Production and Technical Manager, TPP RECRUITMENT

A prestigious independent boarding school is seeking an experienced

Production & Technical Manager

to take overall responsibility for the daily operation and technical delivery of its flagship performance venue.

This is a senior, hands‑on role within a highly regarded drama department, offering the opportunity to lead a professional‑standard theatre environment while supporting ambitious large‑scale productions involving pupils, staff and external partners.

The Theatre & Department This Theatre is equipped to industry standards and seats over 300 across stalls and balcony. The department stages around

12 full productions each year , alongside concerts, events, workshops and community use. Pupils are actively involved in stage management and technical delivery, supported by an experienced professional team.

This contract is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday to be worked flexibly according to the needs of the organisation, including evenings and weekends.

The Role

Lead the day‑to‑day technical and production operation

Line manage a theatre design team (x3), technician and freelance staff

Plan, coordinate and deliver all technical aspects of productions and events

Oversee lighting, sound, rigging, staging and AV systems

Manage production budgets, procurement and technical inventories

Ensure full compliance with health & safety and theatre legislation

Work closely with Drama, Music, Estates and external partners

Support and mentor pupils following technical theatre pathways

This role requires flexibility, including evening and weekend working during performances and events.

About You

Proven experience working at managerial level within a theatre or live performance venue

Strong technical theatre knowledge across lighting, sound and production systems

Experience leading and developing technical teams

A confident, calm approach to managing complex productions and multiple stakeholders

A commitment to high standards of safety, organisation and collaboration

Experience within education is welcome but not essential. Candidates from professional theatre or live events backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

Benefits include:

free lunch

free parking

automatic enrolment in the School’s pension scheme

use of the School’s sports facilities such as the swimming pool, gym, and running track

subsidised membership of the tennis, golf, angling and social clubs

Equality, diversity and inclusion are values that are important to the school. They believe in diversity of thought and actively welcome everyone regardless of their background to bring their valuable and relevant skills to our community.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with any past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service, and it is an offence to apply for the role if the applicant is barred from engaging in regulated activity relevant to children. No member of staff will be able to start until these checks are complete and this process takes, on average, a month.

Apply with your CV today and if you meet the essential criteria, a member of the TPP team will be in touch with you shortly to discuss everything further.

We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.

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