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Technical Director
| Posting date: | 28 February 2025 |
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| Salary: | £53,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2025 |
| Location: | S1 1DA |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Sheffield Theatres |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Sheffield Theatres recognises the positive value of inclusion, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
We are committed to becoming a more diverse organisation, and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented voices including, but not limited to, D/deaf, Neurodivergent, Disabled people and the Global Majority.
Do you have significant experience in a senior technical role in theatre, including extensive knowledge of sound, lighting, theatre technology and production? Are you excited about new technologies and advancements with a keen interest in implementing new techniques, equipment and strategies?
At Sheffield Theatres we are looking for a new Technical Director to join our Senior Management Team!
In this role, you will drive the technical vision of our productions, performances, events and projects, ensuring high-quality execution. You will maintain high operational, health and safety and artistic standards and play a key role in the organisation, working with the Executive Team to ensure technical plans align with Sheffield Theatres’ vision. You will collaborate with freelance creatives teams, Sheffield Theatres Technical and Production teams and all departments across the wider organisation to foster a positive and inclusive environment for all, promoting a culture of innovation and excellence.
Hours: 40 per week
Salary: £53,000 per year
Contract: Permanent
Perks of working with us include:
15% staff discount in our hospitality venues
Discounts at local businesses
Complimentary and discounted theatre tickets
Employee Assistance Programme
Help@Hand – remote GP, mental health and physio appointments
Corporate gym membership
Discounted Westfield Health Scheme
Discounted Parking
Life Assurance Benefit paid at twice the annual salary
Pension with employer contributions of up to 4% and opportunity to join the Salary Exchange scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Enhanced holiday allowance
We are committed to becoming a more diverse organisation, and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented voices including, but not limited to, D/deaf, Neurodivergent, Disabled people and the Global Majority.
Do you have significant experience in a senior technical role in theatre, including extensive knowledge of sound, lighting, theatre technology and production? Are you excited about new technologies and advancements with a keen interest in implementing new techniques, equipment and strategies?
At Sheffield Theatres we are looking for a new Technical Director to join our Senior Management Team!
In this role, you will drive the technical vision of our productions, performances, events and projects, ensuring high-quality execution. You will maintain high operational, health and safety and artistic standards and play a key role in the organisation, working with the Executive Team to ensure technical plans align with Sheffield Theatres’ vision. You will collaborate with freelance creatives teams, Sheffield Theatres Technical and Production teams and all departments across the wider organisation to foster a positive and inclusive environment for all, promoting a culture of innovation and excellence.
Hours: 40 per week
Salary: £53,000 per year
Contract: Permanent
Perks of working with us include:
15% staff discount in our hospitality venues
Discounts at local businesses
Complimentary and discounted theatre tickets
Employee Assistance Programme
Help@Hand – remote GP, mental health and physio appointments
Corporate gym membership
Discounted Westfield Health Scheme
Discounted Parking
Life Assurance Benefit paid at twice the annual salary
Pension with employer contributions of up to 4% and opportunity to join the Salary Exchange scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Enhanced holiday allowance
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
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