Technical Supervisor ( Sound/AV)

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Salary: £42,750  - £47,620 Inclusive of Inner London Weighting 
Contractual Hours: 35
Basis: Permanent
Attachments:  Job Information Pack

The Barbican is a multidisciplinary international arts centre in the City of London.

Across its theatres, concert halls, cinemas, galleries, business venues, public and community spaces, the Barbican showcases the most exciting artists and performers from around the world, pushing traditional artistic boundaries and helping us understand our lives in new and unexpected ways. Each year, the Centre presents hundreds of different performances, events and exhibitions that entertain and inspire millions of people, create connections, provoke debate, and reflect the world we live in.

Firmly rooted in its neighbourhood, the Barbican collaborates on projects with local communities, and supports young people and emerging talent to develop their artistic practice and access jobs in the creative industry.

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Purpose of Post

The Technical Supervisor will work closely with the Technical Manager (Sound/AV) 
and all departments to deliver a diverse and dynamic programme of theatre, dance, 
music, and commercial events to an international standard, with a particular focus on 
expertise in video and sound.

To Supervise Sound/AV Technicians, as well as casual and freelance staff, ensuring 
excellent client liaison and consistently high-quality service delivery. 

The Technical Supervisor will be expected to plan, supervise, and delegate tasks effectively to meet 
the technical and logistical demands of each production, while promoting a positive, 
collaborative, and constructive team atmosphere.

Work in liaison with the Technical Manager (Sound/AV) to oversee the maintenance 
and purchasing programme for Theatre sound and video equipment, ensuring all 
systems are safe, reliable, and fit for purpose. 

Rig and operate sound and video equipment to the standard required by the 
Theatre's wide-ranging programme. Commit to delivering the highest level of customer service to both internal 
stakeholders and external clients.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

1. Support supervision of Barbican Theatre’s technical operations (video & sound), 
taking lead on coordinating and delivering all event activities with effective setup, 
operation, troubleshooting, and consistently high technical standards.
2. Supervise, mentor, and train Sound/AV Technicians. Oversee daily operations of the 
Sound/AV function and coordinate staff schedules in collaboration with the Technical 
Manager.
3. Maintain a strong working knowledge of modern stage technologies, with a focus on 
recent developments in video, sound, and networking.
4. Attend production and technical meetings when required, liaising with staff, artists, 
and commercial clients to ensure smooth communication and technical planning.
5. Keep the Technical Manager (Sound/AV) informed of any equipment requirements 
related to Video and Sound operations. 
6. Provide technical advice and support to Production Managers regarding the evolving 
demands of video and sound for productions, ensuring delivery to the highest 
standard. 
Technical Supervisor – Sound/AV /Barbican Centre -Theatre / April 2025
7. Support the Technical Manager (Sound/AV) in delivering a maintenance and 
improvement programme for video and sound. This includes maintaining accurate 
records, writing reports, and updating asset registers and databases.
8. Collaborate effectively with other technical disciplines as necessary to ensure 
integrated technical delivery across all events.
9. Maintain an up-to-date understanding of current Health and Safety regulations and 
best practices, particularly regarding technical operations.
10. Prepare, implement, and oversee Health and Safety procedures, including risk 
assessments, to ensure compliance with legal and institutional requirements.
11. Promote and develop safe working practices among all staff, ensuring Health and 
Safety awareness among casual, freelance, and external teams. Assist with 
departmental training as required. 
12. Work with the Technical Manager (Sound/AV) on feasibility studies, capital and 
revenue projects, and procurement. Take lead responsibility for specific Sound and 
Video projects and produce technical reports as needed.
13. Act as deputy for the Technical Manager (Sound/AV) when required.
14. Undertake any duties appropriate to the grade as reasonably requested by the 
Technical Manager (Sound/AV) or Production Manager.
15. Build and maintain strong working relationships with other Barbican departments and 
collaborate with all other technical teams as needed.
16. Actively implement the City of London’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy, 
ensuring a safe working environment for all.
17. Promote and support the City of London’s Equal Opportunities Policy in all aspects 
of work.
18. Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role, skills, and experience, as 
may be reasonably requested by the Head of Theatre

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If there are any issues with the application process, please contact the Barbican Careers team at Careers@barbican.org.uk.

Deadline for applications is 23:55 on Wednesday 25th June 2025 . The advert may close ahead of this date if a sufficient number of applications is reached - apply early to avoid missing out.

Please note that we are unable to accept late applications. We regret that we are unable to provide feedback on your application.

The City of London Corporation want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do. The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation – and is committed to regularly benchmarking and reviewing pay against external sectors.

As part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of staff within the Barbican we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from groups that are currently underrepresented, including people from the Global Majority* and D/deaf and disabled people. We want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please contact us if you require reasonable adjustments as part of the application process.

*Global Majority is a collective term that refers to people who are Black, Asian, Brown, dual-heritage, indigenous to the global south, and or, have been racialised as 'ethnic minorities'.