SLA13169 - Senior Theatre Technician

Job Description

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture

Location: Rutherglen Town Hall, 139 Main Street, Rutherglen

Hours: 35 per week (average hours)

Shift Pattern: 5 days over 7 - will include evening, weekends and public holidays

Duration: Permanent

South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture are looking for a highly motivated and enthusiastic individual to manage the Technical operation within Rutherglen Town Hall and to assist in the management of performances and events.

The successful candidate must have previous experience of working within a technical department in particular theatrical/performance venues. This includes setting up and operating technical equipment, supervising staff, undertaking technical maintenance and housekeeping and all aspects of stage management and production, including audio visual, set and light production.

Knowledge and experience in theatrical operations or professional qualifications in theatrical environment at HNC or above (e.g. electrical and pyrotechnics, working at height, set design) would be an advantage.

Requirements

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Applications online

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South Lanarkshire Council / South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture are Equal Opportunities employees and encourage applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council /South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the British Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview where their previous employer was the armed forces and who meet the minimum requirements for the position.

Responsibilities

Ensure casual staff and all theatre users adhere to Health and Safety regulations

Oversee the installation and operation of technical equipment by user groups, taking any action necessary to ensure user and public safety.

Co-ordinate and / or carry out design, installation and operation of technical equipment for temporary performances or presentations.

Supervise technical assistants, volunteer stage crew and casual theatre assistants

Develop and co-ordinate a care and maintenance programme for all technical equipment

Supervise the Assistant Technicians, undertake PDR and arrange training.

Design the performance lighting for shows and other activities and ensure that the lighting, sound and staging requirements previously agreed are set up prior to, operated during and reinstated after performances/events.

Set up and operate theatre, technical and other venue equipment to ensure the highest possible standard of presentation

Operate a computerised booking system for technical equipment

Undertake first line repair and maintenance of technical equipment.

Provide professional advice to other departments.

Collate management information and supply to the Venue Manager and other colleagues as directed.

Monitor budget and ensure compliance with Service objectives.

Contribute to the production of literature, publicity material, leaflets, booklets and educational material as appropriate

The Individual

Knowledge and experience in theatrical operations or professional qualifications in theatrical environment at HNC or above (e.g. electrical and pyrotechnics, working at height, set design) would be an advantage.