Facilities and Technical Manager

We are looking for an experienced Facilities and Technical Manager to launch Canary Wharf Theatre and its on-site restaurant, which will open as the home to the world premiere of The Hunger Games: On Stage in Autumn 2025. They will lead fitting out the venue, and building its compliance system.

Apply by emailing jobs@troubadourtheatres.com with a CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the "Essential" criteria. Applications close Friday 20th June 2025 at 5pm but may close early if a suitable number of applications are received.

ESSENTIAL:

Demonstrable experience in the management of a technical department.

Practical knowledge and understanding of lighting design in an arts environment.

Experience in the operation of live sound, lighting and Audio-Visual equipment.

Significant experience in the safe running of get-ins, performances and get-outs.

Ability to organise the planned maintenance of staging and loose theatrical equipment according to legislation and guidelines.

Experience in the management of stock and equipment.

Good IT skills for Microsoft Office and Google products.

DESIRABLE:

Health & Safety training or qualification, such as IOSH.

Previous experience in a food-service environment.

PAT testing experience or training.

Understanding of electrics.

First Aid certificate.

Interest in theatre or the arts.

CHARACTERISTICS:

Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

A cooperative approach to problem solving.

Leadership and strong management skills.

Excellent time-keeping.

Embody the Troubadour values of Flexibility, Ambition, Receptivity and Meticulousness.

TERMS AND BENEFITS:

Permanent, full time position.

Variable shift pattern between Monday & Sunday with evening, weekend & Bank Holiday working as required.

24 days plus bank holidays, pro rata to length of contract.

2 month notice period.

50% off at the on-site restaurant when you are dining, outside of peak times.

50% off at the Studio Five restaurant when you are dining, outside of peak times.

Salary sacrifice pension scheme and access to the Mintago benefits system.

For a copy of the full job description, please see the Troubadour Theatres careers page: troubadourtheatres.com/careers.