You will be an integral part of our team by providing a high standard of technical expertise and support forperformances, events, shows and projects at Soho Theatre Walthamstow. Assisting the technical & production managerand the wider technical team you will ensure our health & safety standards are met, creating a consistent, risk-free andprofessional working environment building wide.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Technical
- To programme/operate lighting, sound, AV and undertake duty tech responsibilities as required for shows and events in the main venue, bars, studios or foyer space
- Lead Get In/Outs, fit-ups and turnarounds to schedule
- Safely undertake the rigging of LX, sound, AV and construction of scenic elements
- Actively support the technical manager and deputy technical manager in the effective planning and management of technical operations
- Supervise full time, casual and freelance technical staff
- Assist with digital output and hire events
- Attend department/production and staff meetings to keep aware of organizational updates/developments and feedback on our departments work (when the schedule allows)
Health & Safety
- Responsible for regular inspection, testing and maintenance of technical equipment, reporting any issues to the technical and production manager.
- Act as a duty first aider and fire marshal when required (training provided)
- Be a welcoming main point of contact for receiving visiting companies, providing a health and safety induction when necessary
- With the technical manager and deputy technical manager, update and adhere to show, area and equipment risk assessments whilst taking responsibility for housekeeping in backstage and public facing areas
- Read and implement the Walthamstow H&S Policy
Sustainability
- Support Soho Theatre’s environmental and sustainability objectives across production activity.
- Encourage sustainable approaches to production and visiting-company activity.
- Support the reuse, recycling and responsible disposal of scenery, props and production materials where appropriate.
- Contribute to Soho Theatre’s implementation of Theatre Green Book principles.
General
- Support the aims and objectives of Soho Theatre both internally and externally, including promoting diversity in the workplace and cultivating an inclusive work environment.
- Act as an ambassador for Soho Theatre Walthamstow to all visitors to the building
- Work collaboratively with technical team to ensure consistency across the venue(s).
- Support building and facilities tasks whenever possible
- Act as a key-holder for the building
- Be a point of contact for the creative learning, creative engagement and soho producing teams to ensure technical requirements are met and delivered
- Participate as a member of the team and attend relevant internal meetings and training sessions as required.
- Any other duties the technical & production manager may reasonably require
Person Specification:
Qualities
- Ability to work at pace in a dynamic live performance environment
- Collaborative, positive and adaptable approach
- An understanding of the technical necessities needed to support Walthamstow’s programming
- Bring an experienced outlook to work in a fast paced, energetic and demanding environment
- Strong interpersonal skills, with the nous to engage with a wide range of personalities from different backgrounds in a clear and effective manner
- A willingness and confidence to supervise and lead with initiative (w/ support from the technical and deputy technical managers)
- Highly organized and self-motivated
- Willingness to work flexibly with evening and weekends shifts
- Multitasking with a view on supporting projects with overlaps
- Friendly, approachable and supportive, with an interest in meeting new people and cultivating a team
- A genuine interest in the arts sector
Essential
- Experience using standard workplace systems, including Microsoft Office, email, shared calendars and databases.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills.
- Experience in a professional producing or receiving theatre
- A professional bias in lighting/production electrics
- Experience of working with artists, performers, creatives and/or design teams to adapt a new or existing show, performance or event to a venue
- Rigging, operation and maintenance of theatrical lighting, sound, communications, special effects and video equipment
- Experience in a professional producing or receiving theatre
- A professional bias in lighting/production electrics
- Experience of working with artists, performers, creatives and/or design teams to adapt a new or existing show, performance or event to a venue
- Rigging, operation and maintenance of theatrical lighting, sound, communications, special effects and video equipment
Desirable
- Experience working across multiple venues, sites or operational teams.
Equal opportunities: Soho Theatre is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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