Technical Manager

Technical Manager

Royal & Derngate Closing date: Mon, 25 May 2026

Artform: Theatre
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Permanent
East Midlands

Fri, 08 May 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

This is a rare opportunity to lead the technical delivery of one of the UK’s most ambitious producing and presenting theatres.

Job Description

As Technical Manager, you'll take the lead on everything that makes our work happen - overseeing technical operations, cinemas and digital services, and ensuring every production and event is delivered to the highest possible standard.

From large-scale productions to digital work, you'll be at the centre of it all. Working closely with senior leaders, you'll shape how we deliver our programme, and influence the future of our technical infrastructure.

This role combines strategic leadership and hands-on operational oversight. You'll lead and develop a skilled technical team, manage complex resources and budgets, and ensure that safety, quality and creativity are embedded in everything we do.

If you're someone who thrives on solving complex challenges, leading people, and making brilliant work happen behind the scenes, this is a role where you can have real impact.

Job Purpose:

To lead and strategically manage the overall organisation and
supervision of the Technical Department, Cinemas and Digital Services, ensuring
the highest quality of technical delivery in support of Royal & Derngate's producing,
presenting and digital ambitions.
The Technical Manager will oversee the planning, resourcing and delivery of all
technical activity across the organisation, ensuring the highest artistic, operational
and safety standards while supporting the long-term development of technical
capability and infrastructure.

Job Requirements

Essential Experience:
Proven experience leading technical departments within a producing or
presenting theatre environment
Proven experience of technical delivery of presented work
Proven experience of delivering digital/broadcast services
Proven experience of controlling large budgets
Essential Knowledge/Qualifications:
IOSH or other relevant H&S Qualification
Working knowledge of Health & Safety At Work Act 1974 and other legislative
requirements (LOLER/PUWER/COSHH)
Video broadcast/online content delivery/live streaming
Production Design/Management techniques
Theatre & PEL Licensing requirements
Essential Skills/Abilities:
Ability to manage & lead staff at all levels with tact, fairness, diplomacy,
firmness, and inspiration
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
IT literate in Word, Excel/AutoCAD
Staff deployment
Numerate

Job Responsibilities

Technical Strategy & Delivery
Provide strategic leadership of the Technical Department, Cinemas and Digital
Services to ensure technical delivery supports Royal & Derngate's producing, presenting and digital ambitions.
Work closely with the Operations & Commercial Director, Head of Production and other senior colleagues to ensure all productions, events and digital
activity are technically resourced, planned and delivered to the highest artistic, operational and safety standards.
Oversee the planning and coordination of technical requirements for in-house and visiting productions, ensuring information is communicated clearly and efficiently across technical teams.
Lead the long-term development of the organisation's technical infrastructure, ensuring facilities, equipment and systems support current and future programming.
Contribute to organisational planning by advising senior leadership on technical capability, production feasibility and infrastructure investment.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Technical Manager
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 25 May 2026
  • Location:
    East Midlands
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Job: Technical Manager

Job: Technical Manager

Organisation: Royal & Derngate

Postcode: NN1 1DP

How to Apply

Please folow the link on our website and submit a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing your relevant experience, knowledge and skills for the role, along with your CV.

For further information about Royal and Derngate and this Technical Manager role, please see our websites.

Closing Date: Mon 25 May 26 (23:59)
Interview Assessment Day: Mon 1 June 26