Head of Technical and Stageexpired
Tyne Theatre & Opera House
United Kingdom, North East
Posted on: Oct. 10, 2024
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Description:
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced industry professional to join the theatre’s Wider Leadership Team. A programme of investment in our technical specification is underway, alongside a wider refurbishment and development project so now really is an exciting time to join us at our beautiful theatre.
Job Description
Job Title: Head of Technical & Stage
Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Appointed by: Interview Panel
Period of Appointment: 37.5 hours per week (evening and weekend working will be required)
Salary: Up to £42K (subject to experience & qualifications)
Purpose of Role
The Head of Technical & Stage is responsible for effectively and efficiently managing the theatre's technical operations. The post holder will also oversee the venue's reactive and preventative maintenance programmes, and actively assist/support the Senior Leadership and Project Teams in delivering development and refurbishment projects.
The role is required to ensure that all the technical aspects of the theatre's busy programme of events are met and delivered to a high standard.
The role will report to the CEO and work alongside all departments.
Working hours will require flexibility and will include evenings and weekends.
Job Requirements
Experience of working at a senior level in a theatre's technical department
Experience of stage management, professional pantomimes, and in house/amateur productions
Knowledge of and ability to operate sound and lighting systems
To engage in relevant training programmes, including First Aid at Work, Working at Height, Fire Prevention, Pyrotechnics etc
Experience of managing a team and investment in onward development and wellness
Knowledge of theatre technical equipment and practices
Knowledge of health & safety best practice and regulations, as stipulated in the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974
Have an IOSH health and safety qualification
To engage with recognised industry bodies to help ensure best practices are understood and implemented
Knowledge and experience of working with heritage venues with English Heritage listed status
Experience of working with major promoters and artists
Job Responsibilities
To manage the day-to-day operation and activities of the technical department
To ensure that all requirements of visiting productions are met and executed professionally and to the highest standards
To set and effectively manage technical and maintenance budgets as required
To engage and contribute in all aspects of the Theatre's mission, community objectives, and operation
To manage the permanent technical team, ensuring that their time and workload is managed effectively and efficiently
To recruit and manage casual and volunteer crew
To complete and oversee Induction training, ongoing staff learning and development and 1 to 1 staff reviews
To implement and oversee the Health & Safety in all backstage and on-stage areas
To manage and monitor the technical equipment to ensure it is maintained and inspected regularly and that accurate records are kept
See job description for full key responsibilities
Application Deadline:
Nov. 30, 2024
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Administrative
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
North East
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