Job Description

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Salary

Circa 50k depending on experience
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Hours

40
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Type

Permanent - Part Time
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Closing Date

02-02-2026 at 23:59
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Location

Sunderland Empire, High Street West

Sunderland

Tyne and Wear

SR1 3EX

Technical & Buildings Manager

The Sunderland Empire

Thinking about a fresh start in the North East, region of culture, castles and coasts? Sunderland is a lively city by the sea, and the Empire Theatre is right at its heart of its transformation--the biggest theatre between Edinburgh and Manchester. Officially one of the best workplaces in the world (GPTW survey 2025) and hosting big West End shows and increasingly buzzing with energy.

What's the job?

We're looking for someone experienced in operating within the theatre/live events sector, to lead our technical and facilities team, making sure every show and event runs smoothly and safely. You'll be the go-to person for visiting productions, manage building projects, and help keep our venue in top shape. You'll also play a key part in our senior management team, helping shape the future of the theatre. This year you'll be working on the RSC's Matilda, Moulin Rouge, Woman in Mind starring Sheridan Smith, pantomime (oh yes you will!) amongst a stellar line up of many others.

What you'll do:

Lead and motivate the technical and buildings teams


Be the main contact for producers, tour managers, and contractors


Champion health, safety, and wellbeing for everyone in the building


Oversee budgets and technical projects


Make sure the building is always safe, welcoming, and ready for action


Work with our creative learning and community teams on events and outreach


Collaborate with Technical Operations colleagues across ATG where required


What we're looking for:


Experience managing technical teams in live performance venues


Strong leadership and people skills


Solid knowledge of health & safety and building management - Bonus points for IOSHH/NEBOSH certification or experience with building systems


Great at planning, organising, and working under pressure


Comfortable with Word, Excel, and Outlook


Bonus points for IOSHH/NEBOSH certification or experience with building systems

Why join us?

Be part of a friendly, ambitious team in a city with loads to offer


Help bring world-class shows to the North East


Opportunities to grow, learn, and make a real impact


We value diversity, inclusion, and sustainability--everyone's welcome

Interested?

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.


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 email recruitment@atgentertainment.com where you can find our contact details to request a confidential discussion.





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Closing Date

02-02-2026 at 23:59