Technical Manager
Second Stage Closing date: Thu, 02 Apr 2026
- Part time
- £40k-£50k
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 "> published -
Job Summary
Job Description
Dealing with a marginalised group to find their true potential, this is an extremely rewarding job for the right candidate. We are looking for an experienced theatre/live events technician to work part-time at HMP Isis, Woolwich, London, running and maintaining a theatre space and delivering in-prison courses and liaising with the professional industry, outside of the prison service. Supported by Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Untold will deliver production workshops in Lighting, Sound, Video and Stage Craft, aimed at providing constructive and supportive training in-prison and employment opportunities on release at HMO Isis, young offenders institute.
The courses are in pilot stages and the Trainer is expected to be involved in developing the lesson structures with Guildhall, Untold, and Isis Prison staff. We intend that prisoners taking part in the courses will be encouraged to seek work in the live events industry upon release, through our partnership with Second Stage.
The duties of the Technical Manager will mostly be completed within a 31/2 day (28 hours per week) on site role at HMP/YOI Isis, a category C prison housing sentenced young male adults and young offenders under the age of 25. However the role may necessitate working some evenings as and when events may be staged.
Job Requirements
The Technical Manager will need a basic knowledge in lighting, sound, video and stage management to deliver the GSMD entry-level production training courses, preparing the men for employment opportunities upon release. You will have an awareness and ambition to include basic life and social skills into your teaching to benefit the men both during their training, and on release.
You will need a genuine passion and experience of live events and be looking to share that passion with a new potential workforce, made up of people who might have had limited opportunities and experiences in life. Working for Untold, but in close conjunction with the HMPPS and 'through the gate' support teams, and in-prison, the Education and Employment depts.
GCSEs and ideally 16+ further education but not essential
Industry experience essential
Good communication skills,patience, diplomacy and enthusiasm
Experience of working with marginalised communities an advantage
Job Responsibilities
Manage the day to day running of the theatre space and equipment at HMP Isis
Manage and maintain the bookings diary for the space
Liaise with the prison facilities manager on maintaining the equipment, and with Second Stage on the upgrading and technical requirements of the kit
To provide a high level of technical education, supervision, advice and assistance to all staff and users of the equipment and theatre space
To act as Production Manager for any in-prison performances
To take responsibility for construction or hire of sets, scenery and supervise all users
To plan and lead each course for the prisoners, working from the lesson plans provided by GSMD, in co-ordination with staff at Untold and HMP/YOI Isis Prison
To ensure recognised industry safe working practices are being taught and observed
To create a safe, collaborative space for prisoners to learn
To report to Untold Creative as Line Managers
Job Overview
- Job Title: Technical Manager
- Salary: £40k-£50k (pro-rata)
- Hours: Part time
- Artform: Charity
- Role: Teaching
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Thu, 02 Apr 2026
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Location:
London
How to Apply
Please apply in writing and email us your CV and cover letter
For a full job description and more information on Untold and Second Stage, please also contact us by email by midnight on Thursday 02 April
- Contact name: Fiona Somerville
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Second Stage
Second Stage is a charity committed to providing training, industry experience and future employment in backstage roles in the theatre and live events industries to prison leavers and those with convictions.