Deputy Technical Manager
Watford Palace Theatre Closing date: Tue, 19 May 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Deputy Technical Manager will work with and support creative teams to realise the technical staging requirements of all productions, performances and events in all of our spaces. S/he will lead technical delivery on designated productions, as agreed with the Technical Manager. S/he will lead on H & S compliance and production Risk Assessments, will contribute to costings for produced/co-produced works and will support the development of General Technicians and apprentices. S/he will also deputise for the Technical Manager as required.
Job Requirements
Excellent knowledge and understanding of current staging equipment and practices.
Thorough knowledge of Counterweight Flying Systems.
Knowledge of QLab and ETC EOS family software.
Knowledge of typical Theatre installed and touring infrastructure and equipment, e.g. sound systems, lighting network, dinners, AV, DSM systems etc.
Ability to lead and develop the work of others as part of a close team.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to make clear, confident decisions in live performance environments.
Efficient time management and able to work to strict deadlines.
Positive and flexible approach to problem solving.
Willingness to work unsociable and irregular hours.
Awareness of basic electrical principles and safety.
Awareness of Health & Safety issues relevant to the role.
Ability to carry out the physical demands of the job.
Ability to interpret and work from technical drawings.
Ability to work comfortably at height.
Job Responsibilities
To work with and support the creative teams to realise each production's technical staging requirements.
To generate accurate costings for technical staging requirements for produced/co-produced work.
To organise any relevant hires and purchases within agreed budgets.
To lead technical delivery on designated productions as agreed with the Technical Manager.
To support and monitor all rigging and flying activities and ensure they are carried out in a safe manner.
To lead on departmental H & S compliance including LOLER, COSHH and production Risk Assessments.
To maintain the Theatre's equipment at an appropriate level and research, propose new purchases as applicable.
To supervise the development of General Technicians.
To work with the team to make our work more sustainable in line with the Theatre Green Book.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Deputy Technical Manager
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Tue, 19 May 2026
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Location:
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Job: Deputy Technical Manager
Job: Deputy Technical Manager
Organisation: Watford Palace Theatre
Postcode: WD17 1JZ
How to Apply
Send an up to date CV and covering letter via email to [email protected] with the subject line DEPUTY TECHNICAL MANAGER.
- Contact name: Samantha Ford
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Watford Palace Theatre
Watford Palace Theatre is a successful, inclusive, and ambitious theatre. We have a beautiful Edwardian 600-seat proscenium arch Theatre. We receive core funding from ACE and strong partnership support from Watford Borough Council, with whom we have a successful working relationship.
As a midscale production house we have a progressive history as one of the most respected and artistically ambitious midscale regional theatres in the UK and a pioneer of Theatre in Education/Community engagement.