Theatre Technical Manager, Potters Bar

Theatre Technical Manager

Wyllyotts Theatre, Potters Bar

Full Time (39 hours per week)

Salary Circa £32,000.00 p/a

generous employment benefits

Come and join the team!

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Technical Manager at The Wyllyotts Theatre to oversee and implement our busy programme of Amateur Dramatics, one-night showcases, hires from schools and local businesses and an annual pantomime run.

Responsibilities will include :

• Reporting directly to the Theatre Manager you will rota and manage three full-time technicians and grow a pool of casual technicians.
• Planning and implementing annual compliance inspection and maintenance on all relevant equipment, rota staff and work hands-on during some shows.
• optimising the technical delivery of all projects that pass through the centre ensuring that all needs of the project are met safely and in line with best industry practice.

What we are looking for:

• excellent knowledge of at least one professional discipline from lighting, audio, video or stage equipment and be able to operate equipment to a very high standard and carry out basic repairs and fault-finding investigations as needed.
• be well versed in the relevant Health and Safety legislation and will ideally hold at least one of the following qualifications, IOSH Managing Safely, ABTT Bronze Theatre Technician Award, Diploma in Technical Theatre and / NEBOSH General Certificate
• Previous experience in a Technical role

As a small friendly team we also welcome your input into all aspects of the venue management and health and safety compliance. If there are any areas where you need further training or support we can arrange that.

The post required shifts/weekend working with hours averaged monthly. Any overtime accrued will be offered as time off in lieu and overtime is paid for our very busy pantomime month.

Working for INSPIREALL your staff benefits will include:

• FREE use of our gyms, swimming pools and classes for you, your partner and 4 children (T & C apply)
• REDUCED Fitness membership for family and friends
• DISCOUNTS on Nursery places and children’s activities
• Theatre discounts
• Discounts at major attractions and retailers, online and in store
• GENEROUS holiday entitlement
• Long Service & WOW Awards
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent training opportunities and career progression

InspireAll is a charity that has a reputation for delivering energising and motivating leisure and family support services across Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire enabling communities to achieve rewarding and active lifestyles.

We employ people who want to share our vision to provide our customers with the best experience, being served by approachable and friendly staff. We also encourage a positive work/life balance.

Closing date: Thursday 13th June 2024

Please note that this vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.

Applicants may require an enhanced DBS check, dependent on role applied for.

InspireAll is an Equal Opportunities Employer