Theatre Technical ManagerexpiredCharterhouse |
Description:Charterhouse seeks to appoint, a Theatre Technical Manager who will be responsible for the safe and efficient day to day running of the Ben Travers Theatre by supporting the Director of Performing Arts in promoting excellence in the theatre within Charterhouse. To provide technical production expertise to all School and lettings productions.Performing Arts at Charterhouse is an extremely fast growing and incredibly popular area of the school. It's very proudly acknowledged and recognised by all at Charterhouse as a very important part of what we offer. Drama GCSE and Theatre A-Level see great numbers with strong results. Our co-curricular offering, with hundreds of students pouring through the theatre doors auditioning for the various plays and productions, provides the students with the chance to be part of something very special and goes from strength to strength. We also offer a dance programme that is ever growing and with the Ben Travers Theatre building work starting - beginning our expansion - this is an exciting time to be part of the team. A team full of energy and passion and who care greatly about their subject. A new studio theatre and classroom will be completed by Easter 2025. We need the space! LAMDA continues to see extraordinary numbers too and we're very proud to have just performed our most successful show in Charterhouse history with 'Legally Blonde' playing 8 sold out performances and with nearly 2000 audience members through the doors of the Ben Travers Theatre ('BTT'). The BTT is a major part what makes Charterhouse so wonderfully welcoming with its unique ability to be both a professional theatre and a social space for students to come and unwind from their academic studies. Our experienced team offer expertise and fun and have the drive to continue to make Charterhouse THE place to come to for Performing Arts. Job Requirements Essential Experience of managing the technical productions of a theatre. A technical qualification in theatre production and a specialism in at least one of the following: lighting, sound or set construction. A systematic and thorough approach to work, with good attention to detail Be able to follow instructions and be a team player. A self-starter able to work on own initiative. Polite and courteous manner with a wide range of people of all ages. Be practical and keep a cool head in emergencies. Be good at organising and planning ahead. The ability to use imagination to problem-solve and undertake tasks in the most effective way possible. Be observant and able to identify safe working practices. Be flexible and adaptable, as they are likely to work for a number of people on different projects. Have good communication and listening skills to understand the requirements of students and colleagues. Please see job description for further information Job Responsibilities Ensure the safe and efficient running of the BTT. Support the Director of Performing Arts in promoting excellence in the theatre within Charterhouse. Provide technical production management for all school productions and curriculum drama projects in the BTT and, on occasion elsewhere on campus. Undertake and/or supervise lighting and sound design and set construction. Ensure the BTT is cleaned to a high standard. Please see job description for a comprehensive list of all responsibilities. Useful Links Job Overview Job Title: Theatre Technical Manager Salary: £30k-£40k Hours: Full time Role: Technical & Production Contract: Permanent Closing date: Fri, 19 Apr 2024 Location: South East | view on Google Maps + − Leaflet | © OpenStreetMap contributors How to Apply Applications should be made in accordance with the School’s application and safer recruitment procedures, via the School’s website, selecting the relevant vacancy. The selected vacancy link will take you to our online recruitment system and give you the opportunity to register and complete an application form. You will also have the opportunity to upload your latest CV. Contact name: Sarah Potter' Contact email: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
Apr. 19, 2024
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
TBA |