Reading Rep Theatre is looking for an experienced, practical and collaborative Technical and Buildings Manager to join our team.

This is a hands-on role at the heart of our theatre. You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day technical delivery of our productions, visiting work, hires and events, while also taking the lead on the safe and effective running of our building.

The role includes:

• Delivering and supporting the technical requirements of productions, hires and events
• Working regular duty technician shifts, including during performance weeks
• Managing and developing a sufficiently trained pool of technical staff and freelancers, ensuring competent cover across the programme
• Taking responsibility for day-to-day building maintenance and security, including alarms, access, keys and keyholding, contractor access and liaison with our landlord, Activate Learning
• Acting as Reading Rep Theatre’s organisational lead and competent person for Health & Safety, providing oversight, advice and assurance across our onsite and offsite activity
• Leading on emergency planning and supporting safe working practices across the organisation
• Managing agreed technical budget lines
• Acting as one of the organisation’s named out-of-hours contacts, taking first calls on building, technical and Health & Safety matters outside normal working hours