Technical Manager

· To implement and manage technical support processes and procedures.

· To work with relevant parties to assist in the formation of a planning strategy.

· To maintain constant communication with management, crews, venue personnel and vendors to ensure proper technical needs of every show.

· To work with production’s Technical Director or Production Manager to agree technical resource required, forecast and manageresource costs.

· To keep track of all scope changes and ensure that the change control process and technical query process are adhered to and communicated fully to all relevant parties.

· To plan and manage all aspects of show’s technical operation within the approved budget.

· To maintain and ensure that safe working practices are followed with reference to local Health & Safety Policy and Risk Assessment.

· To ensure a consistently high standard of technical support to co-producing partners, hirers and artistes.

· To lead or assist as required with pre-rigging, get-ins and get-outs.

· To supervise and direct the work of local crews, ensuring that all local crews are adequately trained and/or supervised for the work they are carrying out.

· To ensure that the BASE’s own equipment in the Theatre is properly maintained in good working order, that replacement equipment and stock is ordered as needed.

· To undertaking other duties of a similar level and responsibility as may be required in keeping with the Technical Manager role.

· To manage the technical aspects of regional or external events as required.