Careers
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Technical Manager
Salary | £32.5-£35k
Contract Type | Full Time / Permanent
Hours | 35 hours per week (excluding breaks). This role will require some evenings and weekends around show call and technical requirements.
Overview:
The Technical Manager will be responsible for overseeing all technical aspects of the theatre’s operations. On a day-to-day basis, they will manage the backstage areas and theatre spaces, serving as the primary point of contact for technical matters and other operational issues that may arise in a busy theatre environment. They will act as a representative of the theatre to stage managers, directors, performers, and producers working within the venue, and will work collaboratively with Front of House and Box Office teams to ensure the smooth and efficient running of all performances.
When not on duty for performances, the Technical Manager will be responsible for maintaining the theatre’s technical equipment, supporting in the management and maintenance of the building, overseeing technical rehearsals and get-ins, and managing the weekly theatre schedule and Technical rotas.
Closing | Sunday 23 November
Ways to apply:
- You can provide a CV (outlining your most relevant experience for this position) and a Cover Letter (detailing your suitability in accordance with the desired and essential skills listed above) and send to lily@kingsheadtheatre.com and sofi@kingsheadtheatre.com
- Record a short video introducing yourself, a brief summary of your most relevant experience including your duties and responsibilities and describing your suitability for the role (no longer than 3 minutes)
- Request a short, informal chat via Zoom/Google Meet in order to find out more about the role and to understand whether or not your prior experience would make you suitable to apply.
For more information about our accessible applications process, please see the full job description.
Theatre Team: Venue Technician
Salary | £25,207 per annum
Contract Type | Full Time / Fixed Term 4 Months. We are open to discussing a part time or flexible contract for the right candidate.
Hours | This role will predominantly be working evening and weekend shifts around show-call requirements as daytime technical rehearsals.
Overview:
We are seeking a motivated and skilled Technician to join our team alongside the Technical Manager, Technical Supervisor and Duty Managers. The ideal candidate will have a passion for delivering exceptional production quality and a strong understanding of technical theatre operations. As the Technician, you will oversee daily technical and production duties, including rehearsals, get ins/outs, building and equipment maintenance and management of show calls as the Duty Technician.
This position will be primarily working on show calls including evenings and weekends.
We especially encourage applicants with a sound bias, but we are open to considering candidates with a range of skills who we believe would be a great fit for our team.
Closing | Friday 14 November
Ways to apply:
- You can provide a CV (outlining your most relevant experience for this position) and a Cover Letter (detailing your suitability in accordance with the desired and essential skills listed above) and send to lily@kingsheadtheatre.com and ellie@kingsheadtheatre.com
- Record a short video introducing yourself, a brief summary of your most relevant
experience including your duties and responsibilities and describing your suitability for the role (no longer than 3 minutes) - Request a short, informal chat via Zoom/Google Meet in order to find out more about the role and to understand whether or not your prior experience would make you suitable to apply.
For more information about our accessible applications process, please see the full job description