Freelance Duty/Technical Manager

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Collective Acting Studio


Job: Freelance Duty/Technical Manager

Job: Freelance Duty/Technical Manager

Organisation: Collective Acting Studio

Postcode: N7 7EE

  • Job Title: Freelance Duty/Technical Manager
  • Salary: Under £10K
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Temporary
  • Closing date: Fri, 14 Nov 2025

  • Location:

    London

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Job Summary

Freelance Duty/Technical Manager with strong theatre tech experience required to support evening and weekend operations at Collective Acting Studio. 1–2 shifts per month initially (7-14h), rising to 2–3 (12-18h) per week from Jan 2026. £17 ph (duty) / £20 ph (tech).

Job Description

Collective Acting Studio is seeking an experienced Freelance Duty/Technical Manager to provide operational and technical support for its Part-Time School, Short Courses for Professional Actors, and Youth Academy programmes.

This is a freelance role, offering occasional evening and weekend shifts at first (1-2 shifts per month, at 7-14h), with the potential to increase to 2-3 shifts per week from January 2026 (18h).

The role involves both duty management and technical support – ensuring the safe, efficient, and professional running of classes, rehearsals, and performances.

Candidates with additional skills in video or audio editing, website design/management, or social media communications are particularly encouraged to apply, as there may be opportunities to contribute to creative and digital projects across the organisation.

Hours: Occasional evening and weekend shifts -1-2 per month, increasing to 2-3 per week from January 2026
Pay: £17/hour (Duty Management) | £20/hour (Technical Lighting/Sound Work)

Job Requirements

  • Proven theatre technical experience (lighting, sound, or stage operations).

  • Strong email and written communication skills; professional and responsive online manner.

  • Excellent organisation, time management, and problem-solving abilities.

  • Understanding of health and safety and building procedures.

  • Ability to work independently during evening and weekend shifts.

  • Reliable, proactive, and customer-focused.

  • Interest in performing arts and arts education.

  • Desirable: Experience with ETC lighting desks, sound systems, or Adobe express/social media.

  • Bonus: Skills in video editing, website design, or digital media.

How to Apply

Please send a short cover letter and CV to both [email protected] and [email protected]

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