Job Description

Job Title:Theatre Technical Manager, Hafren

Responsible to:Theatre Manager

Job Purpose: To manage on a day-to-day basis the Theatre’s technical resources and to provide safe and economical levels of support to all users of the facility to a consistently high standard.

Principal Responsibilities

  1. To manage effectively and efficiently the delivery of technical resources, facilities and cleaning services in the theatre;
  1. To ensure that the technical operation of the theatre is always safe and complies with current legislation and industry standards;
  1. To provide technical support and guidance, including Stage Management, LX and Sound as required in an economical way that maximises the use of technical expertise within agreed hours of work;
  1. To manage technical and cleaning staff in line with the College’s current HR policies and procedures;
  1. To liaise with the Duty Manager on operational matters;
  1. To supervise and encourage work experience students, volunteers andapprentices in the technical department;
  1. To lead or assist as required with pre-rigging, get-ins and get-outs;
  1. To ensure that the theatres equipment is properly maintained in good working order, that equipment is regularly tested and that replacement equipment and stock is ordered as needed (within agreed budgets);
  1. To undertake duties associated with the security of the physical facility, resources and equipment;
  1. To manage the technical departments budget, as delegated by the Theatre Manager, and in line with College financial regulations;
  1. To maintain and develop Health & Safety, Risk Assessment documentation and Fire Logs;
  1. To maintain and update the technical area on the Hafren website and maintain basic IT systems within the theatre in conjunction with NPTC Group IT.
  1. To maintain an inventory of equipment, fixtures and fittings, on behalf of the owners of such, Powys County Council.

College Responsibilities

  1. To actively promote the diversity agenda within the College.
  1. To promote and ensure safe working practices in line with Health and Safety requirements.
  1. To take an active part in College quality systems where appropriate to Theatre operation.
  1. To contribute towards the development of the theatres activities in accordance with the current theatres Business Plan.
  1. To adhere to all College & Theatre policies and procedures.
  1. To undertake professional development as required.
  1. To undertake other appropriate duties as required by the Theatre Manager.

It should be noted that this job description merely provides a resume of the main duties and responsibilities of the post and will be subject to periodic review in conjunction with your Line Manager and the Assistant Principal HR and may lead to revisions in light of the operational requirements of the College and Theatre.