We are currently recruiting for two roles at the OT: Production & Technical Director and Production & Technical Manager. Between them they will production manage all OT productions. We are open to applications from people whose skills lean towards production management over technical, or technical over production management. We want to shape the team around the right candidates.
The Production & Technical Director will oversee the production management of all OT productions, while ensuring the maintenance of all technical equipment and the health and safety of our three buildings.
The Production & Technical Director leads the production & technical department and oversees the recruitment of all freelance technical staff, ensuring OT values are embedded and diversity and inclusion are considered across recruitment.
The Production & Technical Director will support the joint CEOs with the delivery of an exciting £4m front of house capital redevelopment project centred around access, community & sustainability. Work is planned for 2026 and the theatre will remain open during construction.
The Production & Technical Director sits on the Senior Leadership Team, which meets regularly and contributes towards shaping the company strategy, leading department reviews, setting goals, promoting teamwork, managing risk and solving complex challenges.
TO APPLY:
Deadline: Thursday 11 April 10am
Interviews: tbc
To apply please send a CV with 2 references (including your current or latest employer) along with a 2-page cover letter by email marked Production & Technical Director to jobs@orangetreetheatre.co.uk. In your letter, please say which parts of the job you feel most confident in, which you’re excited to grow into, and where you would need support. We anticipate most candidates will naturally lean towards production management or towards technical theatre, but you may be an all-rounder.
Please also complete the Equal Opportunities Form here. We welcome applications from those looking to take on their first senior leadership position, as well as candidates who may be returning to work after a pause in their career or who are looking to balance a role with their wider caring or parenting responsibilities.
We welcome applications from those looking to take on their first senior leadership position, as well as candidates who may be returning to work after a pause in their career or who are looking to balance a role with their wider caring or parenting responsibilities.
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please email outgoing Technical Director, Stuart Burgess stuart.burgess@orangetreetheatre.co.uk, or Executive Director, Hanna Streeter hanna.streeter@orangetreetheatre.co.uk
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