Technical Manager

Celtic Leisure; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Gwyn Hall is seeking a proactive Technical Manager to oversee the technical operation, maintenance and delivery of all live events and cinema activities at the venue. You will ensure safety, professionalism and excellence across the programme, including live music, drama, cinema and broadcasts.

Candidates should have strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams and work flexibly across evenings and weekends as required.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical theatre operations and live events
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in venue environments

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for operation, maintenance and management of all technical equipment and systems at Gwyn Hall
• Provide hands-on, multi-skilled technical support across theatre and cinema ensuring high professional standards
• Lead and oversee technical functions including sound, stage operations, lighting and digital cinema
• Coordinate production get-ins, rehearsals, performances and get-outs ensuring safety and efficiency
• Act as principal technical contact for touring companies and visiting productions
• Liaise with professional companies and venue users to meet technical requirements

Job description

Working Hours 37 hours per week, including flexible evening and weekend working

Job Description

The Technical Manager is responsible for the technical operation, maintenance and delivery of all live events and cinema activities at Gwyn Hall, ensuring the highest standards of technical excellence, safety and professionalism across the venue.

Gwyn Hall presents a diverse and dynamic programme of entertainment and cultural events, including live music, drama, comedy, opera, dance, cinema and live event cinema broadcasts. The Technical Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering this varied programme, ensuring all technical requirements are planned, coordinated and executed efficiently to provide an outstanding experience for audiences, visiting companies and performers.

We are seeking a proactive, highly skilled and professional individual with strong technical expertise, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work effectively as part of a wider venue team. A flexible approach, a commitment to teamwork and a passion for technical excellence are essential to successfully managing the demands of a busy, multi-purpose theatre and cinema.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Venue

• Technical Operations: Take overall responsibility for the operation, maintenance and effective management of all technical equipment and systems at Gwyn Hall.
• Technical Delivery: Provide hands‑on, multi‑skilled technical support across all areas of the theatre and cinema, ensuring the venue is prepared to the highest professional standards for performances, screenings, events and other activities.
• Technical Leadership: Lead and oversee the technical functions of the venue, including:
  Sound and audio systems
  Stage operations and stage management
  Theatrical and performance lighting
  Digital cinema, projection and live alternative content broadcasts
• Production Management: Coordinate and oversee all production get‑ins, fit‑ups, technical rehearsals, performances and get‑outs, ensuring activities are completed safely, efficiently and in accordance with relevant health and safety legislation and Gwyn Hall policies and procedures.
• Visiting Productions: Act as the principal technical contact for touring companies, production crews, technicians and artists, providing professional support and ensuring all technical requirements are met throughout the preparation and delivery of productions.
• Venue Users: Liaise with professional companies,