Technical Production Manager NEW Rochdale Development Agency Posted today Rochdale up tp £37,00[...]

Rochdale Borough Council; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Technical Production Officer to enhance cultural and creative initiatives in Rochdale. This pivotal role involves managing the technical aspects of exciting festivals and events, including the Greater Manchester Town of Culture 2025-26. The ideal candidate will possess a strong technical background, project management skills, and the ability to foster relationships within the festival and film sectors. Join a dynamic team dedicated to creativity and regeneration, where your contributions will significantly impact the community's cultural landscape.

Qualifications

• Significant technical background in festival production.
• Experience in project management and logistics.

Responsibilities

• Support the technical delivery of various strategic festivals and events.
• Collaborate with the Film Office Manager for operational support.

Skills

Project Management

Logistics Management

Technical Production

Stakeholder Engagement

Job description

Rochdale Development Agency’s (RDA) Culture and Placemaking Team is seeking to recruit a Technical Production Officer to help us deliver our ambitious plans for culture, creativity, and regeneration.

This is a great time to join the team. The Technical Production Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the technical delivery of various strategic Festivals and Events, including Rochdale’s Greater Manchester Town of Culture 2025-26.

You will also work closely with the Film Office Manager to support the smooth operation of Rochdale’s new Film Office.

The ideal candidate will have a significant technical background, project management and logistics experience in the festival sector, a strong understanding of sector challenges, and excellent contacts.

We are looking for someone who is energetic, organized, creative, a motivated, entrepreneurial self-starter capable of managing a varied workload with multiple work streams. You should be a collaborator, committed to building effective relationships with stakeholders in the festival and film sectors.

HOW TO APPLY

We want to understand how your skills and experience align with this role. Please submit a cover letter (no more than 4 pages) & CV or a voice/video recording (up to 10 minutes), outlining:

• Why you are interested in this role
• How your skills and experience match the job description
• How you would manage the workload during the contract period
• Your commitment to equity, diversity, inclusion, and environmental responsibility, with examples from your work, voluntary, or lived experience

Applications should be sent to: [e-mail]

Closing date for applications: 12 noon Friday 30^th May, 2025.

Selection Process

Applications will be anonymized and scored by our panel. Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an in-person interview in Rochdale on Wednesday 11^th June 2025.

For an informal chat about the role, contact:
Lee Brennan (Festival and Film Development Manager) at [e-mail].