Technical Production Lead for Dance Venue

Performing Arts Forum; Cork; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Dance Cork Firkin Crane is seeking a Technical Manager to lead all technical and production disciplines. You will work with the EAD to support with presentation, residency programmes and rentals, while guiding safety, budgeting and scheduling across a mid-sized arts venue.

The role requires 7+ years in a production/technical management capacity, experience with national/international touring, and strong budgeting skills. The position is a permanent full-time role based in Cork.

Qualifications

• At least 7+ years in a production/technical management role.
• Proven knowledge across a range technical disciplines.
• Experience with national and international touring.
• Budgeting and scheduling experience.
• Health and Safety knowledge for effective delivery.
• High computer literacy including AutoCAD/Vectorworks, Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• General responsibilities include coordinating scheduling, planning, production management and budgeting for events and rentals.
• Lead and develop the technical staff; build effective relationships with artists, renters and team members.
• Provide leadership and management across DCFC’s technical programme.
• Oversee budgeting, cost estimation, procurement and value-for-money decisions.
• Ensure Health & Safety policy compliance, risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Represent the organisation at meetings; maintain industry relationships and oversee CE Scheme technical assistants.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Health & Safety

AutoCAD/Vectorworks

Excel/Word

Touring experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Excel

Word

Job description

Dance Cork Firkin Crane is seeking a Technical Manager to lead all technical and production disciplines. You will work with the EAD to support with presentation, residency programmes and rentals, while guiding safety, budgeting and scheduling across a mid-sized arts venue.

The role requires 7+ years in a production/technical management capacity, experience with national/international touring, and strong budgeting skills. The position is a permanent full-time role based in Cork.