Technical Production Manager

About the Company

The Revel Puck Circus is a contemporary circus company born in East London. We are a fast‑scaling arts organisation straddling commercial grit with deep community engagement. Through 2025 we delivered a subsidised national tour, ran a dedicated venue at the Brighton Fringe, staged three productions at Edinburgh, and sold out a run.

Whether producing bespoke shows for brands like LIBERTY and Boden or running multiple London pop‑up venues simultaneously, we move with a DIY spirit and professional precision. In 2026, our output grows as we look to welcome at least 100,000 audience members. We are striving to further embed our mission without losing our edge.

Our work is guided by three principles:

• PUNK: We carve our own path and do it ourselves.
• POPULAR: We make world‑class art that is actually for everyone.
• REAL: We celebrate the raw, poignant, and joyful reality of human physicality.

The Year Zero Shift

The Revel Puck Circus is changing. In 2026, we are moving from a project‑to‑project team to a high‑output production house. We’re launching a 19‑stop national tour with a 30‑person team, moving every one to two weeks from March to September.

Beyond the tour we’re running a venue at Brighton Fringe, delivering high‑spec commercial activations for brands, and ending the year by running three tented venues in London through December.

Position Overview

We need a Technical Production Manager to design the machine that makes all of this possible. If you love puzzles, are excited about creating something new and want to be part of a dynamic team this is the job for you.

Working Hours & Setup

• Hours: 3 days per week (Flexible, with strategic site visits)
• Location: Shoreditch office / Hybrid
• Reports to: Artistic Director/CEO & Executive producer
• You'll operate the role remotely and meet with teams in person as required.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Building and Designing

• Recruit and lead project‑specific managers – the on‑tour Tech Managers, Tent Masters, and Ops Leads who will deliver our 2026 seasons.
• Design the Monday move and Tuesday build choreography so it’s efficient and doesn’t burn the crew out.
• Author Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), the “Puck Bibles,” so every site – from the Olympic Park to Paris – is built to the same “Puck Standard.”

2. Senior Oversight & the “Paper Shield”

• Serve as the Competent Person for the company, overseeing RAMS and Construction Phase Plans (CDM).
• Lead high‑level meetings with Safety Advisory Groups (SAGs) and Local Authorities to clear the legal path.
• Manage long‑term maintenance of assets – Big Tops, fleet, gear – ensuring everything is serviced and safe for the next project.

3. Strategic “Yes, And” Thinking

• Organise multi‑site logistics and asset management across several sites simultaneously.
• Translate brand partners’ creative vision into a technical reality that is safe, stunning, and on‑budget.
• Own technical and site budgets, identifying where spending now saves labor hours later.

Who You Are

• A Leader: 5+ years in production or site management, ready to manage a wider scope.
• A Systems Thinker: Can see bottlenecks in a site plan before trucks arrive.
• The Safety Net: Calm under pressure and a go‑to problem‑solver.
• Technically Sharp: Proficient with CAD, BS7909 (power), MUTA (structures), and other technical tools.

What This Role Offers

We work hard, but we’re serious about ensuring our team doesn’t burn out. The role is based on a 3‑day week that respects your time outside of the circus.

We offer a competitive salary, paid overtime during our busiest “go‑live” build weeks, and a hybrid working approach. Most importantly, you’ll help build the blueprint for one of the UK’s most exciting, mischievous circus companies as we step into our biggest chapter yet.

How to Apply

Please upload a copy of your CV and cover letter by the 12th January 2025 to (application link).

Seniority Level & Employment

Mid‑Senior Level – Part‑time.

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