Theatre Technical Lead & Operations Manager

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd

Milton Keynes

On-site

GBP 42,000 - 65,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Job summary

ATG Entertainment seeks a skilled Technical Lead at Milton Keynes Theatre to support, coordinate and enhance a busy technical team. You will oversee operational theatre functions, ensure safe and efficient get-ins/outs, and maintain equipment to the highest standards.

The role requires extensive large-scale theatre experience, leadership ability, and a strong grasp of safety, budgeting and cross-department collaboration. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is essential.

Qualifications

  • Extensive experience of large scale productions in a premier receiving venue.
  • Experience in leading teams and coordinating multi-disciplinary departments.
  • Understanding of health and safety legislation and safe work practices.
  • Good budgeting, costings and procurement awareness.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure visiting companies are supported with professional and efficient interaction to deliver the best theatre experience.
  • Oversee safe get-in, fit-up and get-out of productions with clear health and safety adherence.
  • Assist in equipment maintenance and testing within planned preventative maintenance budgets.
  • Act as technical department Risk Champion and represent the department in venue meetings.
  • Lead departmental staff training and regular team meetings; drive continuous improvement.
  • Initiate and manage recruitment of casual staff and support across ATG venues as required.

Skills

Large scale theatre experience
Team leadership
Budget & costings
Safety compliance
Technical theatre knowledge

Education

General certificate in Maths and English

Tools

ETC Eos
Yamaha LS9
BS7671 / Rigging awareness
PPE Inspection methods

Job description

ATG Entertainment seeks a skilled Technical Lead at Milton Keynes Theatre to support, coordinate and enhance a busy technical team. You will oversee operational theatre functions, ensure safe and efficient get-ins/outs, and maintain equipment to the highest standards.

The role requires extensive large-scale theatre experience, leadership ability, and a strong grasp of safety, budgeting and cross-department collaboration. Flexibility for evenings and weekends is essential.

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