Buildings & Technical Manager | Wycombe Swan | Full Time

2 weeks ago


High Wycombe HP XE, United Kingdom Trafalgar Enterainment Full time £40,000 - £45,000 per year

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Wycombe Swan High Wycombe

The Wycombe Swan in High Wycombe is one of Buckinghamshire's leading live entertainment venues with a wide array of top-quality musicals, drama, comedy, dance, family shows, one-night events, and pantomime.

Old Town Hall in Wycombe is a smart, distinctive, multi-use space with staging and seating and its own fully licensed bar. Perfect for conferences or parties.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Buildings and Technical Manager is a key member of the Senior Management Team, responsible for ensuring the efficient technical operation and physical upkeep of the venue. This role encompasses leading the technical team, overseeing all technical aspects of productions and events, and managing the buildings' maintenance, compliance, and Health & Safety regimes.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for individuals who work as part of a team and individually to achieve and deliver our values: creativity, collaboration, excellence and respect.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

  • Minimum of two years' experience in technical theatre management or a senior technical role.
  • Proven experience in team management.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of theatre technical systems (lighting, sound, rigging, staging).
  • Strong understanding of building maintenance requirements in a performance venue.
  • Demonstrable experience with Health & Safety management, including risk assessment writing and statutory compliance.
  • Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure and to prioritise effectively.
  • Willingness to work unsociable hours including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
about trafalgar entertainment

Co-founded by Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire in 2017, Trafalgar Entertainment is a premium international live entertainment business focused on new productions, venue ownership, Performing Arts education, theatre ticketing, the distribution of live-streaming innovative content and the provision of great theatres where people can come together to share in the experience of live entertainment. TE is home to Trafalgar Theatres, The Chiswick Cinema, Trafalgar Theatre Productions, Trafalgar Releasing, Trafalgar Tickets, Stagecoach Performing Arts, Drama Kids/Helen O'Grady Drama Academy, ticketing company London Theatre Direct, Stagedoor, Jonathan Church Theatre Productions, and Imagine Theatre.

Trafalgar Theatres is the venue-operating division of Trafalgar Entertainment (TE). We currently operate 21 venues; including the Trafalgar Theatre in London's West End and the Theatre Royal in Sydney. We're growing fast, we're confident in what we do, and we're ambitious about the future. There's never been a better time to get onboard.

We are passionate about entertainment, audiences, and the live experience and we value Creativity, Collaboration, Excellence and Respect.

For You
  • Discounted theatre tickets

  • Training and development plans

  • Hundreds of savings across retailers with TE&ME

  • Flexible hours

  • Access to mental health resources

  • And much more...

Eligibility criteria applies

KEY INFORMATION

Role Title

Buildings & Technical Manager

Reports to

Theatre Director

Responsible for

Technical Manager, Stage Door, Maintenance Assistant

Hours

40

Contract

Permanent - Full Time

Annual Leave

33 days per annum inclusive of bank holidays

Salary

£40,000 - £45,000

Job Description

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