Technical Theatre Manager

ACADEMICS; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent senior school in London seeks a Theatre Manager to oversee technical operations and manage a professional-standard theatre. Candidates should possess a strong technical background and experience in theatre management. This opportunity offers a competitive salary and the chance to develop a creative theatre programme in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Outstanding performing arts facilities

Qualifications

• Strong technical theatre background with experience in lighting design, rigging, sound, and set construction.
• Experience as a Theatre Technician or Theatre Manager, ideally in an educational environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in theatre operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and scheduling of theatre facilities.
• Provide technical expertise for school productions and events.
• Recruit and supervise student technical crews.

Skills

Technical theatre expertise

Lighting design/programming

Rigging

Sound systems (QLab, microphones)

Set construction

Job description

About the Role

A superb independent senior school in West London is seeking a talented Theatre Manager to lead the technical and operational running of its professional-standard theatre and performing arts spaces. This is an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about technical theatre, production management and performing arts to help establish a world-class creative programme.

Role overview

The successful candidate will manage all aspects of school theatre operations including lighting, sound, rigging, set building, scheduling and health & safety. You will also play a vital role in supporting performances, school productions, student clubs and community events, ensuring the theatre runs to professional standards at all times.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day running and scheduling of the school theatre and performing arts facilities.
• Provide technical expertise across lighting, sound (QLab, microphones), rigging and stage management.
• Support school productions, concerts, drama showcases and community events.
• Recruit, train and supervise a student technical crew for productions.
• Lead production planning, including scheduling, budgeting and health & safety compliance.
• Assist with front-of-house operations, technical supervision and event management.
• Ensure all theatre equipment and facilities are maintained to the highest standards.

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong technical theatre background with skills in lighting design/programming, rigging, sound and set construction.
• Experience as a Theatre Technician, Theatre Manager, or Technical Theatre Manager, ideally in a school, college or similar environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety in theatre operations, including risk assessments.
• High level of digital literacy and familiarity with theatre technology/software.

Why Apply?

• Join an outstanding performing arts facilities.
• Shape a creative and ambitious theatre programme from the ground up.
• Work with talented students and staff in a professional-standard theatre environment.
• Competitive salary and excellent career development opportunities within a global group of schools.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Theatre Manager / Technical Theatre manager looking to take the next step in their career in education.