Technical Manager (Scottish Dance Theatre)

Creative Scotland; Dundee; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading cultural organization in Scotland is seeking a Technical Manager to support the technical delivery of dance productions. This role involves collaboration with designers and production teams, management of technical equipment, and support for touring logistics. The ideal candidate has experience in technical production and is proficient in lighting and sound. This full-time position offers an annual salary between £27,000 to £29,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical production for theatre or similar environments.
• Ability to work collaboratively with creative teams.
• Technical proficiency in lighting and sound equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support the technical delivery of productions including lighting and sound.
• Liaise with venues for technical requirements for touring.
• Maintain technical equipment and support studio operations.

Skills

Production support

Team collaboration

Lighting design

Sound setup

Job description

Technical Manager (Scottish Dance Theatre)

Dundee Rep and Scottish Dance Theatre Limited

Deadline: 20 October 2025 at 12:00

Overview

The Technical Manager (Scottish Dance Theatre) plays a vital role in supporting the technical delivery of Scottish Dance Theatre (SDT) productions and activities.

Responsibilities

• Production Support: Support the technical delivery of SDT productions, including lighting, sound, staging, and touring logistics.
• Work collaboratively with designers, choreographers, and the Artistic Director and Rehearsal Director to support creative and technical needs, from the early stages of conception to delivery onstage.
• Support the setup and running of SDT performances at Dundee Rep and on tour.

Touring

• Liaise with venues to coordinate technical requirements, including crew scheduling, equipment transport, and compliance with safety standards.
• Support the technical delivery of SDT performances on tour in a wide range of venues: small, mid- and large-scale across Scotland, the UK and internationally.
• Support the technical adaptation process to touring venues and, when appropriate, re-light works and manage the sound setup and playback. The specific workload will vary according to the nature of the tour, the scale of the production and the mix of skills within the team.
• Work with the wider DRSDT team to ensure all touring equipment is maintained and PAT tested.

Studio & Equipment

• Maintain SDT’s technical equipment and storage facilities.
• Provide technical support for rehearsals, daily dance training, engagement and participation sessions, and studio operations.
• Support the documentation of rehearsals in collaboration with the Rehearsal Director and the Resident Stage Manager.

Team Collaboration

• Work closely with the Head of Production and Deputy Head of Production to support production scheduling and planning.
• Attend all relevant planning meetings and support the Head of Production and Deputy Head of Production in ensuring a communication bridge between the Artistic Director, Rehearsal Director Senior Producer and the wider DRSDT Production team.
• Assist the wider DRSDT Production team across all projects and tasks where workload allows.
• Collaborate with the DRSDT Resident Stage Manager to ensure technical continuity and support across productions.
• Actively engage in evaluation processes to continually improve the efficiency of our work and develop best practices.

Hours & Salary

• Hours of Work: 37.5 per week
• Annual Salary: £27,000 - £29,000

Full Job Description can be found at: https://dundeerep.co.uk/jobs/technical-manager-scottish

The deadline is Monday 20 October 2025 at 12:00.

TAGGED: Audience Development / Dance / Education / Theatre / Young People (aged 0 to 25) / Cultural Tourism / Cultural Policy