Deputy Technical Manager

Deputy Technical Manager

This role is based at The Ambassadors, Woking. You’ll report to the Head of Technical and Building Services and in conjunction, be responsible for the technical management of all stage performances and events in the New Victoria Theatre and Rhoda McGaw Theatre. You will also lead in all Technical Risk Management Policies, both implementation and management.

Key responsibilities:

To ensure a safe and efficient get in and get out of all productions, in accordance with the UK Theatre BECTU Agreement and ATG Risk Management System.
To be the Technical Management Lead for the Rhoda McGaw Theatre and to line Manage the Rhoda McGaw Senior Technicians.
To line manager the Senior Technicians and Chief Electrician.
To lead the stage team during Get in’s and Get Outs.
To work closely with visiting companies to ensure their technical needs are met as economically as possible.
On behalf of your line manager, act as the Lead for the Risk Management System from a technical perspective.
To ensure visiting companies always comply with contractual terms
In conjunction with the Chief Electrician and Senior Technicians, schedule and call staff as appropriate.
Ensure a high standard of maintenance throughout the stage and backstage areas.
To recruit, train, appraise and manage the Technical Teams performance.
To ensure all technical staff are kept up to date with industry practices, technical procedures and working practices.
To ensure that any Creative Learning activities receive full technical support.
To support and advise on the technical requirements for external events/hires as required.
To collaborate with the Building and Maintenance Management Team as required.
Your skills, qualities, and experience: