Foundation Performing Arts Technical Manager

The Role:

We are seeking to appoint an exceptional Foundation Performing Arts Technical Manager, who will be responsible, in conjunction with all other staff, to ensure that Warwick Independent Schools Foundation achieves and maintains the highest possible production values, building on our reputation for work of educational excellence, ambition and integrity.

The Performing Arts Technical Manager will ensure that performing arts technical, AV and multimedia support is provided to all users across the Warwick campus.

Predominantly, this role works across the schools on the Warwick Campus.

The role will involve:

• Working creatively with production managers and directors on realising outstanding technical designs.

• Taking the role of designer of lighting, sound and/or other areas as determined by each project and in support of the staff and students involved.

• Performing any necessary rigging of lighting, sound and technical equipment as determined by each project.

• Playing a significant role in the planning and management of the performing arts spaces by meeting on a regular basis and as required with specific teams including but not limited to the Bridge House Theatre staff, IT and members of the Venues and Events team.

• Delivering high quality technical workshops for GCSE, A-level students and other students within the foundation as required, specifically supporting GCSE and A-level students taking the technical route.

• Responding to requests for technical information and support for all Foundation activities, both internally and externally, liaising with IT, Estates and other departments as required.

• Providing technical support for GCSE and A-level examination pieces.

• Supporting student and external stage and production managers in the carrying out of their technical duties, especially ensuring they are inducted into the building and understand inhouse systems and procedures.

• Establish and manage a student ‘technical team’ who meet regularly, can be deployed in productions, and whose specialist interest and skills can be developed and celebrated alongside those who perform.

• Ensuring all backstage areas are kept tidy and maintained in an appropriate manner.

• Reconciling and monitoring technical expenditure and seeking economies and cost savings where possible.

• Delivering all technical aspects of ad hoc events such as fundraising galas and festivals.

• Considering equality, diversity and access in all activities undertaken by the performing arts venues.

• Considering how the production department’s activities impact the environment and implement improvements to reduce environmental impact.