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Studio Technical ManagerexpiredYork Theatre Royal
United Kingdom, Yorkshire |
Description:Job SummaryTo work closely with the Head of Production, Head of Youth Theatre, Programming Co-ordinator and Heads of all Production Departments in the management of the YTR Studio to provide high-quality production & technical support for all work staged at York Theatre Royal. Job Description Main Duties To provide Production and Technical support to all YTR Youth Theatre productions, working closely with the Head of Youth Theatre and Heads of all Production departments. To attend production meetings and pro-actively facilitate all production requirements for shows. To provide Production and Technical support to all visiting companies, working closely with the Programming Co-ordinator and Heads of all Production departments. To read and respond to technical riders and specifications. To provide Production and Technical support for all events, meetings, presentations, workshops or other activities, working closely with the relevant members of YTR staff. To rig, focus & plot lighting, sound & AV equipment. To run all Studio get-ins & get-outs including setting up staging and scenery. To mix sound, operate lighting and AV for shows. Helping to source props and LX practicals for YTR Youth Theatre productions and events. To create lighting or sound designs for YTR Studio productions as required. Maintaining YTR Studio equipment, including retractable seating bank. Painting Studio stage to designs when required. Assisting with PAT testing of Theatre electrical equipment. Contributing to the good housekeeping of the department. Maintaining effective working relationships with Creative Teams, departmental staff, colleagues and line managers. Maintaining good standards of work, contributing to the department's safe, efficient, economic and high-quality performance. Adhering to the Theatre's Health and Safety Policy and relevant current legislation. To work on Main House productions as required by the Head of Production, in both Stage and LX departments. Keep up to date with developments in theatre technology. To undertake any other duties which may reasonably be required by the management staff. To work with the Head of Production to achieve all environmental sustainability targets set for productions. Job Requirements Person Specification Essential Two years experience working in a producing theatre within a Production team Good all round knowledge of theatre practice including stage, lighting, sound and stage management Knowledge of programming the ETC EOS family lighting desks Knowledge of sound and AV equipment and practice including live sound mixing and Qlab programming Enthusiastic/ energetic personality The ability to work well independently with initiative The ability to work accurately under pressure The ability to think creatively Experience of working with young people Computer literacy The ability to read and interpret rig plans The ability to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays Experience of working with a range of creative teams Good practical making skills Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation Desirable Knowledge of touring theatre A full, clean driving licence Job Responsibilities Supervisory responsibilities/position in structure Responsible to the Head of Production, or in their absence to the Chief Electrician and/ or Head of Stage Responsible for casual workers, work experience and volunteers in the Production department as delegated by the Head of Production Terms and Conditions We are offering a fixed term contract for 2 years. Hours: Annualised at 2080 per annum, worked flexibility to meet the needs of the theatre. Regular evening and weekend work will be required. Salary: £30,857.00 per annum paid monthly. This is a 'buy out' contract. Any additional hours worked or missed breaks will be recompensed with compensatory rest. Holiday: 5.6 weeks per year The Theatre has a work based pension scheme. How to Apply Please complete the online application or download and complete the Application Form and email it to [email protected]. We are unable to accept CVs so please do not attach your CV, references, or copies of educational certificates to your form. If there is insufficient room on the form in a particular section, you can simply attach an extra page and mark it clearly with your name and the job title, indicating the number of the relevant question. If you would like to talk to us about possible alternative methods of application, for example, a filmed or audio application please don’t hesitate to contact us at [email protected]. Contact name: Administration Contact email: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
Sept. 21, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
Yorkshire |
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