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Head of Lightingexpired

Queen's Theatre Hornchurch

United Kingdom United Kingdom, London
Posted on: Feb. 19, 2024

Description:

The Head of Lighting will take senior responsibility for the delivery and management of lighting requirements for Queen’s Theatre Hornchurch productions and co-produced work, presented performances and related projects.​ ​
Job Description
Reporting to: Technical Manager

Salary: £28,706 per annum. UK Theatre payments will apply when applicable

Hours: 39 hours, with regular evening and weekend work, for which time off in lieu would apply.

Holiday: 20 days holiday pro-rata during each holiday year, plus public holidays, increasing to 25 days with length of service. The holiday year runs from 01 April to 31 March.

Period of Notice: 2 months

Person Specification:

Excellent knowledge and understanding of current lighting equipment and practices.

Thorough knowledge of ETC Lighting desks and the ability to programme.

Experience of programming moving lights.

Good knowledge of Qlab and the ability to program.

Good knowledge of AV and projection for use in a theatre environment.

Aptitude for providing a warm and supportive service to creative teams, visiting companies and hirers.

Ability to lead and develop the work of others as part of a close team.

Positive and flexible approach to problem-solving.

Experience in using Vectorworks, Auto CAD and/or Capture.

Please ensure you read the full job description which can be found at: https://www.queens-theatre.co.uk/about-us/qrecruit/ - QRecruit - Queens Theatre

Job Requirements
Working as part of the Technical team, led by the Technical Manager. The Head of Lighting will work closely alongside the Head of Sound, House Technicians and Casual Technicians as required.

The Head of Lighting will take senior responsibility for the delivery and management of lighting requirements for Queen's Theatre Hornchurch productions and co-produced work, presented performances and related projects.

Please ensure you read the full job description which can be found at: https://www.queens-theatre.co.uk/about-us/qrecruit/ - QRecruit - Queens Theatre

Job Responsibilities
To work with & support the creative teams to realise each production's lighting design to the highest standard within allocated resources.

To design/establish a standard generic lighting rig for periods of hire & as a base for visiting companies.

To take on show roles, including operating and Production Electrician for produced presented work.

To maintain the Theatre's lighting equipment at an appropriate level, research & propose new lighting equipment purchases and develop the lighting equipment replacement programme.

To develop & maintain an accurate database of lamps used across the building ensuring there is sufficient spares in stock.

To support the Theatre's technical needs across all QTH activities: including Communities, Fundraising, & Events programming at the theatre and at other venues.

To promote & ensure the highest level of Health and Safety across the organisation, ensuring all work is safe & complies with current regulations

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Job Overview
Job Title: Head of Lighting at Queen's Theatre Hornchurch
Salary: £25k-£30k
Hours: Full time
Artform: Theatre
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Fri, 08 Mar 2024


How to Apply
Application Deadline: ​Friday 08 March 2024 at 12 noon​

Interviews:​
First Interview date, via Zoom: Tuesday 12 March 2024​
Second Interview, In-person at QTH: Friday 15 March 2024​

To submit your application: ​
The Application form, Equal Opportunities form and full job description can be found at: QRecruit - Queens Theatre​

Send completed forms to [email protected]

For assistance, please email: [email protected]

Contact name: Pauline Dawson
Contact email: [email protected]

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Application Deadline: Mar. 08, 2024
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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