Theatre Technical Manager - ERN06608

East Renfrewshire Council; Giffnock; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

East Renfrewshire Council invites applications for Technical Manager to lead the technical team as it prepares to open the Eastwood Theatre in 2027. You will oversee technical delivery for performances and events across venues, ensuring safety, reliability, and high service standards.

The role requires extensive live-event experience and a proven track record in collaborative leadership to manage a busy programme while guiding the transition to the new venue.

Qualifications

• Substantial experience delivering the technical delivery of performances and events across a range of settings.
• Extensive knowledge of health and safety within a live performance environment.
• Proven track record of collaborative leadership and people management.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technical team in delivering a diverse programme of performances, events and participatory activities.
• Support planning and transition to the new Eastwood Theatre, ensuring its successful opening and ongoing operation.

Skills

Technical management

Health and safety

People management

Live events

Leadership

Job description

Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Arts and Culture team as Technical Manager as we prepare to open the new Eastwood Theatre in 2027.

This position will lead the technical team in delivering a diverse programme of performances, events and participatory activities at the Theatre and across our community venues. A significant aspect of the role will be supporting the planning and transition to the new venue, helping to ensure its successful opening and ongoing operation.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience managing the technical delivery of performances and events across a range of settings, together with extensive knowledge of health and safety within a live performance environment. You will have a proven track record of collaborative leadership and people management, with the ability to deliver a busy and varied programme while maintaining high standards of service, safety and professionalism.

Enjoy East Ren is committed to flexible working to suit both the needs of employees and business needs.

This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence therefore to apply if you are barred from working with children. In addition to this, if you have lived or worked in any country outside the UK in the past 10 years, there may be a requirement for an overseas police check.

Please note - all applicants will be asked to provide proof of their right to work in the UK, and any offer of employment will be conditional upon verifying documentary evidence before employment commences. Further information can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/prove-right-to-work

Please note - East Renfrewshire Culture Leisure & Trust does not provide Visa sponsorship.

References - during your application form completion you must provide details of a minimum of 2 referees, 1 of which should be your most recent or current employer. It is also a requirement that the referees are your previous/current managers and are not the details of work colleagues operating at the same level as you or personal referees. Please note only work email addresses for referees will be accepted. Please contact [e-mail] with any questions.

Employability Support - Work East Ren - For further support on completing job applications, East Renfrewshire residents can access free support from our employability team Work East Ren. They can also provide general support with other employability matters. Please contact Work East Ren on 0141 577 8438, email [e-mail] or visit the website https://www.workeastren.co.uk/