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Casual Theatre Technician
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 18 Rhagfyr 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £13.14 yr awr |
| Oriau: | Rhan Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 08 Ionawr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | 100 Grey Street, NE1 |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust Ltd |
| Math o swydd: | Cytundeb |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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Department: Technical
Responsible to: Duty Stage Manager or Duty Chief Electrician
Department Head: Stage Manager or Chief Electrician
Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust is an independent charity that exists to bring world class theatre and creative engagement to and for the people of Newcastle and the North East. We are committed to giving the highest quality welcome and service to everyone, on-stage and off.
Purpose of the Post:
Members of the Technical Crew are responsible to the Stage Manager, Chief Electrician, Deputy Stage Managers or Deputy Chief Electricians, working with the Technical Department to ensure a first-class production and technical service is delivered across all aspects of the Theatre Royal’s work.
Principle responsibilities:
As a member of the Technical Department, providing support for all productions, to include:
Working on get-ins, fit-ups and rigging, strikes and get-outs, to include assistance, when appropriate, for the Electrics and Wardrobe departments
The preparation of stage sets and equipment, props and stage resources
Rigging, focusing, plotting and operating lighting; rigging, sound checking and operating sound
The preparation or hiring of sound effects and resources; the preparation or hiring of lighting effects and stage electrics resources
Support for visiting stage management and production teams
Crewing performances
Ensuring that working areas and equipment are kept in a clean, tidy and safe condition; assistance with routine stage, electrics and building maintenance.
Occasionally, and as agreed individually, providing general assistance to visiting artistes in line with the requirements of their riders
At all times to maintain the confidentiality of the business or affairs of the Theatre Royal, and visiting companies.
Undertaking such other relevant duties as may be requested from time to time by the Stage Manager, Chief Electrician, Deputy Stage Managers or Deputy Chief Electricians
Duties as a member of the Theatre Royal team
Ensuring that the working environment and practices conform to the Trust’s Health and Safety and GDPR Policies, appropriate Child Protection legislation and Health and Safety Legislation
To take all reasonable care and responsibility for the Health and Safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions and to co-operate with the Trust in achieving and maintaining Health and Safety requirements.
Be fully committed to the Trust’s Equality Policy; The Theatre Royal values and promotes equality, supports and encourages diversity and has a zero tolerance policy on discrimination of any kind.
To adopt an environmentally aware attitude and adhere to any of the Trust’s Green Initiatives, taking personal responsibility that all duties are undertaken to ensure environmental, sustainability and climate change best practice is observed.
To understand the Trust’s staff handbook and respect the ethos by which we work as an equal opportunities and inclusive employer, always striving to be the best in our industry as a welcoming theatre.
To have an understanding of our Creative Programme, which comprises work on stage and our Creative Engagement programme, collaborating with colleagues to ensure the highest quality support and customer service is delivered across the programme as a whole.
Person Specification
Extremely flexible to meet the needs of the touring companies and able to work at short notice, with infrequent and irregular shifts
Willing to work unsociable hours and on occasion through the night to meet ‘get in’ deadlines
Excellent time keeping and a reliable worker
Natural team player, putting the needs of the Trust first
Health and Safety conscious with some knowledge of fire evacuation, manual handling and working at heights
Able to work at heights and contribute to stage set up by handling various scenery pieces within health and safety regulations
Has the ability to operate stage equipment
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with different visiting company crews
Discreet and respectful of confidential theatrical operations
Has some knowledge and skill in the use of stage equipment, sound and lighting desks
Has demonstrable skills in similar roles
Would like to pursue personal development in a theatrical setting
Hours of Work
‘0 hours’, no hours are guaranteed and are dependent on the show requirements. Weekend and evening work is essential to the role. As the requirements of the touring productions are sometimes unpredictable, we are sometimes unable to commit to shifts and occasionally we may need workers at very short notice.
Uniform
Uniforms are provided to Theatre Technicians to reflect the image of the theatre which has a significant impact on the way we are viewed by the public and visiting companies.
Working at the Theatre
We recognise that only once every member of our team feels a sense of belonging they will truly thrive during their time working with us. You will be welcomed at the Theatre, and if you need any adjustments at the time of applying or within the role please let us know at any stage in the process by contacting Sara at recruitment@theatreroyal.co.uk
Responsible to: Duty Stage Manager or Duty Chief Electrician
Department Head: Stage Manager or Chief Electrician
Newcastle Theatre Royal Trust is an independent charity that exists to bring world class theatre and creative engagement to and for the people of Newcastle and the North East. We are committed to giving the highest quality welcome and service to everyone, on-stage and off.
Purpose of the Post:
Members of the Technical Crew are responsible to the Stage Manager, Chief Electrician, Deputy Stage Managers or Deputy Chief Electricians, working with the Technical Department to ensure a first-class production and technical service is delivered across all aspects of the Theatre Royal’s work.
Principle responsibilities:
As a member of the Technical Department, providing support for all productions, to include:
Working on get-ins, fit-ups and rigging, strikes and get-outs, to include assistance, when appropriate, for the Electrics and Wardrobe departments
The preparation of stage sets and equipment, props and stage resources
Rigging, focusing, plotting and operating lighting; rigging, sound checking and operating sound
The preparation or hiring of sound effects and resources; the preparation or hiring of lighting effects and stage electrics resources
Support for visiting stage management and production teams
Crewing performances
Ensuring that working areas and equipment are kept in a clean, tidy and safe condition; assistance with routine stage, electrics and building maintenance.
Occasionally, and as agreed individually, providing general assistance to visiting artistes in line with the requirements of their riders
At all times to maintain the confidentiality of the business or affairs of the Theatre Royal, and visiting companies.
Undertaking such other relevant duties as may be requested from time to time by the Stage Manager, Chief Electrician, Deputy Stage Managers or Deputy Chief Electricians
Duties as a member of the Theatre Royal team
Ensuring that the working environment and practices conform to the Trust’s Health and Safety and GDPR Policies, appropriate Child Protection legislation and Health and Safety Legislation
To take all reasonable care and responsibility for the Health and Safety of themselves and other persons who may be affected by their acts or omissions and to co-operate with the Trust in achieving and maintaining Health and Safety requirements.
Be fully committed to the Trust’s Equality Policy; The Theatre Royal values and promotes equality, supports and encourages diversity and has a zero tolerance policy on discrimination of any kind.
To adopt an environmentally aware attitude and adhere to any of the Trust’s Green Initiatives, taking personal responsibility that all duties are undertaken to ensure environmental, sustainability and climate change best practice is observed.
To understand the Trust’s staff handbook and respect the ethos by which we work as an equal opportunities and inclusive employer, always striving to be the best in our industry as a welcoming theatre.
To have an understanding of our Creative Programme, which comprises work on stage and our Creative Engagement programme, collaborating with colleagues to ensure the highest quality support and customer service is delivered across the programme as a whole.
Person Specification
Extremely flexible to meet the needs of the touring companies and able to work at short notice, with infrequent and irregular shifts
Willing to work unsociable hours and on occasion through the night to meet ‘get in’ deadlines
Excellent time keeping and a reliable worker
Natural team player, putting the needs of the Trust first
Health and Safety conscious with some knowledge of fire evacuation, manual handling and working at heights
Able to work at heights and contribute to stage set up by handling various scenery pieces within health and safety regulations
Has the ability to operate stage equipment
Excellent communication skills and the ability to work closely with different visiting company crews
Discreet and respectful of confidential theatrical operations
Has some knowledge and skill in the use of stage equipment, sound and lighting desks
Has demonstrable skills in similar roles
Would like to pursue personal development in a theatrical setting
Hours of Work
‘0 hours’, no hours are guaranteed and are dependent on the show requirements. Weekend and evening work is essential to the role. As the requirements of the touring productions are sometimes unpredictable, we are sometimes unable to commit to shifts and occasionally we may need workers at very short notice.
Uniform
Uniforms are provided to Theatre Technicians to reflect the image of the theatre which has a significant impact on the way we are viewed by the public and visiting companies.
Working at the Theatre
We recognise that only once every member of our team feels a sense of belonging they will truly thrive during their time working with us. You will be welcomed at the Theatre, and if you need any adjustments at the time of applying or within the role please let us know at any stage in the process by contacting Sara at recruitment@theatreroyal.co.uk