Head of Automation - West Endexpired
Short Street Productions Ltd
United Kingdom, London
Posted on: Apr. 17, 2025
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Description:
Job Summary
Tina Turner Musical Limited is looking for a Head of Automation to join the production at the Aldwych Theatre.
Job Description
The Head of Automation is responsible for the operation and maintenance of all automation equipment and moving pieces. They are also responsible for the smooth running of the Automation Department, including supervision of all Automation staff (Deputy Head of Automation and Automation No 3).
Outline of Terms and Conditions
TITLE OF POST: Head of Automation
START DATE:ASAP
SHOW SCHEDULE: 8 performances Monday-Saturday performances (Sunday rest day).
Ad hoc rehearsal and press/marketing calls.
PAY: £1,138.01 per week (BECTU Grade 1 plus buyout of 8 hours per week averaged across the contract). Additional payment for Sunday working.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD: 3 months
NOTICE PERIOD: Without notice during probationary period, not less than two weeks' notice once probation is completed.
Job Requirements
Person Specification
The post-holder must have the following:
Experience of operating and maintaining automation equipment for live performance/theatre.
Experience of basic programming and fault finding.
The ability to run a busy department and work as part of a large team..
The ability to adapt work in accordance with performance requirements.
Good communication skills.
Desirable
Experience with Stage Technologies G6 system.
Experience managing a team effectively.
Smoking Policy Please note that the usual place of work, Aldwych Theatre, is a no-smoking building.
Alcohol Policy All staff are expected to remain alcohol free during working hours and take personal responsibility for presenting themselves in a fit state for work i.e. alcohol free.
Job Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities Include
Operating the automation equipment for each performance as instructed and dictated by the artistic requirements and direction of the production.
Managing, supervising, and scheduling members of the Automation team, setting and supervising the automation plots undertaken by staff.
Keeping show cue sheets up to date.
Dealing with emergency repairs to automation equipment.
Ensuring all automation equipment is cleaned and daily automation checks completed to ensure equipment is in working order for each performance.
Planning the maintenance of all automation equipment both in-house and with suppliers of automation equipment so this may be scheduled to ensure no show delays.
Developing excellent relationships with suppliers.
Coordinating the supply of all equipment and consumables required to run the show within budget as approved by the Company/General Manager.
For full details, please see our website.
How to Apply
To apply, please send a CV and a short covering letter (no more than one page) outlining your suitability for the role, together with a completed Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to [email protected] by 10am Friday 25th April (quoting Head of Automation West End in the subject line).
Contact name: Anna
Contact email: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
Apr. 25, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
London
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