Technical and Building Manager

Leas Cliff Hall, is looking for a skilled and motivated Technical and Building Manager to head up our established team of technicians.

Leas Cliff Hall opened in 1927 and has played host to some of the best music acts such as Ozzy Osbourne, Kings of Leon, Thin Lizzy, Mcfly, and Pink Floyd, to name a few. The Theatre boasts a dynamic programme of live music, dance, comedy, and an annual pantomime. Since 1927 the venue has been refurbished several times in its long and colourful history. Built into Folkestone's cliff face Leas Cliff Hall is a Grade II listed building that boasts both the Grand Hall and The Channel Suite function space alongside a coffee shop and seasonal external food and beverage offers. The multi-functional venue can also accommodate conferences, meetings, and trade fairs.

The Technical and Building Manager will be responsible for leading the permanent and casual team of technicians, you'll ensure we offer the highest standards of technical support to many performances and events each year across our main auditorium and function space. Establishing great relationships with the touring companies visiting us is a key part of the role. You'll also be responsible for maintaining the building to a high standard and ensuring there is a positive safety culture throughout the venue team. This is a varied role including a good mixture of planning, management, and practical technical work. 

Please see our job description download for full details of the role and responsibilities, and contact us if you have any questions about the role. Previous technical and leadership experience in a live entertainment context is essential, we are keen to hear from candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. The role is offered on an annualised hours basis, with payment for 100 premium hours included in the salary. Evening and weekend work is an essential part of this role.

First interviews will take place on Tuesday 11th March.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means that we are taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged, and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will offer an interview or recruitment event to disabled candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they best meet the essential criteria for the role. Where we receive more applications than we are reasonably able to interview for any given role, we will retain applications for the next available interview opportunity wherever possible.  

If you’d like to discuss accessibility prior to applying, please review our job description where you can find our contact details to request a confidential discussion. 

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and strive to provide a stage for everyone. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture. Find out more about us and our values at atg.co.uk and careers.atg.co.uk