Overview
In this role you will operate and maintain the sound system for the Mean Girls UK Tour, ensuring a clear, accurate sound image across venues. You will work closely with the Sound Designer and Musical Director to support large-scale productions on a UK-wide tour. The role combines hands-on tech work with coordination and safety responsibilities. This is a chance to contribute to a high-profile tour and shape the audience sound experience.
Pay / Benefits
- 40k-50k salary
- full-time contract
- UK-wide tour
Responsibilities
- Operate sound equipment for each performance as directed by the Sound Designer and Musical Director
- Attend get-in, fit-up, and get-out activities as required
- Run sound during technical and dress rehearsals and other scheduled times
- Prepare cue sheets for the show
- Unpack, prepare, and maintain equipment at each venue
- Coordinate and supervise load-out and prepare gear for transport
- Maintain equipment in safe, working order and conduct pre-performance checks
- Process purchase orders for goods/equipment as approved by the Producer
- Provide a carnet for overseas engagements if needed
- Attend production meetings, rehearsals, and performances as required
- Adhere to Health and Safety guidelines of the Company
- Fulfill other duties as reasonably required by Producers
Key requirements
- Proven experience touring large-scale productions
- Ability to operate sound equipment per show requirements
- Willingness to attend get-ins, rehearsals, and extreme events as needed
- Experience preparing cue sheets and conducting equipment checks
- Capability to unpack, set up, and pack equipment for multiple venues
- Ability to coordinate load-out and ensure equipment safety across venues
- Knowledge of health and safety practices in theatre environments
- Proficiency in dealing with suppliers and purchase orders
- Willingness to travel UK-wide and work flexible hours
- Right to work in the UK
- team collaboration
- clear communication
- attention to detail
- sound equipment operation
- equipment maintenance and safety checks
- cue sheet preparation
Sound No 1 - Mean Girls UK Tour in London employer: Arts Council England
Arts Council England is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and inclusive work culture that values flexibility and employee well-being. With a focus on professional growth, employees benefit from generous annual leave, a final salary pension scheme, and opportunities to lead innovative digital projects in a collaborative environment. Located in Manchester, the role allows for hybrid working, ensuring a balanced approach to work and life while contributing to meaningful organisational change.
