Audiovisual Manager (Starting in June 2026)

Purpose of the Role

The Audiovisual Managers primary purpose is to provide outstanding customer service and technical support in response to AV-related requests and production needs. This role oversees the operation and administration of Audio Visual systems theatres multi-purpose performance spaces studios and event venues across both Primary and Secondary campuses ensuring high-quality production delivery safety and the continuity of technical standards.

The role leads the technical and AV aspects of school productions and major events supporting the full event lifecycle from planning and rehearsals through to live technical delivery and post-event review. Artistic direction and performance leadership sit with teaching staff and event directors; this role ensures that all technical operations are safe coordinated and professionally executed in support of those aims.

The Audiovisual Manager also leads supervises and develops the schools two AV Technicians ensuring consistency in workflow standard operating procedures equipment management and service excellence across campuses. The role will also play a key part in the opening operational design and future management of the new auditorium in August 2026.

Leadership and Supervisory Responsibilities:

This is a strategically focused role that will involve working closely with the Head of Music Drama Directors of Marketing Section Heads and Event Leads. The Audiovisual Manager will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of day-to-day management across two campuses whilst ensuring that all staff follow organisational guidelines and procedures and provide excellent-quality care to students.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Management Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead end-to-end production planning for shows musicals concerts drama assessments assemblies and whole-school events.
• Develop and manage production schedules cue sheets technical plans and operational backstage procedures across both campuses.
• Provide professional supervision and ongoing coaching to AV Technicians to ensure efficient task allocation workflow consistency and technical excellence.
• Coordinate with teachers show directors event leads to ensure smooth communication and a unified production vision.
• Uphold best-practice stage management standards including cue calling scene transitions prompt book management and backstage communication systems.

2. Rehearsal & Performance Support

• Prepare rehearsal and performance spaces for safety readiness and technical configuration.
• Lead technical backstage operations during performances including AV cue execution communication systems real-time technical decision making and contingency management..
• Provide technical supervision of backstage areas to ensure safe use of equipment compliance with safety protocols and appropriate access around rigging cabling and technical infrastructure.

3. Student Training and Development

• Design and lead backstage training in consultation with the senior leadership team for students including stagecraft technical theatre literacy cue calling prop and set management lighting/sound operation and professional theatre etiquette.
• Mentor and manage student technical crews during productions fostering teamwork accountability problem-solving skills and leadership capacity.
• Support teacher-led learning in Music Theatre and Arts by providing technical knowledge practical demonstrations and performance-based learning experiences.
• Collaborate with sections to develop a student talent pipeline capable of supporting future productions and operating as a certified school crew team.

4. Production Innovation & Technical Leadership

• Manage and maintain AV systems lighting rigs sound equipment wireless systems projection technologies and stage hardware across both campuses.
• Maintain equipment inventory asset logging maintenance cycles replacement planning and resource allocation.
• Research and introduce innovative technical solutions to improve production capability acoustics staging design and visual experience.
• Lead technical support for assemblies graduations exhibitions ceremonies conferences and school-wide community events.

5. Health Safety Risk & Compliance

• Establish enforce and routinely review theatre safety procedures backstage protocols and hazard-prevention measures.
• Conduct and document risk assessments for staging rigging set construction live sound lighting power/electrical distribution and special effects.
• Ensure compliance with fire codes crowd management equipment safety standards emergency evacuation routes and accessibility requirements.
• Maintain safe storage and handling of props tools power equipment ladders rigging cables and stage infrastructure.
• Train staff and student crew in emergency response safe equipment operation and high-risk scenarios (lifting wiring flight bars machinery use etc.).

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Theatre Stage Management Technical Theatre Performing Arts or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in venue management and technical theatre ideally with leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Experience managing technical staff AV teams or theatre venues is strongly preferred.
• Experience working in school youth theatre or educational environments is desirable.
• Ability to work across multiple performance spaces and manage a large performance venue.

Knowledge and Skills

• Deep knowledge of stage management theatre operations production workflows and safety standards.
• Proficiency in lighting and sound systems AV technologies communication systems and theatre equipment.
• Strong organisational and project management skills; able to manage multiple productions and events simultaneously.
• Effective leadership and mentoring skills for guiding AV Technicians and student crews.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills across diverse teams.
• Ability to stay calm resourceful and focused during live events and tight timelines.

Personal Attributes

• Dynamic reliable and passionate about production quality and performance arts
• A supportive and collaborative leader with strong coaching and mentoring skills.
• Culturally sensitive and comfortable in an international school environment.
• Flexible solution-oriented and willing to take a hands-on role across campuses.
• Committed to safety professionalism and continuous improvement.
• Able to adapt effectively to new performance spaces across both campuses.