Job Description

Theatre Royal Windsor is looking for a motivated and enthusiastic Deputy Technical Manager / Head of Sound as part of the technical department to facilitate the stage sound and AV required by all in-house and visiting productions, Sound designers and directors, within the budgetary constraints set by the Technical Manager. To maintain a high level of technical support to all productions and ensure the smooth and safe running of all department operations. The key elements of the role include:

• Under the direction of the Technical Manager, to achieve the Sound requirements of the Creative team for each production as far as possible, within the parameters of the production budget and Health & Safety considerations.
• To undertake and lead on (where required) Get-ins, Fit-ups, technical rehearsals, performances, and Get-outs as required, including general stage and LX duties as required.
• To deputise for the technical manager, supporting on the administration of technical staff rotas, timesheets in addition to liaising with visiting companies on riders and technical requirements.
• To act as the duty technician for performances and events, overseeing the smooth running and suitable evacuation and safety procedures as required.
• Under the direction of the Technical Manager, to be responsible for the safe and tidy storage, use of stage sound equipment and cabling.
• Reporting to the Technical Manager on the suitable maintenance, inspection, and record-keeping of all stage sound equipment, including PAT testing, liaising with visiting companies, general upkeep of stage sound equipment and purchasing of new stage sound equipment and consumables as needed.
• There is potential opportunity for the candidate to undertake sound design work on Windsor home productions subject to a separate additional annual fee.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on Tuesday 6th January 2026, however we will be offering interviews throughout the application period, therefore please do not wait to apply.
For any questions or to apply for the role, please send your up to date CV and cover letter to Robert Wimperis, Technical Manager, Technical.Manager@theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk

Apply via theatreroyalwindsor.co.uk