Technical Manager SWE
Job description
Sadler's Wells is a world-leading creative organisation dedicated to dance in all its forms. Our mission is to make and share dance that inspires us all.
Sadler’s Wells seeks an experienced Technical Manager for our Sadler’s Wells East site. Reporting directly to the Technical Director, you’ll oversee show presentation and production, ensuring the highest standards. Your responsibilities include managing technical aspects, maintaining infrastructure, and optimizing equipment and staffing. This permanent role offers a chance to bring dance to life on the Sadler’s Wells East stage.
Sadler’s Wells East is a receiving theatre with varied seasons, including both artistic and commercial activities. Candidates would be required to have a flexible approach to working patterns, available to work weekends if required and ideally will have experience of working with either repertory or touring companies.
Sadler’s Wells benefits include:
Right to request flexible working from day one
Employee Assistance Programme
Complementary tickets and discounts
Enhanced holiday and time off in lieu policy
For more information please view the job pack here - Technical Manager SWE Job Pack - December 2025
We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT on Wednesday 21 January 2026. Interviews will take place on Tuesday 27 January 2026.
We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from Black, Asian and those belonging to ethnic groups that are currently underrepresented within the Arts. Applications from d/Deaf and disabled communities and low socio-economic backgrounds are also welcome. As a user of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in the Job Pack.
Sadler’s Wells also collaborates with Parents in Performing Arts (PiPA) in efforts to support parents and carers within the industry.
If you would like support or have any queries regarding the format or submission of the application, please contact us on recruitment@sadlerswells.com.
For a list of all our current opportunities, please go to the Sadler’s Wells website sadlerswells.com/vacancies. Please note that if you have not already done so, you will be required to register an account with us when you first apply for one of our opportunities.
