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Closing date: 7 April 2025 Department/Team: Theatre Operations Responsible to: Building Operations Manager Contract: Permanent Location: The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week, Working on a shift pattern to be determined but within the hours&nbsp;of 08.00-22.00 between Monday-Sunday (Additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the post) Salary: £28,808 per annum Ensure the smooth running of the Old Vic Theatre's historic building in this full-time role.The Theatre Operations Team are collectively responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the building day-to-day. The Building Operations Technician will provide practical support in maintaining and upkeep of the historic&nbsp;Grade II listed building. They will act as a first point of contact for any on the ground issues or queries related to the&nbsp;building and maintenance. Responsibilities<ul><li>Undertaking a range of maintenance and fabric tasks to aid the upkeep of our building.</li><li>Carrying out routine monitoring of building systems and equipment, including the BMS system</li><li>Under the supervision of the Building Operations Manager, practical maintenance and upkeep of our&nbsp;auditorium space, including auditorium seat repairs and numbering, including change overs as required.</li><li>Taking responsibility as a Fire Marshall during evacuations and performing evacuation duties were required.</li><li>Monitoring and responding to Radio requests for Building and Facilities related tasks.</li><li>Supervising external maintenance contractors when working on site, providing site inductions at the start of&nbsp;their work(s), and ensuring that they adhere to our safe working policies and procedures.</li><li>Taking receipt of deliveries and assisting with moving equipment and assets around the organisation's&nbsp;premises.</li><li>Preparing spaces, equipment, furniture, and the format of rooms ready for use.</li><li>Carrying out and logging specified building, H&amp;S, environmental, and accessibility checks.</li><li>Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current and new safe working practices and adhere to them.</li><li>Providing cover for the Building Operations Manager as required.</li><li>Assisting the Building Operations Manager in preparing method statements and risk assessments for in&nbsp;house works, ensuring these are reviewed when required.</li><li>Assisting the Building Operations Manager in ensuring that our COSHH records (inventories, risk&nbsp;assessments, data sheet) records are kept up to date and reviewed regularly.</li><li>Assisting with fire, health &amp; safety and any other relevant training for staff and contractors as requested by&nbsp;the Operations Director, Head of Building Operations and Head of FOH Operations.</li><li>Completing reactive requests from the site relating to the Building and Facilities.</li><li>When required, operating the Building Management System – for which training will be provided.</li><li>Assisting the Head of Building Operations and Operations Administration Manager with longer term&nbsp;objectives, such as the goal to reduce energy and carbon emissions, by identifying any patterns or practices&nbsp;that could be improved.</li><li>Assisting with the undertaking of scheduled preventative maintenance work and checks.</li><li>Acting as a First Aider and attending refresher training courses when required.</li><li>Acting as a keyholder and Out of Hours Emergency Contact, responding as required.</li><li>Working collaboratively with The Old Vic’s third-party Facilities Management company.</li><li>Carrying out and logging specified building, H&amp;S, environmental, and accessibility checks.</li><li>Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current and new safe working practices and adhering to them.</li></ul>This is not an exhaustive list of duties and the Theatre's management may, at any time, allocate other tasks which&nbsp;are of a similar nature or level.&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience in a similar maintenance or technician role, preferably within facilities or building operations.</li><li>Basic understanding of UK building regulations and health and safety requirements.</li><li>Technical qualifications or certifications are a plus, such as: City &amp; Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 in plumbing, electrical systems, or building services.</li><li>Previous experience of working within a public-facing premises</li><li>Comfortable working as part of a small team collaboratively, and working autonomously with minimal&nbsp;supervision</li><li>Demonstrable experience of completing building maintenance tasks</li><li>Good understanding of the safe and effective use of power and hand tools</li><li>Able to multi-task, work to deadlines, identify priorities and prioritise work with competing demands.</li><li>A ‘can do’ approach and positive relationship building skills across departments</li><li>Able to use initiative and find pragmatic solutions</li><li>Demonstrable continuous improvement approach to work</li><li>IT literacy, with good experience of the Microsoft Office suite. (Training will be given on software programs&nbsp;as required.)</li><li>Awareness of environmental sustainability</li></ul>We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

The Old Vic Theatre

Building operations technician - Full time

Closing date: 4th April 2025 at 12 pm middaySalary: £47,620 to £53,310 per annum (inclusive of Inner London Weighting)Contract: Full-time (35 hours), permanent Oversee the safe operation and legal compliance of The Barbican's music and business events.The Barbican Music team is looking for a highly motivated, dynamic and experienced Technical Manager (Systems) to lead the health &amp; safety requirements of the department, ensuring the safe operation and legal compliance for all music and business events and guaranteeing safe working conditions for staff, audiences and artists. By employing a thorough and knowledgeable approach to risk management, the Technical Manager will oversee all staff training, inductions and wellbeing provision, as well as producing robust risk assessments and associated documentation for events and technical operations, including rehearsals and offsite productions.In conjunction with the Technical Management Team and Technical Supervisors, the Technical Manager (Systems) will manage the year-round maintenance program for equipment and stage systems in the Concert Hall, Foyer Spaces and all associated technical venues, utilising a knowledge of regulatory requirements to oversee the internal and external schedule for the department’s technical equipment and infrastructure.The Technical Manager (Systems) will motivate and develop the technical team by supporting professional and personal development through application of good management practice and procedures and introduce best practice for safety and wellbeing across the department. They will work closely with the Technical Management Team and Production Managers as well as management from across the Centre to deliver these aims.The successful applicant will be self-motivated and will have technical management and line-management experience in a Concert Hall or similar arts, or business event, venue. Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>In-depth knowledge of Health &amp; Safety legislation, risk management and safe working practices, along with a recognised, industry-approved certification (i.e. NEBOSH, IOSH, or similar).</li><li>An excellent knowledge of the technical presentation of live music (classical and contemporary) and commercial events, including a familiarity with the physical make-up of modern auditoria, to degree level or equivalent professional experience.</li><li>A high level of competence in two or more of the following disciplines: theatrical stage automation, lighting, sound, video and film technology, and arts health and safety; preferably in a multi-disciplinary arts venue or a similar working environment.</li><li>Good experience in managing and motivating multi-skilled team members.</li></ul>You must be able to demonstrate:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>A track record of stakeholder management and the ability to communicate clearly with varied audiences, and to translate technical and critical safety information into language accessible to non-technical staff, contractors, and freelancers.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills.</li><li>Experience of managing and developing staff, including setting performance and objective measurements, and negotiating change.</li><li>Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively across boundaries.</li></ul> Candidates are required to have the legal right to live and work in the UK to apply for this role. You will need to produce photographic identification and proof of eligibility if you are called to interview.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Barbican Centre

Barbican & Guildhall School

Technical manager (Systems)

12 Mid-Level Opportunities