Applications close 10pm Wednesday 5th November 2025. Successful shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an initial interview on Tuesday 18 November 2025. We can provide a BSL interpreter if required.

The Role

Responsible to: Head of Production & Technical

Working Closely with: Production Manager

Responsible for: Technicians & Weekly Technicians

General Description 

The Technical Manager is primarily responsible for the management of the Technical team and resources ensuring that the team offers the highest standards of technical support to both emerging and established artists. The Technical Manager will be professional, enthusiastic and resourceful in planning the use of technical resources, managing equipment & storage across the building and ensuring technical delivery meets the standards expected by BAC.

The culture at BAC is a collaborative and open one. We work in an open plan space with no closed private offices and frequently work across teams and roles. We are lucky to have an outdoor terrace adjoined to the office which is particularly nice in the summer months. There’s a good culture of people taking lunch breaks away from desks and two equipped kitchen and eating areas where the team tend to spend their down time. We organise regular social events and things can get competitive at our annual sports day and Christmas quiz. Though to be clear, spectating is respected as much as taking part here at BAC!

Role Responsibilities

Strategic/Project Delivery

• Lead the technical team, including overseeing all technical fit ups, calling casual staff, managing the rota, TOIL & workload across the team, providing the Production Manager with timely updates on team recruitment and training needs
• Provide the Production Manager with all necessary information to ensure efficient use and distribution of technical equipment and personnel across all visiting and BAC productions.
• Under Guidance from the Operations Management Group, lead in the implementation of health and Safety policies to ensure the safety of BAC’s staff, artists & audiences
• In collaboration with the Head of Production & Technical, create and maintain risk assessments and method statements for technical areas and liaise on sign off with Operations Management Group
• Co-ordinate the maintenance and repairs of technical equipment, storage spaces and consumable stock across the building; ensuring all systems are in good working order and asset register is up to date
• Work with the Production Manager to ensure appropriate technical support & advice is provided to supported artists during runs and residencies
• Implement efficient day-to-day delivery of BAC Productions and Events and be the key technical contact for staff for last minute & ad-hoc technical requests such as presentations
• Actively ensure the performance and technical areas of the building are in a safe and presentable condition at all times. Maintain consistent technical presentation standards across all BAC productions & spaces
• Set an example of best practice in technical support for the rest of the technical team, including both permanent & weekly payroll staff
• Working with the rest of the Production and Technical department to create and maintain working relationships with industry suppliers
• Keep up to date with industry standards and practises and advise on & research possible future developments in BAC’s Technical and Production infrastructure
• Lead on the recruitment processes for permanent technicians when posts become available
• Work with the Head of Production & Technical to undertake regular pastoral care and performance management of the Technical Team in line with BACs processes and procedures.

Team and Collaboration

• Establishing a positive culture of collaboration with BAC Teams, young people, artists, community users and clients
• Lead by example in your conduct and approach, providing mentoring, in depth training and support to team members across the P&T team
• Ensure all activity is delivered to a high quality and upholds BAC’s purpose and values
• Work with the Head of Production & Technical to undertake regular pastoral care and performance management of the Technical Team in line with BACs processes and procedures.

General Tasks

• Work in accordance with BAC’s Code of Conduct and organisational policies, such as Safeguarding, Health & Safety, Environmental and Access & Inclusion
• Consider ways to limit BAC’s carbon footprint in all areas of your work
• Undertake any other duties as reasonably required by the Head of P&T and the leadership of BAC
• Be an active participant in BAC’s wider creative life, attending performances and events, and supporting the venue’s public-facing activities;
• Contribute to staff meetings, cross-team collaborations, and organisational initiatives that support BAC’s mission and continuous improvement culture;
• Maintain professional development, staying informed of trends in hospitality, retail, and event services to bring fresh ideas and improvements;
• Ensure that BAC’s values of inclusivity, sustainability, and generosity are reflected in all aspects of your work and team leadership.

Person Specification

When we shortlist, we use these criteria to select the best candidates. 

Knowledge:

the understanding of a subject or information that a candidate has

Essential:

• Thorough working knowledge of drawing scale plans on AutoCAD, and experience of interpreting and analysing plans sent from third parties and advising on changes for compliance and building restrictions
• Thorough knowledge, understanding and application of Health & Safety legislation, including regulations such as PUWER, COSHH, LOLER and CDM
• Knowledge and understanding of theatre production techniques
• Knowledge and understanding of rigging techniques
• Knowledge of current lighting and sound equipment, consoles and practices
• Knowledge of the application and fault finding processes for lighting and sound data networks such as ArtNet/sACN and Dante
• Knowledge of ETC family consoles
• Knowledge of Yamaha mixing consoles and Qlab4 along with other types of playback

Desirable:

• IOSH Qualification or similar
• IPAF and/or PASMA licence
• Knowledge of ETC lighting equipment and Digital sound desks
• ABTT rigging qualifications or equivalent

Experience:

the practical application of the knowledge that a candidate has acquired through working or living

Essential:

• Degree or equivalent industry experience in Technical theatre
• Previous Technical Management or Crew Chief experience
• Working knowledge of AutoCAD, Lighting and Sound consoles
• Experience of innovative problem solving & an ability to provide flexible solutions in a theatre setting
• A good understanding of Health & Safety including PUWER, COSHH, and LOLER
• A combination of at least three of the following:
• A good working knowledge of theatre electrics, lighting technology and electrical safety
• A good working knowledge of modern theatre sound, live sound set ups, live mixing and sound operation
• Competency in stage carpentry and working experience of scenic fit ups
• A good working knowledge of AV

Desirable:

• Experience of managing stock, equipment & inventories
• Experience of electrical building maintenance
• Experience liaising with clients and supporting commercial hires business

Skills:

the specific abilities that a candidate has acquired through practice or training

Essential:

• Strong administration & communication skills
• A thorough understanding of rigging techniques
• Good IT proficiency
• Ability to read and draw lighting plans and ground plans
• The ability to take the lead role when working with a group of staff and ensure good working practice within the team
• The ability to work on your own initiative and to solve problems
• The ability to communicate complex information clearly and to maintain effective communication with colleagues and external contacts at all levels
• Strong budgeting & scheduling skills

Desirable:

• Interest in cutting-edge theatre and new work
• Willingness to take part in professional development opportunities

Values:

the behaviours a candidate should be able to demonstrate

• An enthusiastic & helpful attitude & a desire to work well across teams & project groups
• Willingness to work flexible hours including weekends and evenings if necessary

BACs values reflect the motto inscribed the walls of our old Town Hall building “Not for me, not for you, but for us”. We are inclusive and kind.

We expect all our staff to live this motto in their approach to work and BACs mission.

Terms & Conditions

Salary
£37,500 gross per annum

Hours
35 hours per week, excluding a daily one-hour lunch break.
This role is rota’d across daytime, evening and weekend shifts and spends time both operationally and in the office. We offer flexible working where possible.
Occasional evening and weekend work will be required.
All staff at Battersea Arts Centre are expected to attend performances and events, and be a part of the artistic life of the organisation.

Overtime
No overtime payments; TOIL system

Annual Leave
4 weeks per year, pro rata (5 weeks following one full year of service)

Probation period
6 months, with a 3 month review

Notice period
3 months

Contract Period
Permanent

Pension Scheme
BAC’s pension scheme provided by NEST

Staff Benefits
Complimentary tickets (subject to availability and staff ticket policy)

Employment Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured,

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discount in the BAC cafe (subject to discount policy)

5 Development Days (pro rata)