Technical Theatre Manager in London)

Academics; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in West London seeks a talented Theatre Manager to oversee its professional-standard theatre. Responsibilities include managing technical operations, supporting performances, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical theatre background and experience in production management. Competitive salary and opportunities for career development are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Professional-standard facilities

Qualifications

• Strong technical theatre background required.
• Experience as Theatre Technician/Manager preferred.
• Knowledge of health and safety for theatre operations necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily theatre operations and scheduling.
• Provide technical expertise for productions.
• Maintain theatre equipment and facilities.

Skills

Technical theatre expertise

Lighting design/programming

Rigging

Sound operation (QLab)

Set construction

Tools

Theatre technology/software

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.

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.

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.