Technical Manager

The Spotlight Theatre is recruiting a Technical Manager. The Broxbourne Council venue, close to Hoddesdon High Street, has a host of first-class entertainment shows and events lined up with fun for all ages.

You will be responsible for the technical operation supporting the Spotlight's busy events and entertainment programme.

You will organise the smooth running of all technical aspects of productions as well as support for a range of events including cinema, conferences and private functions. Duties involve leading a small team of staff to rig and operate sound/lighting and stage equipment according to the Venues busy programme.

This is a varied role including practical technical work and team leadership. You will need to be great with people as well as having experience of large-scale technical work, including production management experience.

You will have at least two years of experience working as a professional technical manager in a multifunctional venue and have knowledge and experience of a broad range of technical theatre aspects such as sound, lighting, set building and stage management. You will have an in-depth knowledge of Health and Safety issues, good communication skills, and be a team player with the ability to work flexibly. Electrical installation and formal backstage technical qualifications are desirable.

This role requires a full, valid driving license. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in fluent English is essential in this post.

The following experience and skills are also essential for this role:

• Excellent proven customer care skills


• Flexibility in relation to duties and working hours which will include evenings and weekends.


• First Aid at Work training (essential, but training is provided if necessary)


• Fire Marshal training (essential, but training is provided if necessary)


• Strong logistical skills.


The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in fluent English is essential in this post.

The benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Council's local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite, and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services.