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Senior Technician (Stage & Fly's)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 12 Rhagfyr 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £30,000 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 11 Ionawr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | SE1 2HZ |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Unicorn Theatre |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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We are looking for a proactive, multi-skilled technician with the ability to work across different scales of project, competing priorities and multiple stakeholders.
The Senior Technician (Stage and Fly’s) is a new role engaged to support the smooth running of the Unicorn’s busy production department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Shows -
• Assist in leading the technical crew (core and casual staff) during fit-ups, tech weeks, and get-outs.
• Facilitate the stage elements of each production, in collaboration with the Technical Manager and Technicians, working closely with the team to support and supervise processes and projects.
• Attend production and project meetings as required, and disseminate information to the technical team to ensure all members have the required information to carry out their assigned roles and tasks.
• Attend workshop visits along with the Production Manager and/or design team as required.
• Work as show crew cover where applicable.
• Provide cover for Technicians and deputise for the Technical Manager where required.
• With support of the Technical Manager, create good working relationships with incoming designers and freelancers, producing high quality output within our budgetary parameters.
• With the Technical Manager and Production and Technical Director, ensure all projects are properly resourced in terms of staff and equipment.
General -
• Recruit, manage and supervise all casual crew and freelance staff within an annual fixed budget and schedule, as directed by the Technical Manager.
• Actively take the lead in ensuring all technical areas and working environments are kept tidy and orderly, ensuring they comply with current licensing, fire and Health & Safety requirements.
• Support the team in the preparation and set up of rehearsal and performance spaces.
• Support the Technical Manager to ensure the upkeep of stage and equipment, including record keeping, annual inspections and regular maintenance.
• Support the delivery of the organisation’s targets around sustainability and best practice including Green Book implementation.
• Support the Technical Manager in the planning, resourcing and receiving of technical aspects of external hires.
• Oversee and advise on all rigging and flying activities in line with best practice and Unicorn policies.
• Plan and carry out repairs, alterations and improvements to the performance spaces and equipment.
• Keep abreast of current technological developments, working practices and legislative requirements for the theatre.
• Undertake Health and Safety training as required including IOSHH.
• Attend staff meetings as and when required.
• Act as Fire Warden / First Aider as and when required. Full training will be provided.
• With the Technical Manager, formulate a programme of maintenance and monitor its delivery to ensure that the Unicorn’s technical equipment is maintained to the highest standard and ensure our compliance with our statutory responsibilities.
Health & Safety -
• Work closely with the Technical Manager and Technical and Production Director to contribute to, communicate and update Risk Assessments across projects, equipment and spaces.
• Support the Technical Manager on the delivery and upkeep of the Health & Safety requirements for the building and associated equipment
This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and you may be required to perform duties outside of this as operationally required and at the discretion of your line manager.
PERSON SPECIFICATION -
Essential
• Previous technical stage experience working in a producing theatre.
• Experience running get in, tech and get out processes and procedures.
• Experience of working closely with creative teams including designers and production managers.
• Experience of managing freelance casual staff.
• Thorough knowledge and practical experience of stage and rigging techniques.
• Experience of Counter Weight flying systems.
• Knowledge and practical experience of relevant Health & Safety regulations, and the implementation and monitoring of safe working practices including COSHH, LOLER and other related legislation.
• A flexible, proactive and solution-based approach to work, with good time management skills.
• Carpentry skills and set construction experience
• A commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity.
• A commitment to environmental sustainability and incorporating green book and sustainable practises into our production processes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong teamwork ethic, supporting both senior and junior colleagues.
• An enthusiasm for the Unicorn’s mission and values, and an interest in theatre and live performance for children.
Closing date for applications: 10am Monday, 13 January
First Interviews: Monday, 20 January & Tuesday, 21 January
Second Interviews: TBC
Annual Leave: 30 days, plus statutory Bank Holidays
Probation: 3-month probationary period. Unicorn staff are auto-enrolled into the NEST pension scheme.
We will request a Basic Level Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as part of any conditional offer employment, in line with our Safeguarding policy.
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage people from a wide variety of backgrounds, experience and skills to join us and influence and develop our working practice. We particularly encourage applications from Black and global majority people, and candidates who self-identify as disabled.
All candidates who self-identify as disabled and who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria will be invited for an interview, in line with the Equality Act 2010.
The Senior Technician (Stage and Fly’s) is a new role engaged to support the smooth running of the Unicorn’s busy production department.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Shows -
• Assist in leading the technical crew (core and casual staff) during fit-ups, tech weeks, and get-outs.
• Facilitate the stage elements of each production, in collaboration with the Technical Manager and Technicians, working closely with the team to support and supervise processes and projects.
• Attend production and project meetings as required, and disseminate information to the technical team to ensure all members have the required information to carry out their assigned roles and tasks.
• Attend workshop visits along with the Production Manager and/or design team as required.
• Work as show crew cover where applicable.
• Provide cover for Technicians and deputise for the Technical Manager where required.
• With support of the Technical Manager, create good working relationships with incoming designers and freelancers, producing high quality output within our budgetary parameters.
• With the Technical Manager and Production and Technical Director, ensure all projects are properly resourced in terms of staff and equipment.
General -
• Recruit, manage and supervise all casual crew and freelance staff within an annual fixed budget and schedule, as directed by the Technical Manager.
• Actively take the lead in ensuring all technical areas and working environments are kept tidy and orderly, ensuring they comply with current licensing, fire and Health & Safety requirements.
• Support the team in the preparation and set up of rehearsal and performance spaces.
• Support the Technical Manager to ensure the upkeep of stage and equipment, including record keeping, annual inspections and regular maintenance.
• Support the delivery of the organisation’s targets around sustainability and best practice including Green Book implementation.
• Support the Technical Manager in the planning, resourcing and receiving of technical aspects of external hires.
• Oversee and advise on all rigging and flying activities in line with best practice and Unicorn policies.
• Plan and carry out repairs, alterations and improvements to the performance spaces and equipment.
• Keep abreast of current technological developments, working practices and legislative requirements for the theatre.
• Undertake Health and Safety training as required including IOSHH.
• Attend staff meetings as and when required.
• Act as Fire Warden / First Aider as and when required. Full training will be provided.
• With the Technical Manager, formulate a programme of maintenance and monitor its delivery to ensure that the Unicorn’s technical equipment is maintained to the highest standard and ensure our compliance with our statutory responsibilities.
Health & Safety -
• Work closely with the Technical Manager and Technical and Production Director to contribute to, communicate and update Risk Assessments across projects, equipment and spaces.
• Support the Technical Manager on the delivery and upkeep of the Health & Safety requirements for the building and associated equipment
This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and you may be required to perform duties outside of this as operationally required and at the discretion of your line manager.
PERSON SPECIFICATION -
Essential
• Previous technical stage experience working in a producing theatre.
• Experience running get in, tech and get out processes and procedures.
• Experience of working closely with creative teams including designers and production managers.
• Experience of managing freelance casual staff.
• Thorough knowledge and practical experience of stage and rigging techniques.
• Experience of Counter Weight flying systems.
• Knowledge and practical experience of relevant Health & Safety regulations, and the implementation and monitoring of safe working practices including COSHH, LOLER and other related legislation.
• A flexible, proactive and solution-based approach to work, with good time management skills.
• Carpentry skills and set construction experience
• A commitment to diversity and equality of opportunity.
• A commitment to environmental sustainability and incorporating green book and sustainable practises into our production processes.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Self-motivated with a strong teamwork ethic, supporting both senior and junior colleagues.
• An enthusiasm for the Unicorn’s mission and values, and an interest in theatre and live performance for children.
Closing date for applications: 10am Monday, 13 January
First Interviews: Monday, 20 January & Tuesday, 21 January
Second Interviews: TBC
Annual Leave: 30 days, plus statutory Bank Holidays
Probation: 3-month probationary period. Unicorn staff are auto-enrolled into the NEST pension scheme.
We will request a Basic Level Check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) as part of any conditional offer employment, in line with our Safeguarding policy.
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and actively encourage people from a wide variety of backgrounds, experience and skills to join us and influence and develop our working practice. We particularly encourage applications from Black and global majority people, and candidates who self-identify as disabled.
All candidates who self-identify as disabled and who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria will be invited for an interview, in line with the Equality Act 2010.