Touring Technical Manager

Creative Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A theatrical production company is seeking a calm and experienced Technical Manager for the Spring/Summer 2026 tour of a highly acclaimed play. Responsibilities include managing technical setups, operating lighting & sound, and ensuring artistic excellence across diverse venues. Applicants should have experience in theatre lighting and sound operations, as well as a friendly demeanor under pressure. This role requires driving a van and understanding the challenges of touring.

Benefits

Travel & accommodation provided

Qualifications

• Experience of setting up & operating both lighting & sound for theatre to a high standard.
• Understands the rigours of touring rurally.

Responsibilities

• Sharing van driving.
• Managing get in/out & technical setup.
• Operating lighting & sound with precision.
• Problem-solving in non-traditional spaces.

Skills

Professional & friendly manner under pressure

Keen interest in lighting for theatre

Ability to drive a van

Job description

Overview

Seeking a calm, personable and experienced Technical Manager for a Spring/Summer 2026 tour of highly acclaimed play The Light House. The Light House is a one-woman show, developed with Leeds Playhouse in 2023 including a national tour & celebrated London run at Park Theatre. It returns to stages across the UK in 2026, including an extensive Scottish tour. https://www.alyswilliams.co.uk/the-light-house

We are seeking a highly capable Technical Manager, committed to delivering artistic excellence in lighting & sound across diverse venues. The lighting is relatively demanding so a keen interest in lighting is key.

Be advised that the show contains sensitive content (references to depression, suicide & hospitalisation). Applicants should be mindful of their well-being when applying.

Responsibilities

• Sharing van driving
• Managing get in/out & technical set up
• Operating lighting & sound with precision
• Problem-solving in non-traditional spaces

Person specification (Qualities & experience)

• Professional & friendly manner under pressure
• Understands the rigours of touring rurally
• Has a keen interest in lighting for theatre
• Has experience of setting up & operating both lighting & sound for theatre to a high standard
• Able to drive a van

Contract

• Dates: w/c 23rd March - w/c 25th May 2026 (TBC but approx. 6+ weeks of work in this period)
• Pay: £750pw (Daily rate of £175pd where required)
• Max 5 show-days per week
• Max. 46hrs/6 days per week (11+ hour breaks between work days)
• Travel & accommodation provided

Application process

• Please email [e-mail] with:
• – your answers to the questions below (in written, video or audio form);
• – a CV;
• – details of a professional reference.

Questions

• Tell us about your experience with sound & lighting for theatre (approx. 100-150 words / 1 minute)
• Tell us about your interest & experience in touring, including rural touring (approx. 100-150 words / 1 minute)
• Tell us why this project interests you & how you feel about touring a show with sensitive themes? (approx. 100-150 words / 1 minute)
• Where are you based?
• Do you drive?

Deadlines

• Deadline: 5pm Friday 10th October 2025
• We welcome applications from anybody who feels they meet the requirements. Please get in touch for further information or if we can make the process more accessible: [e-mail]
• We will let applicants know about interviews by 5pm on Friday 17th Oct.
• Interviews will be held on Monday 20th & Monday 27th of Oct (flexible times including early/late). If you are unavailable for these dates, please let us know when you apply.

The deadline is Friday 10 October 2025 at 17:00.