Head of Electrics

The Head of Electrics will lead on all aspects of electrical, audio-visual and associated control systems within the theatre relating to both the production and the building. Working closely with the Technical & Buildings Manager, you will ensure there is an efficient, cost effective and robust maintenance plan in place and delivered, meeting operational and compliance needs. You will lead on the production electrical and audio-visual requirements, working closely with Technical and Buildings Manager and visiting production & show management to ensure a smooth and safe get in, fit up and get out. This role will involve regular evening and weekend work.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting the Technical & Buildings Manager, you will lead on all electrical, lighting and audio-visual matters and systems relating to visiting productions, hires or events, and creative learning activities ensuring a robust, cost-effective plan is in place.
• Implement venue, company and wider industry policies, guidance and best practice ensuring that the production is delivered safely.
• In-line with the Technical and Buildings Manager liaise with visiting production managers ahead of arrival at the theatre to ensure all electrical and audio-visual needs have been considered and agreed prior to the get in commencing.
• Working with the General Manager, Technical and Buildings Manager and London Programmer, ensure the stage is well equipped for one off hires and events, liaising with the promoter/hirer and the resident production to maintain effective communication.

Compliance & Facilities Management

• With the Technical and Buildings Manager implement a plan to maintain and test all electrical and technical ensuring that all systems and equipment meet legislative and compliance-based regulations.
• Report system and equipment failures and maintenance issues to the Technical & Buildings Manager / General Manager / Central Operations Team in a timely manner.
• Assist the Technical & Buildings Manager / General Manager with reviewing and updating the 5-year building maintenance and investment plan.
• Align with the Central Operations Team / theatre team, leading on all electrical improvement works within the theatre.
• Using the Meridian building compliance software, ensure accurate record keeping and completing all associated remedial actions in a timely manner.
• Supporting the Technical & Buildings Manager with the necessary weekly/monthly/annual testing of equipment, highlighting issues as and when they arise.

Staff Development, Training & Relationships

• Recruit, train and appraise the Senior Technicians supporting both the Head of Electrics and Head of Stage.
• Utilising the Learning Management software, ensure training is kept up to date for direct reports and keep up to date with relevant industry training, highlighting new opportunities as and when they arise.
• In conjunction with the Technical & Buildings Manager, lead on all performance management issues for the Senior Technicians, liaising with HR and theatre management as necessary.
• Attend all necessary compliance and safety training relating to your role as well as all relevant personnel training relating to performance management/development.
• Actively lead on your own personal development, seeking out opportunities both internally and externally to ensure you remain abreast of industry developments.
• Working with the Theatre Administrator, ensure accurate input to the Time and Attendance system for your direct reports, and complete accurate timesheets on a weekly basis.
• In conjunction with the Theatre Administrator, ensure accurate training records are kept for all direct reports.
• Establish and maintain productive relationships with various stakeholders across the Company, including other HODs within the theatre and the Central Operations Team.

Health & Safety

• Working with the Technical & Buildings Manager / Theatre Management team, ensure all operations relating to the electrical and audio-visual infrastructure of the building meet with current legislation, industry best practice and ATG Entertainment policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all relevant company risk management processes are met and documented.
• Generate and review risk assessments relating to all electrical and audio-visual infrastructure and operations within the building, liaising with the Central Operations Team where appropriate support is required.
• Ensure the Contractor Management Policy is followed by all third-party visitors.
• Contribute to the annual health and safety audit and fire risk assessment.
• Attend health & safety meetings and actively contribute to a culture that is safety first, lowering the risk associated with the theatre and all associated works.

Other Duties

• As and when the business requires, support other ATG Entertainment theatres across the West End estate.
• Support the theatres Corporate Social Responsibility policy, actively participating in community-based initiatives and Creative Learning & Community Partnership agenda.
• Undertake any such duties as required by the theatre management team.
• Act as the duty technician or duty fire officer for no fewer than three performances a week.

Your skills, qualities, and experience.

We welcome transferable skills from other industries. If you can demonstrate many of the essential skills, qualities and experience.

Essential

• Significant prior experience in a technical theatre setting with a focus on electrics and AV.
• Experience managing and leading a team of people, with demonstrable people management skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations, including experience of LOLER & Working at Height.

Desirable

• IOSH / NEBOSH certificate.
• Experience in leading on get ins, fit ups and get outs.
• Relevant electrical installation qualification (18th edition) or equivalent experience.
• First Aid at Work / AED training.

About Us - Our values

ATG Entertainment's values set the tone for how we work, how we treat one another, and the culture we continue to build across the UK and the wider organisation.

• THRIVE doing what we love (with passion and dynamism).
• CONNECT through every act (with collaboration and kindness).
• DARE to do different (with curiosity and courage).
• PERFORM at our best (with customer focus and ownership).

Our Corporate Social Responsibility pillars

Everyone at ATG Entertainment is expected to play their part in achieving our goals and upholding our Corporate Social Responsibility priorities:

• Inclusion: Committing to creating and upholding a positive, inclusive culture that nurtures potential and supports well-being.
• Sustainability: Playing your part in reducing our environmental impact and finding more sustainable ways of working.
• Next Generations: Encouraging the next generation in live entertainment by contributing to our outreach and training programmes, including mentoring students and trainees, and supporting our Creative Learning and Community Partnerships work.

Our culture

You’ll help us uphold a positive culture around meeting our obligations, by having a positive attitude to health and safety, legal and insurance requirements and take care to understand our policies and procedures.

We are all expected to participate actively in the life of the company, and opportunities will arise for you to collaborate with others across the business. Everyone at ATG Entertainment is expected to be flexible and adapt as the needs of the business change, taking on new or different responsibilities as the need arises.

Our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Mission Statement - A Stage for Everyone

Our stages are a platform for compelling stories - stories that are for all, by all, and of all. We shine our spotlight on our differences and believe that understanding and celebrating these differences makes us better global citizens. We are passionate about the pursuit of true diversity and equality. We strive to make our venues beacons of these ideals in our communities. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture, one in which everyone can bring their authentic selves. At ATG entertainment, we provide a stage for everyone.

We recognise that we do not have all the answers; but we strive to listen, to learn and to change in order to ensure ATG Entertainment becomes a truly inclusive organisation. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from individuals from the widest possible range of backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means that we are taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will offer an interview or recruitment event to disabled candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they best meet the essential criteria for the role. Where we receive more applications than we are reasonably able to interview for any given role, we will retain applications for the next available interview opportunity wherever possible.