At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Lighting & AV team, ensuring safety and high-quality production.
- Company: Join a vibrant theatre with a passion for creativity and excellence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, pension scheme, and exclusive show tickets.
- Other info: Expect hands-on work, flexible hours, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Shape stunning performances while developing your leadership skills in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in lighting and AV management, with strong leadership abilities.
The predicted salary is between 29091 - 32323 £ per year.
The Head of Lighting & AV line-manages the Lighting Department, overseeing the day-to-day duties of the team, ensuring their Health and Safety and welfare, and assessing any training and development needs.
Duties for Produced work will include working with designers to accurately and safely realise their plans, and the design and creation of practical effects. For Received work, duties will include liaising with incoming companies to match their requests to our equipment, and managing the rigging of lighting and AV in a safe and timely manner. All to the highest standards possible within the time and financial resources agreed and available.
The job involves both hands-on and office-based work, and regular evenings and weekends will be expected.
MAIN TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
- Salary: £29,091 to £32,323 per annum plus overtime and UKT/BECTU Get Outs as applicable
- Hours: Standard working week is 39 hours
- Holiday: 28 days per annum, including public holidays, rising to 33 days over five years
- Pension: Derby Theatre operates a contributory pension scheme provided by NEST
- Probation: This post is subject to a six-month probationary period.
- Notice: One month during probationary period, two months thereafter.
- Benefits: Complimentary or discounted tickets to selected shows (non-transferable and subject to availability), childcare vouchers scheme, discounted parking in Derbion car park, Saville’s Insights App for discount at selected Derbion stores.
Head of Lighting & AV employer: Derby Theatre
As the Head of Lighting & AV at Derby Theatre, you will be part of a vibrant and creative work culture that prioritises employee welfare and professional development. With generous holiday allowances, a contributory pension scheme, and unique benefits like discounted tickets to shows, this role offers not just a job but a meaningful career in a supportive environment that values your contributions and growth.
