Technical Manager

The Core at Corby Cube


Job: Technical Manager

Job: Technical Manager

Organisation: The Core at Corby Cube

Postcode: NN17 1QG

  • Job Title: Technical Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Wed, 31 Dec 2025

  • Location:

    East Midlands

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Job Summary

The practical organisation and supervision of the technical team, ensuring the highest quality technical delivery for all presented and participatory work within the theatre, cinema, and studio spaces at The Core at Corby Cube and, where relevant, alternative spaces.

Job Description

Are you an experienced technical leader with a keen eye for detail and a passion for managing technical facilities and staff and ensuring the smooth running of events and performances?

We pride ourselves on our technical facilities and standards and are looking for an inspiring, dedicated individual to join our team and take charge of the technical department, including staff management and technical administration, and commit to the highest standards of practical delivery of events and shows.

The Technical Manager will oversee recruitment and training, manage rosters and budgets, liaise with incoming companies, and ensure the upkeep of technical equipment, systems, areas and safety standards. As a vital part of our team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to venue improvements, attend key meetings, and promote our core values.

If you are interested in pursuing this role but on an interim, fixed term contract or non-permanent basis, we are open to further discussion on this point. Please include details on your preferences in your application.

Job Requirements

Experience

  • Proven experience of Stage, Electrics and Sound
  • Proven experience in a similar environment
  • Proven experience in technical delivery of participatory and produced work
  • Proven experience in technical liaison with visiting companies and community users
  • Proven experience in managing a team of technical staff

Knowledge/Qualifications

  • Technical stage equipment
  • Touring company requirements and interpreting riders
  • Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and other legislative requirements
  • Safe rigging and use of electrics and sound equipment

Skills/Abilities

  • Good IT skills (Word, Excel)
  • Excellent people management and staff deployment skills, able to motivate a team to succeed
  • Excellent communication skills and organisational skills
  • Stage, rigging, sound, and/or electrics design
  • Good at working under pressure
  • Good attention to detail and ability to fault-find and problem-solve
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings

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