Job Description​

Technical Manager (LX Bias), permanent, full time (40 hours per week averaged over a 17 week period), £41,018.00 per annum, plus staff benefits

Lowry is a visual and performing arts venue situated at the heart of MediaCityUK in Salford, one of the world’s most exciting culture and media destinations.

We are looking for a Technical Manager with an LX bias to facilitate the theatres operation to support the artistic ambition of the organisation. To supervise staff and provide the technical requirements of The Lowry’s theatre spaces and provide technical support to other areas of the business as required.

​This role involves supervising and carrying out all duties associated with the getting in, fitting up, running and getting out of productions/events taking place in the theatre spaces & assisting in events in other spaces and locations.

The ideal candidate to have held the position of Chief Electrician or similar role with a minimum of 5 years’ experience in either a producing or receiving theatre and have experience working in a customer-facing environment. You will have strong skills in all theatrical disciplines including, sound, audio visual, flying, rigging, staging and a knowledge of theatre principles and processes.

You will be a team player with excellent communication skills, experience of supervising others and an ability to delegate. The role requires excellent administrative and organizational skills and flexibility to meet the needs of the department. ​

We are looking for a team player with excellent communication skills, a proven track record of delivering a friendly and professional service and a pro-active approach towards personal development.

Please note that this role is ​40 hours per week (averaged over a 17-week reference period). You will be required to work on a flexible rota pattern, which includes working weekends, bank holidays and evenings where required.

The role has a number of staff benefits including:

• Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets.
• Free car parking just a few minutes’ walk from the Lowry building.
• Paid day off for your birthday.
• Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within the Lowry building.
• Access to Lowry’s Wellbeing Hub and to other health and wellbeing services, including counselling, physiotherapy and remote GP appointments.
• Group Life Assurance Scheme.
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Please note that MediaCityUK is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.

​Previous applicants need not apply.

The application deadline for this vacancy is Friday 17th July 2026 at 11:59pm

Interviews will take place on Monday 27th July 2026

Apply via thelowry.peoplehr.net