Production & Technical Manager

We are currently recruiting for two roles at the OT: Production & Technical Director and Production & Technical Manager. Between them, one person may production manage all OT productions, and one may act as in-house technician, or these responsibilities will be shared, with the Director role taking on the senior level of responsibility and the Production & Technical Manager deputising.

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 Manager will provide and manage the smooth and efficient delivery of technical services to the organisation, including the main shows, Sunday events, fundraisers, community education projects. At the same time ensuring the organisation maintains excellent health and safety practices.

The Production & Technical Manager will be responsible for recruiting and managing technical casuals.

Read the full job description and recruitment pack here

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 Manager 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.

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