Technical Production Manager

As part of our ambitious plans for culture, creativity and regeneration we are seeking to recruit a Technical Production Manager to support the delivery of an ambitious festival programme and the work of Rochdale Film Office. Work under the direction of the Festival and Film Development Manager, the Technical Production Manager will play a pivotal role in supporting the technical and operational delivery of a range of strategic in-house and partnership Festivals and Events and commercial festivals wishing to deliver activity in the borough. You will also work closely with Rochdale’s Film Office Manager to support the smooth running of the new Rochdale Film Office. The ideal candidate will have a significant technical background, project management and logistics experience in the festival sector, a strong understanding of the challenges faced by the sector and excellent contacts. We are looking for someone that is energetic, organized and creative, a motivated, entrepreneurial self-starter that can confidently manage an exciting and varied workload incorporating multiple work streams. You will be a collaborator, committed to building effective working relationships with stakeholders and the festival and film sectors

Background to the Role

Almost a decade of regeneration is reshaping our place, delivering new transport, leisure, culture and business opportunities with culture and heritage at its core. We have exciting new strategies in place for Festivals and Events, Culture, Cultural and heritage Assets, Visitor Economy and investment to help us to achieve our goal of being a creatively ambitious Borough where our diverse community enjoys equal access to experience;

The strategic Festival and Events function and Rochdale Film Office will make significant contributions to developing a positive place narrative for the borough, animating.

key urban and greenspaces, engaging with residents and visitors, providing creative learning and training opportunities .  The services will drive income generation and inward investment contributing to the socio-economic life of the borough and galvanising Rochdale’s position as a great place, to live, work, play and visit.

Basic Objectives of the Post

• Work closely with the Festival and Film Development Manager, RDA and Rochdale Borough Council colleagues to support the delivery of a range of small to large scale, indoor and outdoor strategic festival and events, delivered directly by the team or by our community and commercial partners.
• Work closely with the Film Office Manager and other staff in the RDA and Rochdale Council to support the Film Office’s day-to-day business activities and maximise income generation opportunities.

Key Tasks & Responsibilities

Act as the Culture and Placemaking Team’s lead Technical Production officer supporting the technical delivery of the Borough Strategic Events programme wider alignment with place priorities.

•  Support the planning, development and delivery of Festival and events, liaising with suppliers, scheduling and overseeing production including, budget management, site set up and technical production facilities. And the Creation of Safety Management Documents
• Supervise freelance and temporary staff and volunteers delivering festival and events programmes as and when required.
• Responsiblility for Site Management and Safety, Working closely with colleagues in Licensing, Environmental Management, Environmental Health, Highways and the Safety Advisory Group to ensure that all festival and filming activity complies with all relevant legislation including Health and Safety, Safeguarding etc. and in line with industry best practice guidelines
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with key Council departments, Community and Commercial partners to support the smooth and efficient running of the Festival Programme and Film Office.
• Manage the process of ensuring appropriate community consultation occurs for festival and filming.
• Effectively communicate information answering enquiries and responding to questions as required.  Providing project updates to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion and writing reports.
• Manage an accurate list of contacts and stakeholders.
• Maximise opportunities for social value encouraging associated training, employment and education activities for Rochdale residents.
• Support the Film Office Manager to process filming applications via FilmApp – issuing invoices, obtaining Health and Safety documentation along with relevant paperwork, managing security deposits, booking parking or security, issuing keys or codes, seeking answers from location owners and productions.
• Support the Film Office Manager to maintain the Film location database listings – including editing images and writing copy and tags.
• Support the Film Office Manager carrying out location availability checks and offer alternative location solutions or dates where applicable, attending set visits – inspecting activities being carried out are as agreed and taking appropriate action if not.

HOW TO APPLY

We want to find out how your skills and experience are a good match for the role. In cover letter (no more than 4 pages) & CV or voice/video recording (10min maximum), please outline:

• Why you are interested in this role
• How your skills and experience match the job description above
• How you would manage the associated workload over the contracted time
• How your commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion, and environmental responsibility is evident in your previous work / voluntary / lived experience

Applications should be submitted to: [email protected]

Closing date for applications: 12 noon Friday 30th May, 2025.