Job description

Theatres Technical Manager (Sound Bias)
Full time, permanent contract
48 hours per week (averaged over a 17 week reference period)
£43,496.02 per annum, plus staff benefits

The 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 currently have a rare and fantastic opportunity for a Technical Manager (with a sound bias), to facilitate the theatres operation and support the artistic ambition of the organisation. You will be required to work closely with the other Technical Managers, and the Head of Technical Services to help ensure a smooth running of the Technical Department, and provide technical support to all areas of the business as required.

You will be required to supervise staff, and to provide the technical requirements of The Lowry’s theatre spaces. This role involves supervising and carrying out all duties associated with the get in, fit up, running and get out, of a variety of productions and events taking place across our three theatre spaces, and in other indoor and outdoor spaces.

The ideal candidate has held the position of Head of Sound 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, with a knowledge of theatre principles and processes.

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

Please note that this role is 48 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 the Lowry’s Wellbeing Hub and to other health and wellbeing services, including counselling, physiotherapy and remote GP appointments
• Group Life Assurance Scheme

Please note that MediaCityUK is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.

The application deadline for this vacancy is 15 September 2024 at 11:59pm.

For more information, please download the recruitment pack. To apply for this position please submit your CV and a covering letter by clicking on ‘Apply for this job’ via the vacancy on The Lowry’s Careers page. Your application should describe how you would apply your knowledge, experience and skills to fulfil the main duties and responsibilities of the post.

To ensure fairness during our shortlisting process, we ask that you remove all personal details (such as name, age, location, ethnicity, marital status etc) from your CV and covering letter before uploading. This reduces the risk of any potential bias during our recruitment process and ensures that all shortlisting is based on skills, experience and suitability for a role. Thank you for your understanding.

The Lowry is committed to creating an inclusive workforce by reflecting and representing the diversity of Salford and the UK. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of The Lowry – whether that is to work in our creative or support roles. We particularly encourage applications from the following two people groups who are currently under-represented in our work force and in the wider performing and visual arts sector; those people who experience racism and marginalisation, including those from African, Caribbean, North African, LatinX, South Asian, East Asian and South East Asian heritage and their diasporas, those who are disabled, Deaf and neurodivergent or have long-term health conditions.

Apply via thelowry.peoplehr.net