Deputy Technical Manager

Deputy Technical Manager

Soho Theatre Company Closing date: Sun, 17 May 2026

Artform: Combined arts
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Permanent
London

Fri, 08 May 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Seeking a Deputy Technical & Production Manager to support delivery of Soho Theatre’s programme at Walthamstow. You’ll assist producers, manage technical operations, and ensure high standards, including strong health and safety on and off stage.

Job Description

Duties & Responsibilities

Programme
Support visiting companies, in-house teams and community partners to deliver productions efficiently, acting as a professional and friendly point of contact. Work with producers and production managers to ensure productions are properly resourced, identifying staffing, hire needs and costs with budget holders. Provide technical support to the Creative Engagement team and coordinate visiting companies' requirements, ensuring strong communication across departments.

Ensure all companies complete appropriate risk assessments, flagging any gaps to the Technical & Production Manager. Lead get-ins/outs as LX or supervisor, ensuring safe working practices. Provide general technical support and plan for multiple shows, including turnarounds, maintaining high standards across all activity. Coordinate the removal, storage or recycling of scenery and equipment with sustainability in mind.

Health & Safety
Support the management of onstage and backstage health and safety, ensuring compliance with legislation and company policies. Deliver inductions for visiting crews and maintain up-to-date risk assessments. Act as Duty Technician when required, including emergency procedures, reporting issues, and supporting building safety. Serve as first aider, fire marshal and key holder (training provided).

Staff Management
Assist with recruitment, inductions and training of technical staff. Support management of casual staff, ensuring appropriate skills and clear communication across teams.

Maintenance & General
Assist with maintenance of technical equipment and infrastructure, and support wider building needs where required. Contribute to meetings, uphold company policies, promote inclusion, and support Soho Theatre's wider aims.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Deputy Technical Manager
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Sun, 17 May 2026
  • Location:
    London

How to Apply

To apply: please complete our online application form telling us how your experience and skills will fit this role.

Deadline for your application: no later than 17th May 2026

Please let us know if you require any additional support with your application ([email protected])