Do you have a experience of working in a venue technical department?

We are looking for a friendly hardworking Technical Manager, to work as part of our Production team who is committed to the highest standards of technical production, presentation and service. 

You will work closely with the Production Manager and be responsible for the delivery of all technical equipment and production requirements for all performances and events throughout Anvil Arts venues.

You will undertake the role of Technical Stage Manager and act as the primary point of contact for the visiting company and house crew on a day-to-day basis and will be responsible for coordinating and working with the team on fit ups, get outs and venue format changes.   

The Key Objectives of this post are: 

• to work with the Production Manager and team and be responsible for the delivery of all technical equipment and production requirements for performances and events throughout Anvil Arts venues
• to be committed to ensuring the highest standards of technical production presentation and service, with the aim of delivering an experience that delights and is above expectation
• to deputise for the Production Manager in their absence
• to line manage and train the Casual Production Technicians ensuring essential skills and development
• to take an active lead in the development and implementation of safe working practices, procedures, and training for the Production Technicians ensuring a skilled and motivated team
• to research implement and oversee plans for technical upgrades in collaboration with Production Manager and Chief Technicians to ensure Anvil Arts venues remain technically relevant
• to take an active lead in maintenance, servicing, and inspection of production technical equipment along with overseeing upgrades within all Anvil Arts venues
• to act as a primary point of contact and undertake the role of Venue Stage Manager for the visiting company and house crew on a day-to- day-basis 
• to act as the Stage Manager for the Pantomime season and take an active lead in its planning and setup in conjunction with the Production Manager 
• to assist the Production Manager and Production Administrator in pre-production planning for performances and events to include the months and seasons ahead
• to act as an out of hours key holder

If you wish to apply for this position:

Please visit https://anvilarts.org/apply and fill in the application form.

If you require a paper copy of the application form, please email recruitment@anvilarts.org.uk, or contact us by post:

Recruitment
The Anvil Trust Ltd
Churchill Way
Basingstoke 
RG21 7QR 

If you wish to send us a video as part of your application, please complete our application form via the link/QR code and send to recruitment@anvilarts.org.uk. The video should be no more than 2 minutes, telling us a bit about you, your experience, and why you are interested in and suited to the role.