Job Description

Join the team at Wycombe Swan Theatre as our Deputy Buildings & Technical Manager. This is a hands-on leadership role supporting the delivery of high-quality productions, events, and venue operations. Working alongside the Buildings & Technical Manager, you will help oversee the theatre’s technical services, building maintenance, health and safety compliance, and the management of a skilled technical team.
We’re looking for an experienced technical theatre professional with strong leadership skills, a commitment to safety, and a passion for live entertainment. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in a busy, dynamic venue and contribute to exceptional experiences for visiting companies, artists, and audiences.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Management

• Support the Buildings & Technical Manager as a key point of contact for visiting companies and artists and be fully conversant with their stage and technical requirements to deliver an excellent service to all clients.
• Assist in the day-to-day management of the Technical Department, including rota planning, scheduling, and monitoring of departmental budgets.
• Support the oversight of technical operations for all performances and events, including lighting, sound, AV, staging, and rigging, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery.
• Take a practical role in the operation of technical equipment as required, including providing stage management /duty technical support during performances and events.
• Assist with the accurate recording and timely submission of technical recharges for production settlements.
• Deputise for the Buildings & Technical Manager as required, including taking an active role in production management for the annual  Pantomime, Summer Youth Project and any other house -produced events

Building and Maintenance

• Support the planning, implementation, and monitoring of a proactive Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) program for the building and all technical infrastructure.
• Assist with monitoring compliance against statutory requirements, including LOLER, PUWER, PAT, Fire Safety, Emergency Lighting, Water Checks and other relevant building regulations and compliance.
• Liaise with contractors, service providers, landlords, and relevant authorities to ensure building systems remain safe, compliant, and  operational.
• Support the delivery of approved capital and maintenance projects, ensuring works are completed safely, on time, and within agreed budgets.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date service records, inspection documentation, and certification.

People Leadership, Recruitment & Development

• Provide day-to-day supervision and professional leadership for Senior Technicians, Technicians, Maintenance Assistant, and Casual Crew.
• Manage people processes for the technical team, including recruitment, onboarding, performance management, regular 1:1s, and development planning in line with Group HR procedures.
• Support training needs and skills development across the department.
• Help create a positive, inclusive, and professional working environment that supports collaboration and high performance.

Health & Safety & Compliance

• Support and promote the implementation of company Health & Safety policies and procedures in line with current legislation and best practice.
• Prepare, review, and monitor risk assessments and method statements for technical and building operations, escalating risks where appropriate.
• Contribute to local Health & Safety Committee meetings and wider group – level safety discussions.
• Support emergency planning, including business continuity and counterterrorism arrangements, and provide visible leadership during incidents.
• Foster a strong safety culture, leading by example and ensuring safe systems of

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