Corby Cube Theatre Trust
Corby Cube
Full-time
The Core at Corby Cube
Job Description

Operations - Technical

Technical Manager

Head of Operations

Department:

Job Title:

Responsible to:

Responsible for:

Theatre Technicians
Casual Technicians
Maintenance and Facilities Attendant (supervision only)

Job Purpose:

•  The practical organisation and supervision of the technical team, ensuring the

highest quality of technical delivery for all presented and participatory work within
the theatre, cinema and studio spaces at The Core at Corby Cube and, where
relevant, alternative spaces

•  To be responsible for maintaining the technical and auditorium facilities to the

highest standards.

•  To support and deputise on relevant areas for the Head of Operations

Key Task Areas:

Staff management

•  To be responsible for the efficient day-to-day management and rotas of the

technical staff ensuring all events, performances and setups are appropriately
staffed within budget and working time regulations are adhered to and monitored.
•  Ensure that effective communication with all technical staff is maintained and tasks,
systems, procedures and responsibilities are disseminated throughout the technical
department.

•  To manage the recruitment and performance of technical staff by carrying out
progress reviews, ensuring training, objectives and key outputs are cascaded
throughout the department and identify and report training needs.

Technical Administration

•  To liaise with all incoming companies, the Creative team, Head of Operations and
Customer service department to ensure appropriate provisions for the smooth
running of all events, corporate bookings, creative learning activity and
performances.

•  To work with the Head of Operations in managing external contracts and contractor

visit for technical and building maintenance, services and inspections.

•  To oversee both internal and external recharges and ensure prompt reporting of
codes to finance to ensure that recharging is done effectively and in a timely
fashion in accordance with the organisations financial regulations.

Job Ref No: Technical Manager
July 2025

Practical Delivery

•  To regularly work performances and events, including operation of lighting, sound

and audio visual equipment, including taking on the role of duty technician.
•  To produce lighting and sound designs for in-house productions and community

users as required.

•  To comply with and implement within the technical team, visiting crew & contractors
and community groups all relevant Health & Safety requirements and policies.

•  To maintain up to date knowledge of current and new equipment and practices.
•  Carry out and supervise building checks and maintenance tasks as required.
•  To ensure the upkeep and security of stage, technical and auditorium areas;

reporting any issues.

•  To ensure that all technical equipment is secure, operated and maintained to the

highest standards, ensuring it is available when needed.

•  To ensure department consumable levels and asset audits are completed and

reported as required.

•  To ensure that environmental initiatives are cascaded throughout, and implemented

by, the technical team.

•  To assist other theatre departments when required including working with the

Creative Projects team.

Additional Responsibilities

•  Work with the Head of Operations on continuous venue improvements and projects

including making recommendations on new equipment and developments.
•  To attend meetings as and when required including H&S committee, operations,

programming and production meetings.

•  To carry out any other tasks that will, from time to time be allocated by the Head of
Operations on an ad hoc or continuing basis, commensurate with the general level
of responsibility of the post.

•  Promote and adhere to the organisation’s culture and values.
•  To undergo relevant training and development required by the Head of Operations.

This post may be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Check with DBS.

Job Ref No: Technical Manager
July 2025

The Core at Corby Cube
Person Specification

Experience

Experience

Essential

Desirable

•  Proven experience of Stage, Electrics and Sound
•  Proven experience in a similar environment
•  Proven experience of technical delivery of participatory and

•  Working within a venue that has a large and active

participatory programme

•  Working within a producing theatre company, and/or repertory

produced work

theatre system

•  Proven experience of technical liaison with visiting companies

and community users

•  Proven experience of managing a team of technical staff

Knowledge/Qualifications

Knowledge/Qualifications

•  Technical stage equipment
•  Touring company requirements and interpreting riders
•  Health & Safety At Work Act 1974 and other legislative

requirements

•  Safe rigging of and safe use of electrics and sound equipment

•  Programming ETC EOS family consoles
•  Qlab programming
•  First Aid at Work certificate *
•  Driving Licence
•  Current electrical qualification
•  Knowledge of Artisan powered flying system
•  Knowledge of working with digital projection equipment

Skills/Abilities

•  Good IT skills (Word, Excel)
•  Excellent people management and staff deployment skills
•  Ability to motivate a team to succeed
•  Excellent communication skills (oral and written)
•  Excellent organisational skills
•  Stage, rigging, sound, and/or electrics design
•  Attention to detail
•  Good at working under pressure
•  Good ability to fault find and problem solve
•  Ability to work flexible hours including weekends and

evenings

Job Ref No: Technical Manager
July 2025

Skills/Abilities

•  Ability to mix live sound / music in performance
•  Scenic construction skills
•  Lighting/Sound Design

* Training will be available where necessary