivery of the performance
• Coordinate production in various fields including film, television, video game, radio, dance and theatre
• Determine scheduling of production
• Organize production in fields including dance or theatre
• Oversee the process of hiring actors and crew members for the production
• Supervise staff or team
• Hire and dismiss staff
• Oversee the design of sets, costumes, furnishings and props
• Liaise with management, union officials and HR consultants

Supervision

• Staff in various areas of responsibility

Design methods

• Drafting

Type of production or direction concentration

• Technical direction

Type of media

• Theatre

Area of work experience

• Management

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure

Personal suitability

• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Organized
• Time management

Who can apply for this job?

The employer accepts applications from:

• Canadian citizens and permanent or temporary residents of Canada
• other candidates, with or without a valid Canadian work permit

Advertised until

2026-01-26