Facilities & Technical Officer
Showtown Closing date: Thu, 19 Nov 2026
- Full time
- £30k-£40k
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Job Summary
Job Description
The Facilities & Technical Officer is responsible for the effective maintenance, safety, functionality and presentation of Showtown's building, exhibitions and technical systems.
As the on-site facilities and technical officer, the role ensures excellent health and safety practice, building systems, contractor services, exhibition and AV technical systems, and environmental monitoring. Working closely with their line manager, the Showtown Manager, and with the Operations Manager, the postholder will keep Showtown safe, compliant and show-ready, so that values of fun, accessibility and excellence are reflected in the building as well as in the visitor journey.
The role develops and follows facilities and technical procedures, supports Duty Managers with daily building and gallery checks, and makes sure visitors, staff and exhibits have a well-maintained, accessible environment.
The postholder will work closely with colleagues across Exhibitions, Collections, Learning & Engagement and Operations to support the successful delivery of exhibitions, programmes and events, and the care of collections and loans across Trust sites.
The postholder will provide these services Monday - Friday, with some potential for evening and weekend working as per business needs.
Job Requirements
Essential:
Substantial experience in facilities and/or venue technical work, including health and safety, building maintenance & contractor coordination
Considerable experience of technical support for exhibitions, displays, events, talks or lectures
Experience of working in a busy, customer-facing setting
Experience developing & following planned maintenance/compliance/technical procedures
Experience tracking a maintenance, contractor or materials budget
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with contractors, colleagues and visitors
Strong organisational and planning abilities
Ability to work supportively alongside colleagues, volunteers and contractors
Strong problem-solving skills during public opening, installs and building faults
Understanding of health and safety & building compliance
IT skills including Microsoft Office and, ideally, BMS or facilities systems.
Full UK driving licence
Ability to work flexibly
Relevant A level, NVQ3 / Level 3 qualification/experience
Job Responsibilities
Displays, exhibitions and collections technical oversight
Contractors and planned maintenance supervision
Emergency preparedness and response
Events and programming support
Ensure health and safety compliance
Budget monitoring and resource maintenance
Duty cover and collaboration
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Facilities & Technical Officer
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Museums
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Thu, 19 Nov 2026
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Location:
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Job: Facilities & Technical Officer
Job: Facilities & Technical Officer
Organisation: Showtown
Postcode: FY1 4TQ
How to Apply
Please demonstrate to us why you are interested in the post and demonstrate how you meet the requirements of the post
Please provide:
A covering letter of no more than two sides of A4 providing details of past experience, the skills you have that would be useful in this role and why you want to work for Showtown, and a personal CV.
Or
A short video (no more than 5 minutes) with accompanying CV
And
References that cover 1 year of your recent employment history. Please ensure they are in a position to provide a reference/testimonial.
Although we understand that AI is a fantastic tool, enabling people to apply for opportunities they would not have been able to do so, we would much rather hear from you as an individual, and therefore if you have any concerns about applying for this role, please get in touch with us instead.
Closing date: 12noon 19 November 2026
Interviews: likely 26 November 2026
- Contact name: Kat Arbuckle
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Showtown
Showtown, the museum of fun and entertainment is due to open its doors in 2024 and is a vital regeneration project for Blackpool.
The museum will be located close to Blackpool Tower and includes interactive galleries that tell stories from the world of Shows, Circus, Magic, Dance, Seaside and the Illuminations. There will be temporary exhibition and learning spaces, plus retail space selling souvenirs from the world of entertainment.