Job Description & Person Specification - The Stables

Job Description & Person Specification
Post Title:
Technical Manager
Responsible to: Head of Operations
Responsible for: Casual Technicians, Technical volunteers
Key contacts: All other staff and volunteers, external suppliers and customers
Job Summary
To manage all technical aspects of events at The Stables and other venues as required and to support
the Head of Operations with the management and maintenance of the facility and ICT infrastructure.
N.B. This Job Description is designed to give you an overall view of the job and is not a definitive list of
tasks.
Principal Responsibilities
1. To liaise and negotiate with other staff, visiting artists, agents and promoters, corporate and private
hirers to agree auditorium configuration, technical riders, get in, rehearsal and get out
arrangements for all events at The Stables and other projects and venues as required
2. To ensure adequate technical cover for events managing the casual and volunteer technical staffing
rota within a given budget and acting as Duty Presentation Manager as and when required (an
average of one event per week is anticipated, but subject to meeting the needs of the business this
may vary)
3. To inspect, maintain, clean, repair and purchase technical equipment and consumables as required
within agreed budgets, time frames and health & safety guidelines with responsibility for PAT
testing as required
4. To ensure the accurate recording of all technical equipment / assets owned by the Company and
ensure appropriate security measures are applied to prevent losses
5. To manage and develop casual duty technicians and volunteers, providing training, mentoring,
guidance and advice as required and to be ‘on call’ to assist with problems which may occur during
events where you are not scheduled to attend
6. To provide support for the Stables ICT systems liaising with system suppliers and contract
maintenance companies as required

7. To manage and oversee the development and installation of new technical or ICT equipment as
required and to advise on purchases to comply with health & safety guidelines and good practice
8. To assist with the development and maintenance of the equipment, infrastructure, and
environment to support the creation of digital content and delivery of multi-media events and
projects
9. To be responsible for maintaining and delivering exceptionally high standards of presentation
through sound, lights, and multi-media at events as required, leading by example, training,
mentoring and supporting the freelance and volunteer team
10. To support the education activities of the organisation where technical assistance is required and to
conduct backstage tours, talks for students, friends and other interested parties as required
11. To support the Head of Operations in the management and maintenance of the facility and to
undertake minor repairs and maintenance as required
12. To produce relevant risk assessments, ensuring that all staff and visitors are aware of health &
safety procedures and to be responsible for ensuring compliance with these guidelines
13. To provide the technical resources for pre-recorded messages for use before, during and after
events, audio brochures, and support and develop digital projects (including filming, editing,
recording, broadcasting) across the organisation
14. To support and work with a range of freelance staff including the team for IF: Milton Keynes
International Festival as required
15. To act as a key holder for The Stables, with shared responsibility for opening and closing the
building, acting as Duty Theatre Manager as required
16. To manage all technical aspects of productions, corporate, private and community hires including
studio hires as required including audio and video recordings, live streaming and stage / production
management
17. To ensure that all performance equipment and property is respected by staff and visiting companies
and to maintain clean and tidy work areas at all times
18. To undertake any other duties and training as required that are commensurate with the general
level of responsibility for this post

Required Knowledge and Experience
Criteria Essential Desirable
Educational
Qualifications
• Good passes at GSCE level or
equivalent experience
• Electrical Qualification
• Further education
qualification in technical
theatre studies
Job Related Experience • At least 2 years practical
experience of working in the
technical team of a music / arts
organisation
• Experience of setting and
operating stage lighting and sound
systems with a particular aptitude
for sound
• Experience of working in a digital
environment including sound
desk, lighting desk, filming,
recording, and broadcasting
• An understanding of current
Health & Safety legislation
• Good communications skills –
written, verbal, telephone
• Good administrative skills
including record keeping
• A good understanding of
computer networks and other ICT
systems
• Experience of managing and
training staff or volunteers
• Good negotiation skills
• An understanding / experience of
stock-taking procedures
Personal Qualities • Excellent organisational and
motivational skills
• Ability to lift and move equipment
and supplies
• Excellent customer care skills
including tact and diplomacy
• Ability to work as part of a team
and on own initiative under
pressure
• Ability to work to a deadline
• Lively and outgoing personality
• A team player who can lead from
the front
Other • Willing to undergo training
• Flexible – evening and weekend
work will be required
• Equipment / Facilities
maintenance
• Contract management
Experience of using and
maintaining Microsoft
Exchange, Databox and
other software packages
including Word, Excel and
Email
• First Aid Certificate
• Current driving licence and
own transport