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Location:
Manchester All Saints Campus
Faculty / Function:
Academic Services
Salary:
Grade 4 (£26,093 to £27,319)
Closing Date:
17 May 2026
Contract Type:
Permanent
Contracted Hours per week:
35
Are you passionate about theatre production and excited by the idea of helping students bring their creative work to life? Do you thrive in environments where technical skill, teamwork and creativity come together? If so, this could be the perfect next step for you.
We're looking for an Assistant Technical Officer – Wardrobe and Stage Management to join our Live Productions Team, supporting the vibrant and dynamic work of the Manchester School of Theatre.
About the team
The Live Productions Team is part of the wider Technical Services department, a diverse group of specialist technicians who support high quality teaching, learning and performance activities across the university. The team provides dedicated technical expertise for the Manchester School of Theatre within the School of English, working across professional theatre and performance spaces in the Grosvenor East Building.
This is an exciting environment where creativity, technical skill and hands on collaboration come together to deliver exceptional student experiences. Working here means joining a supportive, highly skilled team that plays a vital role in enabling innovative productions, student development and a vibrant performance culture.
About the role
The Assistant Technical Officer will support the delivery of high-quality theatre productions by assisting Technical Officers across both Wardrobe and Stage Management. The role involves contributing to the preparation, maintenance and operation of wardrobe facilities, costume resources and stage management processes within the Grosvenor East performance spaces.
The post also includes occasional support for wider university events that require live production expertise. You will work closely with colleagues, students and academic staff to ensure safe, smooth and professional production delivery. For further information about the role, please refer to the attached job description below.
About the candidate
We are seeking a proactive and skilled individual with practical experience in Theatre Wardrobe and Stage Management. You will have:
familiarity with live performance technologies, including costume/wardrobe equipment, staging systems, rigging and basic workshop tools.
strong communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to manage their own workload.
a collaborative attitude, commitment to excellent customer service and a willingness to learn and undertake relevant training are essential.
experience in a similar environment
a positive, team focused approach
For the full person specification, including the esential and desriable criteria for this role, please refer to the attached job description below.
To apply
If you would like to apply, please review the essential criteria in the job description and submit a covering letter (maximum one A4 page) and a CV (maximum two A4 pages) demonstrating how you meet the requirements of the role via the online application portal.
If you would like more information, please contact John Campbell at j.campbell@mmu.ac.uk.
Further information
Manchester Metropolitan University fosters an inclusive culture of belonging that promotes equity and celebrates diversity. We value a diverse workforce for the innovation and diversity of thought it brings and welcome applications from all local and international communities, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
We support a range of flexible working arrangements, including hybrid and tailored schedules, which can be discussed with your line manager. If you require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process or in your role, please let us know so we can provide appropriate support.
Our commitment to inclusivity includes mentoring programmes, accessibility resources, and professional development opportunities to empower and support underrepresented groups.
Manchester Met is a Disability Confident Leader and, under this scheme, aims to offer an interview to disabled people who apply for the role and meet the essential criteria as listed in the attached Job Description for that vacancy.
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