Technical and Buildings Manager

Tyne Theatre & Opera House


Job: Technical and Buildings Manager

Job: Technical and Buildings Manager

Organisation: Tyne Theatre & Opera House

Postcode: NE1 4AG

  • Job Title: Technical and Buildings Manager
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 02 Mar 2026

  • Location:

    North East

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Job Summary

The Technical and Buildings Manager is a senior leadership role with responsibility for the technical operation, maintenance, safety and stewardship of the Tyne Theatre & Opera House building and its performance infrastructure.

Job Description

The post holder will:

  • Lead technical & buildings teams

  • Ensure safe, compliant & high-quality technical delivery across performances & events

  • Oversee the care & maintenance of a complex Grade I-listed building

  • Play an active role in capital, conservation & refurbishment projects

  • Contribute strategically as a member of wider leadership team

This role combines operational excellence with long-term thinking about conservation, renewal & legacy.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategic Contribution

  • Act as a core member of the leadership team, contributing to strategic planning & decision-making

  • Lead, motivate & develop technical & buildings team, inc. permanent staff, casual technicians & contractors

  • Champion a culture of professionalism, collaboration & continuous improvement

Technical & Production Operations

  • Oversee technical delivery for performances, rehearsals, hires & events

  • Ensure effective planning, staffing & resourcing of technical activity

  • Act as principal point of contact for visiting companies & production teams

Buildings & Facilities Management

  • Manage care, maintenance & operation of the building, its fabric & services

  • Develop & deliver planned & reactive maintenance programmes

  • Oversee contractors, consultants & suppliers

Conservation, Development & Capital Projects

  • Play a leading role in delivery of conservation, restoration & refurbishment projects

  • Work with heritage professionals, funders & project teams to ensure works are appropriate, compliant & well integrated

  • Support fundraising activity through technical input, site engagement & advocacy

Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Responsibility for health & safety across technical & building operations

  • Ensure compliance with statutory, licensing & regulatory requirements

  • Maintain robust systems for risk assessment, maintenance records & emergency planning

Job Requirements

Essential

  • Significant experience in technical and/or buildings management within a theatre, heritage venue or similarly complex operational environment.

  • Proven experience of leading teams and managing contractors.

  • Strong technical knowledge of theatre systems and building services.

  • Demonstrable expertise in health & safety management and compliance.

  • Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.

  • Ability to operate confidently at leadership level.

Desirable

  • Experience working within a listed or historic building.

  • Experience contributing to capital, refurbishment or conservation projects.

  • Health & safety qualification (e.g. NEBOSH, IOSH).

  • Technical or professional qualifications relevant to theatre or facilities management.

How to Apply

Please submit:

A CV

A covering letter (no more than two pages) explaining your suitability for the role and your interest in working at Tyne Theatre & Opera House

Applications should be sent by email to: [email protected] with ‘TECHNICAL & BUILDINGS MANAGER’ in the subject line.

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