Head of Soundexpired
Kenny Wax Productions
United Kingdom, UK-wide
Posted on: July 17, 2025
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Description:
Job Summary
Christmas Carol Goes Wrong UK Tour with West End Christmas Season Salary: £1,000 per performance week (£875.39 per week for rehearsals) plus touring allowance & travel September 2025 – February 2026 performances are 6 days per week either Monday – Saturday or Tuesday – Sunday depending on each venue
Job Description
To assist the Production Manager and Production Sound Engineer to co-ordinate the hire and preparation of equipment and venue supplies throughout the tour;
To take particular responsibility for dealing with the system maintenance;
To supervise the load in and load out of each venue;
To programme and operate the production's sound control system during rehearsals and performance;
To mix the show on a nightly basis;
To cover the Sound 2 plot for their one mix show per week; duties include fitting radio mics and backstage troubleshooting;
To lead on all Sound department system maintenance;
To uphold the high production standards set by the Sound Designer and maintain the artistic quality of the original design;
To ensure all sound equipment and areas are kept in a tidy and secure manner;
To provide technical support for all rehearsals while on tour including all understudy and cast change sessions;
To work collaboratively with all other departments, including the theatre technical team, to ensure the smooth running of the production;
To compile and keep up-to-date all necessary show paperwork both hard copy and digital;
To account for and support the administration of petty cash for Sound Department spends, obtaining where possible VAT invoices for any hires and purchases made through petty cash;
To adhere to all Health and Safety policies and procedures put in place by the Production and take an active lead in upholding this within your department;
Any other reasonable duty that would normally fall within the remit of a Sound No.1 based on industry norms and practice.
Job Requirements
Personal Attributes: We are looking for applicants with previous Head of Sound experience. The role requires someone who has excellent technical knowledge and a calm and practical approach to technical troubleshooting. Candidates must also have previous experience of managing a department and the ability to work flexibly in high pressure environments.
Job Responsibilities
Demonstrable professional experience working in a similar role in the West End or on Tour;
Knowledge and experience of the working practices of a West End production;
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written with excellent attention to detail;
Extensive operational Sound experience and excellent technical skills, with particular focus on live mixing skills with a proven track record of dealing with complex radio mic shows;
Have experience of programming and operating digital sound control systems;
Have experience of live mixing large scale theatrical productions, radio mics, live music and line by line speech;
The ability to work well with actors and creative teams;
Ability to work under pressure and effectively prioritise;
A calm and practical approach to technical troubleshooting;
Experience of working on a new production;
Proven experience of managing a team;
Awareness of current Health & Safety legislation including LOLER, RA and Working at Height;
How to Apply
Please send a CV to [email protected] with CCGW HEAD OF SOUND in the subject line.
Deadline is 5pm Wednesday 30th July. We reserve the right to interview suitable candidates as applications are received, so we encourage early submission.
Contact name: Molly Hemsley
Contact email: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
July 30, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
UK-wide
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