Deputy Technical Manager

The key elements of the role include:

• To support the Technical Manager with the planning, technical delivery, staffing and support of all productions. This includes received shows, hires, and events, BKL productions and in-house productions;
• To support the technical manager with the resource management, rota, and delivery of all technical staffing, as required by the programme of performances and events;
• To work with the technical team on the maintenance, repair, inspection, and replacement of both installed and loose technical equipment;
• To undertake periodic H&S and operational checks including, lamp rounds, fire alarm tests, LOLER inspections, PAT testing of technical equipment etc;
• To be an active member of the H&S committee, working closely with the General Manager, Technical and Buildings Manager, FOH manager and Bar Manager, to manage and maintain the Venue’s Health & Safety policies and procedures, ensuring that all operations and activities have suitable risk assessments, method statements and CDM plans and that these are followed, including incident and emergency plans. This will include being on the emergency call out list;
• To undertake and lead on (where required) Get-ins, Fit-ups, technical rehearsals, performances, and Get-outs as required;
• To act as the duty technician for performances and events, overseeing the smooth running and suitable evacuation and safety procedures as required.