Deputy Head of Stage
Factory International Closing date: Mon, 12 Oct 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
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Job Description
The Deputy Head of Stage supports the delivery of world-class productions, exhibitions, concerts and events across Factory International. Working closely with the Head of Stage, you will lead stage operations, venue changeovers, technical installations and staffing resources, ensuring the highest standards of safety, efficiency and artistic excellence. You will provide day-to-day leadership to technical teams, collaborate with artists and visiting companies, and play a key role in the successful delivery of diverse and ambitious projects.
Job Requirements
ESSENTIAL
- Extensive practical knowledge and proven experience of event staging and operations within one or more art forms (live music, theatre, exhibitions, performance art or related disciplines), preferably within a producing or receiving venue.
- Demonstrable experience of leading and delivering large-scale productions, exhibitions, events or installations.
- Working knowledge of technical stage management, rigging practices and venue operations.
- Proven experience of supervising and developing staff, with strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships at all levels.
- Ability to manage competing priorities, solve problems effectively and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience of receiving and/or delivering large-scale national and international touring productions.
- Experience of workforce planning, scheduling and rota management.
Job Responsibilities
- Support the Head of Department in the deployment and operation of all aspects of Factory International's technical stage equipment within the Scenic & Gallery Installations team, with particular emphasis on stage operations, show running and venue changeovers.
- Responsibility for deputising for the Head of Stage during periods of absence.
- Support the Head of Department with staffing levels, rota management and resource planning, ensuring appropriate staffing levels are maintained across all projects and activities.
- Support Exhibition Installation team members as required to ensure exhibitions, installations and productions are delivered to the highest artistic, technical and operational standards.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Deputy Head of Stage
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Combined arts
- Role: Creative
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 12 Oct 2026
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Location:
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Job: Deputy Head of Stage
Job: Deputy Head of Stage
Organisation: Factory International
Postcode: M3 4JQ
How to Apply
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Please apply by 23:59 on the closing date.
About Factory International
Factory International is the organisation behind Manchester International Festival (MIF) and the landmark new cultural space, Aviva Studios, which opens its doors in 2023. Putting Manchester on the map as a global destination for arts, music and culture, Factory International invites the world’s most exciting artists to invent tomorrow together.