Technical Manager

  • Contract
  • London

Arcola Theatre


Job Summary

Arcola Theatre is seeking a skilled, passionate and organised individual to be our Technical Manager. To provide management of the technical department and technical support for all Arcola produced and co-produced shows, support visiting companies and Arcola Participation projects.

Job Description

Arcola Theatre’s Technical Manager is responsible for the smooth operation of all technical aspects of productions here at the theatre. The Technical Manager supports the creative teams during productions, manages technical staff, oversees equipment maintenance, health and safety and compliance of shows and the venue. They are a key person in all aspects of the productions from planning to execution.

Salary: £30,000-£32,000 depending on experience

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Please see our website for the full job description

Job Requirements

  • A minimum of two-year’s technical management / venue technician experience in either in-house or freelance capacity
  • Available to work evenings and weekends
  • Ability to program and troubleshoot sound and lighting desks
  • Experience of get ins and get outs
  • Excellent technical theatre knowledge
  • Experience of health and safety procedures and statutory regulations
  • Building maintenance knowledge and skills
  • Highly computer literate including Word, Excel, email, online calendars, CAD (Vectorworks)
  • Use of ETC Eos lighting consoles, QLab, and familiarity with Digital mixer
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, organisational, administrative and financial management skills

Please see the full job pack on our website for further details.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Technical Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 29 Aug 2025

  • Location:

    London

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Job: Technical Manager

Job: Technical Manager

Organisation: Arcola Theatre

Postcode: E8 3DL

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