Theatre Technical and Operations Manager
South Holland District Council
Location
Spalding, Lincolnshire | United Kingdom
Job description
JOB TITLE: Theatre Technical and Operations Manager
LOCATION: Spalding
SALARY: £30,296 per annum
South Holland District Council are recruiting for an experienced Technical and Operations Manager to lead the technical department at the South Holland Centre in Spalding.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the team at this busy venue where you will be responsible for delivering a varied programme of music, live theatre, comedy and screenings.
Reporting to the South Holland Centre Manager, your role will be to manage the day-to-day operation and activities of the technical team and ensuring technical requirements for all productions, events and screenings are met to the highest possible standards. Managing health and safety compliance, policy and procedure at the centre will be a key part of the role and a recognised health and safety qualification would be an advantage.
Duties will include:
Providing the highest standards of technical support, lighting and sound for our incoming hirers, companies and promoters.
Ensuring equipment is well maintained and health and safety standards are adhered to.
Managing the technical staff rota to ensure shifts are adequately staffed.
Line management of your team of technicians.
We are looking for a great communicator who is experienced in successfully motivating and managing teams, with excellent literacy and numeracy skills and a passion for performing arts. Experience working with community groups in delivering projects would be desirable. You should be able to demonstrate substantial experience of working in a technical department within the field of performing arts or live events.
BENEFITS: We offer excellent terms and conditions of employment including:
Local Government Pension Scheme, 23.8% employer contribution
Generous annual leave scheme +option to buy more
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Benefits Platform including retail, holiday, and leisure discounts
Cycle to work scheme*
Flu Jabs
Free Eye Test voucher
Salary sacrifice car scheme
Flexible Working Policy
Agile Working Policy*
Car mileage reimbursement*
Excellent career progression and training opportunities
Long Service Recognition*
*Certain restrictions may apply
ABOUT US: Boston Borough Council, East Lindsey District Council and South Holland District Council have formed the South & East Lincolnshire Councils Partnership. The largest Council Partnership in the country. Since October 2021, the Partnership Councils have been working closely to deliver improved services to the communities in the sub-region and already there have been many positive outcomes.
Over time, it is envisaged that services will become formally shared across the three Councils creating the opportunity for colleagues to be involved in new and innovate areas of work.
If you are interested in having a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Joanne Mackel at email address
[email protected] The Council is committed to supporting applicants and employees with a disability or long-term health condition and has committed to be a Disability Confident employer.
The Council is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment and has committed to the Age Friendly Employer and Menopause Workplace pledges as well as the Armed Forces Covenant. In signing these pledges the Council is affirming its support for colleagues.
The Council is proud to offer equal opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of age, cultural background, disability, gender, identity, marital status, nationality, political belief, race, veteran status, religious or sexual orientation.
The Council reserves the right to change the closing date, depending on application numbers. Interviews may be arranged virtually/ in person when suitable candidates apply which may be prior to the closing date. For this role we do require the successful applicant to complete a DBS check as part of the onboarding process.
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£30.3k per annum
