Technical Director

Your job description

• In consultation with the general management, you develop a clear and coherent technical, facility and maintenance policy in the short and long term;
• You ensure, both internally and externally, the consistent implementation of the technical and facility policies and continuously improve them;
• You advise management and your teams on technical matters;
• You organise, coordinate and supervise the teams under your responsibility;
• You prepare their budgets and monitor them closely;
• You motivate, evaluate and support the development of your teams;
• You manage and improve internal and external relations and represent your departments with internal and external stakeholders in order to foster collaboration.

Your profile

• You hold a master’s degree;
• You have at least 10 years of relevant experience in a position of responsibility within the technical departments of a theatre;
• You have a thorough understanding of the operations of an opera house, general construction techniques, including stage technology and the functioning of scenery and costume workshops;
• You are fully familiar with production creation processes within an opera house or theatre;
• Thanks to your previous experience, you are able to manage large multidisciplinary teams and oversee their budgets and schedules;
• You are fluent in French, Dutch and English. Knowledge of any additional language is an asset;
• You have a good knowledge of the Belgian and international artistic landscape.

Our offer

• A full-time contract starting on July 1, 2027;
• Attractive benefits: full reimbursement of public transport season tickets, meal vouchers, eco vouchers, group insurance and hospitalisation insurance at preferential rates;
• Hybrid working: whether you prefer working on-site with colleagues or working comfortably from home, the choice is yours — up to 2 days of remote work per week for a full-time position;
• A cultural and inspiring work environment, with numerous training opportunities and well-being initiatives such as yoga and Pilates classes. And to top it all off: two discounted tickets for the general rehearsal of each opera production — an exclusive preview!

Selection procedure

• If your application is shortlisted by the Talent Management team and the Technical Management based on your CV and cover letter, you will be contacted for a 15-minute phone interview;
• If expectations are aligned following this exchange, you will be invited to la Monnaie for a first interview with the Technical Management and a member of the Talent Management team;
• If the first interview is successful, an assessment will be organised by an external assessment center;
• Feedback from this assessment will be shared during a second interview with the general management and a member of the directors’ committee;
• Finally, and prior to any offer of employment, references will be checked.

Interested?

Please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@lamonnaie.be, mentioning “Vacancy – Technical Director”, no later than April 15, 2026.