Platform Manager at Saffron Music Trust

Application closing date: 28 Aug 2026 5:00pm

Based: Saffron Hall, Saffron Walden, Essex

Salary: £23/hr plus holiday pay (casual hours)

Position: Platform Manager

Contract: Casual

Website: www.saffronhall.com

www.saffronhall.com

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced, proactive and personable Platform Manager to join our friendly team. This is a casual event-based role at the heart of our operations, managing the smooth stage and technical delivery of concerts and events. If you enjoy working in a busy environment, take pride in exceptional production values and technical excellence, and want to help create memorable experiences for artists and hirers at one of the country’s most respected performance venues, we would love to hear from you.

Job Purpose:

To provide technical and stage management services for Saffron Music Trust (SMT). This is a casual role with shifts to be agreed upon as required by events. Mainly Friday, Saturday and Sunday including evenings.

Working closely with the Senior Technical Manager and Technical Director and wider team, you will provide outstanding stage and technical expertise and communication to deliver a first-class experience for artists, hirers and staff alike.

  • To work as part of the team on concerts and other events as Platform Manager and Technician as appropriate.
  • To ensure that all stage and technical requirements for rehearsals and concerts are met.
  • To take responsibility for contractors, freelance and casual staff on events directing their work as appropriate.
  • To act as one of the first aiders working on events, (First Aid at Work training will be given where required).
  • To be responsible for emergency evacuation in conjunction with the Duty Manager, (in house training will be given).
  • To ensure that all concerts and events are delivered to the highest possible standard in a friendly, welcoming and efficient manner.
  • To ensure that the concert delivery team operates at all times in a safe manner and complies with the Health and Safety Policy of Saffron Music trust.
  • Undertake all other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the role and level of this job as may be instructed by a manager.

Apply via www.saffronhall.com