Assistant Venue Technical Manager (Freelance)
We are looking for an Assistant Venue Technical Manager for our travelling venue, The Beacon.
Deadline: 18 Feb 2025
Bradford 2025 is seeking to hire a Freelance Assistant Venue Technical Manager for The Beacon.
The Beacon will be our new touring events pavilion, a flagship project for Bradford 2025 which will travel to four park locations during the spring and summer months in 2025, with a capacity of up to 350.
Working alongside the Venue Technical Manager and Venue Operations & Events Manager, you will assist with overseeing the safe, compliant, and effective delivery of technical requirements, ensuring the smooth transition between events, whilst being fully supported by the wider Bradford 2025 team including Production, Programme & Finance.
At times, your role will be responsible for duty management and be central to making sure the venues work brilliantly.
If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.
Full detailed scope of work is contained in the link – see below
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with technical planning across all events programmed in the venue, ensuring the smooth and safe delivery of technical services, whilst maintaining excellent health & safety practices.
- Assist with management of contractors on site – the position will involve working closely with external contractors, performers, and the wider Bradford 2025 team.
- Coordinate technical requirements within agreed timescales and budgets.
- Pro-active in assisting the Venue Operations & Events Manager in the delivery of all activities, working with external partners and artists as needed, and deputising as necessary.
- This role will also involve duty management at times, overseeing the operational requirements of the venue alongside the venue manager.
Benefits include:
- £19.00 per hour, minimum 4 hour call/shifts
- A minimum of 200 hours per contract worked flexibly
- Confidential Employee Assistant Helpline.
Any additional hours shall be paid at the hourly rate and any hours left over could be used at our city centre venue.
How to apply
To apply for the role please send a copy of your CV and a covering note to [email protected]