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.

Responsibilities
• 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.
• Manage the relevant budgets in line with monthly forecasting cycles, sharing updates with the Production Manager.
• 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.
• 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, both permanent & freelance
• 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 Development & Leadership

• 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

General
• 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