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Technical Manager / Set Builder for venue-based touringexpired

Acrojou - Company - United Kingdom - StageLync

Posted by:  Acrojou

Posted on: May 24, 2019
  • Europe (France, United Kingdom)

Description:

Acrojou Technical Manager / Set Builder

Job type: part-time
Salary: negotiable based on experience
Location: South of France from end of May till end of Aug 2019, then UK till Jan 2020

Acrojou is recognised as one of the leading street theatre and circus companies in the UK. Blending theatre, acrobatics, bespoke structures and sublime visuals, we primarily tour to large-scale, public, outdoor events worldwide.

Underpinning Acrojou’s growing artistic output, achievements and ambition, are our creative, dynamic and driven team. This post represents an exciting opportunity for an ambitious creative professional to play a key role in taking the company forward at a pivotal time of change.

We are looking for a Technical Manager / Set Builder to join our friendly team. This post would be ideal for someone with experience in the technical management of venue-based touring and set building.


ROLE OBJECTIVES
You would be technical managing the show in the creation stage and later on in the touring stage.


ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES
The creation period will take place in France between the end of May until the end of August and you would be working alongside us building the set and creating the show.

You would ideally be available a week or two prior to get something basic constructed before we start in France. After France you would work with us on further rehearsals and teching the show in the UK, getting it ready for a couple of previews before it premiers in January 2020.


PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL SKILLS, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

As the ideal candidate, you would have:

Experience in venue-based touring essential
Experience in outdoor touring technical management a bonus
Set building / construction skills and experience
Own workshop or access to a workshop a bonus
Approximately 8-10 weeks availability (non-consecutive) required
Driving license essential
Own vehicle a bonus
French Speaker would be a huge bonus


KEY DATES

Application deadline:31st May 2019

To apply please visit our website acrojou.com/technical-manager-vacancy or send us an email to [email protected]
Application Deadline: May 31, 2019 1:00 am
Job Start Date: June 24, 2019 1:00 am
Job Duration: Open ended
Job/Audition Type: Part Time
Job Category: Technical/Show Support
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