Job Description

Southwark Playhouse has been creating and presenting theatre for almost 30 years. It has championed and showcased work by a diverse array of new and emerging artists and companies. It prides itself on being firmly rooted in its community as a creative hub and home for local people.

The theatre has two buildings, Southwark Playhouse Elephant, and Southwark Playhouse Borough. There are 3 theatre spaces (Borough: The Little, Borough: The Large, Elephant: Main Space) across the two buildings as well as two rehearsal spaces and a participation space. The theatre presents 40 plus fully fledged theatre productions across the year, alongside a busy participation and artist support programme.

Job Purpose
There are two Technical Managers who each oversee our two buildings. This role will be based at SP Borough and will assume overall responsibility for the running of Southwark Playhouse Borough while supporting the team at Southwark Playhouse Elephant as and when required.

Alongside the Technical Manager at SP Elephant you will be responsible for scheduling and strategic planning within the technical department, as well as managing and developing a team of permanent and freelance staff. Health and Safety is a key part of this role, and the post holder will be expected to lead on all health and safety aspects relating to productions as well as having significant input on building-wide health and safety management. You will work closely with the creative and production teams on both in-house and received shows; with the participation department on youth and community projects; and with other external companies using the theatre’s facilities.

They will ensure the highest standards as a result of their knowledge of the organisation’s building resources and capabilities.

Apply via southwarkplayhouse.co.uk