Careers

Purpose of Post

 The Assistant Technical Manager - Music (ATM) will report to the Technical Manager – Music and assist in the event planning and delivery of the Barbican music programme of over 250 concerts annually to one world-class standard. In assisting in the allocation of our talented technical team, the ATM will ensure that all artistic events and related activity are staffed, equipped, and budgeted for, including live-streamed events.

The ATM will also work alongside the Barbican Music Production Team, advancing events across the full range of the Barbican Centre’s music output, from Classical, Jazz, and Contemporary, by organising the department’s technical hires, freelancer bookings and performance requirements. Forging and maintaining good relations with associates, freelancers and suppliers is an essential part of the role.

Alongside the department’s main output, the ATM will assist in overseeing and booking the equipment requirements for all set-ups, soundchecks, rehearsals, use of our recording studio, and get-ins/outs for the Centre’s music events, all within budget and on time.

The ATM will aid the Technical Management Department in developing the technical team to their best ability by supporting professional development and by identifying key training and career opportunities.

The ATM will work alongside and assist the other Technical Managers and Technical Supervisors with technical equipment purchases and general upkeep of spaces to ensure all health & safety protocols are met and exceeded.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• To report to the Technical Manager – Music and work alongside the other Technical Managers to assist the delivery of over 250 events per year to one international standard, reflecting the Barbican’s standing as a world-class arts centre and conference venue.
• To work with the Music Production team on the advance and delivery of music events, offering technical support, and to organise equipment and freelancer hires.
• To attend production meetings, including site visits where necessary. This may involve weekend and evening work, so some flexibility is required. The postholder will be on the rota system.

• To assist in the day-to-day operation of the stage and technical systems, ensuring that high standards of service are maintained, and Safe Systems of Work are adhered to, in all Music Department venues.

   

• To support the Technical Management Team with feasibility studies, capital projects and equipment acquisitions.

   

• To keep up to date with technical developments within the Events sector, and to maintain general technical knowledge in all areas including AV, sound, lighting, and stage equipment.

   

• To support the Senior Technical Manager, when needed, in the Health and Safety function for the Music Department.

   

• Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Occupational Health and Safety Policy in relation to the duties of the post, and at all times give due regard to the health and safety of both themselves and others when carrying out their duties.

• Actively seek to implement the City of London’s Equal Opportunity Policy and the objective to promote equality of opportunity in relation to the duties of the post.

   

• To undertake any other duties that may reasonably be requested appropriate to the grade

To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please see the ‘Job Information Pack’.

How to apply

To apply, please click on the apply online button below.

If there are any issues with the application process, please contact the Barbican Careers team at [email protected].

Deadline for applications is midnight on Wednesday 28th May 2025, please note the advert may close prior to the date stated if a large volume of applications are received. Please do submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing out as we are unable to accept late applications. We regret that we are unable to provide feedback on your application.

Candidates are required to have the legal right to live and work in the UK to apply for this role. You will need to produce photographic identification and proof of eligibility if you are called to interview.

The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do. 

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.