Deputy Technical Manager 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.
A commitment to providing a high level of service and customer care to visiting companies, staff, service providers etc.
A confident disposition, calm under pressure, with a good sense of humour.
A proven track record in a senior technical position.
Ability to motivate staff and a commitment to staff development.
Ability to use own initiative and have a pro-active approach to problem solving.
An enthusiasm for live theatre.
An organised, methodical approach to work, with the ability to help implement systems and procedures.
Confident and welcoming personality.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience of managing staff.
Experience of working with Producers and touring companies.
Good numeracy, literacy and administration skills.
Willingness to work flexible hours.
THRIVE doing what we love (with passion and dynamism)
CONNECT through every act (with collaboration and kindness)
DARE to do different (with curiosity and courage)
PERFORM at our best (with customer focus and ownership)
Inclusion: Committing to creating and upholding a positive, inclusive culture that nurtures potential and supports well-being.
Sustainability: Playing your part in reducing our environmental impact and finding more sustainable ways of working.
Next Generations: Encouraging the next generation in live entertainment by contributing to our outreach and training programmes, including mentoring students and trainees, and supporting our Creative Learning and Community Partnerships work.

A commitment to providing a high level of service and customer care to visiting companies, staff, service providers etc.
A confident disposition, calm under pressure, with a good sense of humour.
A proven track record in a senior technical position.
Ability to motivate staff and a commitment to staff development.
Ability to use own initiative and have a pro-active approach to problem solving.
An enthusiasm for live theatre.
An organised, methodical approach to work, with the ability to help implement systems and procedures.
Confident and welcoming personality.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience of managing staff.
Experience of working with Producers and touring companies.
Good numeracy, literacy and administration skills.
Willingness to work flexible hours.

ATG Entertainment's values set the tone for how we work, how we treat one another, and the culture we continue to build across the UK and the wider organisation.
THRIVE doing what we love (with passion and dynamism)
CONNECT through every act (with collaboration and kindness)
DARE to do different (with curiosity and courage)
PERFORM at our best (with customer focus and ownership)
Inclusion: Committing to creating and upholding a positive, inclusive culture that nurtures potential and supports well-being.
Sustainability: Playing your part in reducing our environmental impact and finding more sustainable ways of working.
Next Generations: Encouraging the next generation in live entertainment by contributing to our outreach and training programmes, including mentoring students and trainees, and supporting our Creative Learning and Community Partnerships work.

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