Technical Theatre Manager

HMC (Headmasters' and Headmistresses' Conference); Market Harborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Market Harborough is seeking a Technical Theatre Manager to oversee the Performing Arts Centre. The ideal candidate will have expertise in sound, light, and stage design, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, and be flexible for evening and weekend events. This full-time role offers a supportive working environment with potential relocation benefits and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Subsidised accommodation

Professional development opportunities

Membership of the Support Staff Pension Scheme

Free lunches during term time

Employee Assistance Programme

Free use of the swimming pool and fitness suite

Qualifications

• Skilled in sound, light, and stage design and delivery.
• Ability to manage in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the management of the Performing Arts Centre.
• Manage all technical requirements for events.
• Ensure high-quality sound and lighting for performances.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a skilled Technical Theatre Manager to take overall responsibility for the management, administration and technical requirements of the Performing Arts Centre, a hub of our vibrant school community. Our ideal candidate will have a creative eye and enjoy managing in a fast-paced environment on all aspects of sound, light and stage design and delivery. You will need to be flexible to work at events at weekends and in the evening.

Role

TECHNICAL THEATRE MANAGER

Full time, 40 hours per week, working all year round

Required as soon as possible

Responsibilities

• Take overall responsibility for the management, administration and technical requirements of the Performing Arts Centre.
• Manage all aspects of sound, light and stage design and delivery in a fast-paced environment.
• Be flexible to work at events at weekends and in the evening.

We can offer

• A positive working environment within an extremely well-resourced school where excellent relationships between staff and students are the norm, expectations are high and students perform very well as a consequence.
• For candidates looking to relocate, subsidised accommodation on site may be available.
• The opportunity to develop professionally; improve and extend your knowledge; develop skills and experience; share outstanding and innovative practice; and contribute to the development of a challenging and supportive learning environment.
• A strong supportive leadership team that prioritises student and staff health and well-being.
• Other benefits include membership of the Support Staff Pension Scheme, free lunches during term time, season ticket loan, Employee Assistance Programme, free use of the swimming pool and fitness suite, Cycle to Work and Eye Care Schemes, and fee remission.

How to apply

Please read the attached Job Description before completing your application.

To apply, please complete the My New Term Application Form using the Supporting Statement section of the form to detail your suitability for the role, how your knowledge, experience and training meet the person specification and your motivation for applying to NLCS.

The vacancy closes on Wednesday 24th September 2025 at 7.00am, however, early application is advised as we reserve the right to close the advert early should a suitable applicant be found.

Contact

If you have any questions or would like to discuss this role further, please contact the NLCS Recruitment Team at [e-mail] or telephone the School on 020 8952 0912

NLCS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all members of all staff to share this commitment. Applicants must declare any criminal convictions as the post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Appointments will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via the Disclosure and Barring Service and references from previous employers. We are an Equal Opportunities employer.

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