Head of Technical and Production

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Building Operations, the Schwarzman Centre Head of Technical and Production will be responsible for the development and delivery of the technical & production facilities of the Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, a multi-purpose building combining academic departments, a major Bodleian Humanities Library and a range of performance and exhibition spaces. Located within the building are a Concert Hall, Theatre, Cinema, Black Box experimental space, Exhibition Hall, 3 Music Studios and a Rehearsal Hall. The Head of Technical & Production will be responsible for supporting these venues, and the wider building, ensuring optimal management and coordination of the facilities.

You will join at an exciting and important time for the Humanities Division as it plans for the new Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities. Leading up to the building’s completion in summer 2025, you will play a key role in developing the Centre’s operational aspects, especially the management of its venues and their technical offer.

About you

In addition to having significant experience of leading a technical team, the successful candidate will have extensive knowledge of technical procedures in a multi-use venue. Strong communication skills in liaising with diverse stakeholders are essential for this role, along with experience of managing and motivating a technical department in a venue which works across a range of live art forms and event activity. You will have excellent negotiation skills, experience of setting and managing budgets, and proven experience of positively influencing Health and Safety culture and compliance.

The duties and skills required are described in further detail in the job description.

Application process

Applications for this vacancy are to be made online via www.recruit.ox.ac.uk and Vacancy ID 178051 or via this link direct to the advertisement, where the job description and access to the online recruitment system can also be found.

Applications should be submitted online and include a CV and a supporting statement.

As part of your application you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now.

For further details, please refer to the How to apply section of the job description. Any further enquires may be directed to hr@humanities.ox.ac.uk.

The closing date for applications is 12.00 noon on 10 March 2025. Only applications received before this time can be considered.

Shortlisting will take place the following week and interviews will be held in the week commencing 24 March 2025.

Please quote Vacancy ID 178051 on all correspondence.

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