Technical Production Manager

Hurstpierpoint College; Hurstpierpoint; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hurstpierpoint College invites applications for a Technical Production Manager to lead on Performing Arts productions in our 350-seat New Bury Theatre and supporting spaces. You will drive the technical provision for over 40 productions each year, including musicals with orchestral provision, drama, and dance, while mentoring students in lighting, sound, and production workflows.

You will work with the Theatre Manager, Drama Department and technical team to deliver high-quality performances,

Qualifications

• Strong practical experience in theatre operations including programming and operating shows.
• Ability to communicate with directors, staff, students and external providers.
• Knowledge of lighting desks, sound consoles, and general stagecraft.
• Willingness to learn new systems quickly.
• Safety awareness and ability to perform risk assessments.
• Mentorship and training of students in technical aspects.

Responsibilities

• Lead on lighting and sound design and operation for productions.
• Plan and manage technical resources and schedules.
• Mentor and train students in technical aspects of theatre.
• Collaborate with Theatre Manager, Drama Department and external providers.
• Support evening and weekend events as needed.

Skills

Theatre operations

Lighting and sound design

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Health and safety awareness

Tools

Lighting desks

Sound consoles

Job description

We are delighted to announce an exciting opportunity for a Technical Production Manager to lead on Performing Arts productions at Hurst, driving the technical provision in our outstanding theatre. The Performing Arts at Hurst is a thriving, collaborative and highly creative environment. Our state-of-the-art 350-seat New Bury Theatre, flexible studio theatre, dance studios, music school and multiple rehearsal spaces enable us to deliver over 40 high-quality productions and events each academic year. This will include several outstanding musical with full orchestral provision, exciting modern drama productions alongside our traditional Shakespeare plays and innovating dance showcases, concerts and whole-school events. Our technical team is integral to bringing these performances to life. Working closely with the Theatre Manager, Theatre Technician, Drama Department and wider Performing Arts team, the Technical Production Manager will ensure that all events are delivered to a professional standard, while also contributing to the technical education and development of our students. The role will also involve working closely with other members of the technical team, including the provision of mentorship and training. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled, organised and imaginative technician who enjoys variety, problem-solving and hands-on creative work. The role also involves supporting GCSE and A Level Drama students with technical components of their courses, offering insight into lighting, sound, set and production workflows, and helping to inspire the next generation of theatre practitioners.

• Bring strong practical experience in theatre operations, including programming and operating shows, rigging and designing lighting and sound, and managing technical resources effectively.
• Be an excellent communicator who can work collaboratively with directors, academic staff, students and external providers.
• Hold a strong working knowledge of lighting desks, sound consoles and general stagecraft, with basic carpentry skills and the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Be an effective problem solver, tackling complex technical problems leading to high quality outcomes for performances.
• Demonstrate meticulous attention to detail, strong time-management skills and the ability to prioritise in a busy production schedule.
• Fully utilise our state-of-the-art theatre, including a full LED lighting rig, an EM acoustic PA and industry leading control consoles for the delivery of outstanding productions
• Show a flexible, proactive and solution-focused approach to work, including the willingness to support evening and weekend events when required.
• Uphold the highest standards of health and safety, including assisting with risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Bring enthusiasm, initiative and creative insight to deliver an excellent experience for students and audiences.
• For the right candidate, there may be the opportunity to take on directing work for a production during the academic year