Deputy Technical and Buildings Manager
Salary £ 31,500
Vacancy listed 02/06/2026
Application deadline 14/06/2026
Details
Productions and Events
  • To work as part of The Bush Theatre’s production team with the Head of Technical and Buildings and freelance staff on all activities; 
  • To be a Duty Technician during performances for at least two days per week. Powering up equipment for the show, liaising with the FOH team, troubleshooting and powering down at the end of the evening; 
  • To support the artistic policy of the Bush Theatre and assist the Head of Technical and Buildings as required; 
  • To liaise with and support freelance lighting and sound designers in particular during tech and preview weeks, and be a main point of contact for all creatives across shows; 
  • To liaise with visiting companies to the Bush Theatre, advising on and supporting their visit to the Bush and being a lead point of contact for them alongside the Senior Producer, Hires and Events Producer and Producing Assistant as suitable;
  • To develop a comprehensive understanding of our flexible seating systems, working closely with all stakeholders as required to ensure that designs meet the needs of the production as well as agreed capacity and design parameters particularly in the absence of the Head of department
  • To manage turnarounds and technical teams as required with support from the Head of Technical and Buildings;
  • Support the Head of Technology and Buildings to work with Production Managers to ensure that all shows are designed in accordance with the ABTT Technical Standards for Places of Entertainment and to get risk assessments from them for shows in a timely manner, deputising for the Head of Department as required
  • Alongside the Head of Technical and Buildings, ensure all PPL PRS information, completing annual returns and making interpolated music applications as required. 
  • Apply for smoking and other production – specific licences from the local council - as required and instructed by the Head of Technical and Buildings
  • To lead, with the Head of Technical and Buildings, on technical aspects of fit-ups and production week, including rigging, focusing, and plotting lights and sound as necessary
  • To act as Production Sound Engineer on shows as required;
  • In consultation with the Head of Technical and Buildings and Senior Producer; 
a) To operate shows as required; 
b) To facilitate the technical set up for performances designated as captioned or audio-described performances; 
c) To keep timesheets and track hours as required by the Head of Technical and Buildings.
  • To act as production manager on specific projects as agreed with the Head of Technical and Buildings and Senior Producer and where required
  • To work closely with other departments to ensure the building and all events operate smoothly and efficiently. 
  • To assist the Head of Technical and Buildings in looking after the building, keeping FOH areas presentable and office PAT testing.

Building and Equipment Maintenance
  • To ensure that the theatre’s technical, lighting, sound, video and domestic equipment is properly maintained by planning a rolling programme of work throughout the year, informing the Head of Technical and Buildings of any maintenance requirements or technical problems; 
  • Controlling stock, advising on replacement or additional equipment, and ensuring service records and manuals are retained and updated in conjunction with the Head of Technical and Buildings; 
  • To be responsible for maintaining the theatre, workshop, electrical store, storage facilities and backstage areas at all times; 
  • To ensure that all theatre areas are in a presentable and safe state, fire exits are clear, and any damaged equipment is reported and fixed; 
  • To undertake any general repairs and redecoration (including doors, hardware, fixtures, and basic plumbing), as instructed by the Head of Technical and Buildings and General Manager. 
  • To be support the Head of Technical and Buildings in the organisation and fulfillment of all statutory electrical inspections including PAT testing of all company equipment, including reporting on any works needing to be carried out; 
  • To maintain and develop good relations with local and national suppliers, seeking out competitive deals for hires and equipment and ensuring prompt returns at the end of each production; 
  • To assist the Head of Technical and Buildings and General Manager in implementing all environmentally sustainable initiatives. 
  • To act as a keyholder and duty manager as required to ensure the smooth running of the building and take on appropriate responsibilities for the health & safety of staff working.

Health and Safety
  • To abide by and promote the theatre’s health and safety policy in conjunction with current health and safety legislation, and ensure that all members of the acting company, freelancers, contractors and freelance stage management personnel are trained in and comply with emergency and safety procedures; 
  • To set a good health and safety example to all permanent Bush staff, casual/ freelancers, volunteers and public;
  • To ensure that the Bush safeguarding policy and reporting process is adhered to by all permanent staff, casual/freelance staff, volunteers and public;
  • To ensure that all technical staff are familiar with the theatre’s fire evacuation procedures, and act as fire marshall as required; 
  • To work closely with the General Manager and Head of Technical and Buildings to develop and implement risk assessments and ensure that all fit-ups are run in accordance with CDM Regulations 2015; 
  • To give health and safety inductions to all visiting companies, freelance staff and contractors in conjunction with the Head of Technical and Buildings; 
  • Be a first aider on behalf of the Bush Theatre.

Management
  • To work with the Head of Technical and Buildings to manage the casual pool including across turnarounds, fit-ups and get-ins as scheduled and to take responsibility for these events on shows as required
  • To continue to train the casual pool and ensure they are up to date on latest practices and building equipment. 
  • Where suitable, to recruit and train up new casual technicians to build the casual pool and to coordinate this with the Head of Technical and Buildings accordingly
  • To work alongside the Venue Technician on shows and events, and support their training and development
  • To act as Duty Manager on productions, events and projects as required.

General
  • Attend read-throughs, sharings, Preview, Press and Supporters Nights and other Bush Theatre events as required 
  • Attend regular company meetings and operations meetings
  • Actively develop and implement green policies and practices for the department 
  • Adhere to, and actively contribute to, Bush Theatre policies, including Equalities (diversity, access, and equal opportunities), Environmental and Health and Safety.
  • To maximise income and minimise expenditure wherever possible, without jeopardising the quality of the work or the reputation of the Bush Theatre
  • To act always in the best interest of the Bush Theatre
  • Any other duties as reasonably required
Benefits

Interest-free season ticket loan (after probation) for employees.
Cycle to work scheme for employees.
Complimentary tickets to all Bush productions subject to availability.
Enhanced holiday and additional holiday for length of service.
Birthday holiday.
Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave policies.
20% discount on food and drink at the Library Cafe Bar.
Access to a confidential counselling service.

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