Deputy Technical Manager
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,500 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | GU21 6GQ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | ATG Entertainment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 303844JCP |
Summary
Deputy Technical Manager
ATG Entertainment is proud to stand at the forefront of the live entertainment industry.
Our expertise and capabilities enable producers and other creatives to bring their visions to life and create unforgettable performances for audiences, presented in our landmark venues and delivered with exceptional hospitality. It is the passion of our teams, that cover every discipline across the live entertainment industry, that underpins our continuing strategic growth and success.
The Ambassadors Woking offers a world of entertainment under one roof, right in the heart of Surrey. The New Victoria Theatre opened in 1992 and is firmly established as one of the most beloved theatres in the South East. Boasting state-of-the-art facilities, excellent acoustics and clear sight lines it has hosted first-class performances from the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, Matthew Bourne and a number of hit shows direct from the West End. The Rhoda McGaw Theatre caters for Woking's many community groups, societies, semi-professional and professional content. It has a varied programme of entertainment throughout the year including musical theatre, comedy, opera, dance, drama and youth performances. Nova Cinema is Surrey’s go-to destination for the ultimate cinema experience. With hand-picked programming and all the latest releases, it has seven stylish screens (including one luxury screen), an elegant full-service bar and a suite for community and business hire
This role is based at The Ambassadors, Woking. You’ll report to the Head of Technical and Building Services and in conjunction, be responsible for the technical management of all stage performances and events in the New Victoria Theatre and Rhoda McGaw Theatre. You will also lead in all Technical Risk Management Policies, both implementation and management.
Key responsibilities:
To ensure a safe and efficient get in and get out of all productions, in accordance with the UK Theatre BECTU Agreement and ATG Risk Management System.
To be the Technical Management Lead for the Rhoda McGaw Theatre and to line Manage the Rhoda McGaw Senior Technicians.
To line manager the Senior Technicians and Chief Electrician. • To lead the stage team during Get in’s and Get Outs.
To work closely with visiting companies to ensure their technical needs are met as economically as possible.
On behalf of your line manager, act as the Lead for the Risk Management System from a technical perspective.
To ensure visiting companies always comply with contractual terms • In conjunction with the Chief Electrician and Senior Technicians, schedule and call staff as appropriate. #
Ensure a high standard of maintenance throughout the stage and backstage areas.
To recruit, train, appraise and manage the Technical Teams performance.
To ensure all technical staff are kept up to date with industry practices, technical procedures and working practices.
To ensure that any Creative Learning activities receive full technical support.
To support and advise on the technical requirements for external events/hires as required.
To collaborate with the Building and Maintenance Management Team as required.
Interested? Please click on the link to view our full Job Description!
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means that we are taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will offer an interview or recruitment event to disabled candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they best meet the essential criteria for the role. Where we receive more applications than we are reasonably able to interview for any given role, we will retain applications for the next available interview opportunity wherever possible.
If you’d like to discuss accessibility prior to applying, please review our job description where you will see a contact e mail address to request a confidential discussion.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to provide a stage for everyone. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture. Find out more about us and our values at atgentertainment.com and uk-careers.atgentertainment.com
ATG Entertainment is proud to stand at the forefront of the live entertainment industry.
Our expertise and capabilities enable producers and other creatives to bring their visions to life and create unforgettable performances for audiences, presented in our landmark venues and delivered with exceptional hospitality. It is the passion of our teams, that cover every discipline across the live entertainment industry, that underpins our continuing strategic growth and success.
The Ambassadors Woking offers a world of entertainment under one roof, right in the heart of Surrey. The New Victoria Theatre opened in 1992 and is firmly established as one of the most beloved theatres in the South East. Boasting state-of-the-art facilities, excellent acoustics and clear sight lines it has hosted first-class performances from the Royal Shakespeare Company, the National Theatre, Matthew Bourne and a number of hit shows direct from the West End. The Rhoda McGaw Theatre caters for Woking's many community groups, societies, semi-professional and professional content. It has a varied programme of entertainment throughout the year including musical theatre, comedy, opera, dance, drama and youth performances. Nova Cinema is Surrey’s go-to destination for the ultimate cinema experience. With hand-picked programming and all the latest releases, it has seven stylish screens (including one luxury screen), an elegant full-service bar and a suite for community and business hire
This role is based at The Ambassadors, Woking. You’ll report to the Head of Technical and Building Services and in conjunction, be responsible for the technical management of all stage performances and events in the New Victoria Theatre and Rhoda McGaw Theatre. You will also lead in all Technical Risk Management Policies, both implementation and management.
Key responsibilities:
To ensure a safe and efficient get in and get out of all productions, in accordance with the UK Theatre BECTU Agreement and ATG Risk Management System.
To be the Technical Management Lead for the Rhoda McGaw Theatre and to line Manage the Rhoda McGaw Senior Technicians.
To line manager the Senior Technicians and Chief Electrician. • To lead the stage team during Get in’s and Get Outs.
To work closely with visiting companies to ensure their technical needs are met as economically as possible.
On behalf of your line manager, act as the Lead for the Risk Management System from a technical perspective.
To ensure visiting companies always comply with contractual terms • In conjunction with the Chief Electrician and Senior Technicians, schedule and call staff as appropriate. #
Ensure a high standard of maintenance throughout the stage and backstage areas.
To recruit, train, appraise and manage the Technical Teams performance.
To ensure all technical staff are kept up to date with industry practices, technical procedures and working practices.
To ensure that any Creative Learning activities receive full technical support.
To support and advise on the technical requirements for external events/hires as required.
To collaborate with the Building and Maintenance Management Team as required.
Interested? Please click on the link to view our full Job Description!
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means that we are taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will offer an interview or recruitment event to disabled candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they best meet the essential criteria for the role. Where we receive more applications than we are reasonably able to interview for any given role, we will retain applications for the next available interview opportunity wherever possible.
If you’d like to discuss accessibility prior to applying, please review our job description where you will see a contact e mail address to request a confidential discussion.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to provide a stage for everyone. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture. Find out more about us and our values at atgentertainment.com and uk-careers.atgentertainment.com