Job details
- Salary: £23,127 - £26,369 per annum inclusive of allowances
- Location: The Woodville, Gravesend
- Status: Permanent
- Hours: 37 hours per week
- Closing date: Sunday 1 October 2024
The role
The Theatre Technician will report directly to the Technical Manager and will be responsible for all aspects of the day to day running of the technical department at The Woodville. They will support the Technical Manager in facilitating the staging and technical requirements of each production or event and the efficient management of the department as a whole.
Main responsibilities
Undertake a range of specialist tasks including:
- Ensure the safe and efficient fitting-up and getting-out of all productions held at the Woodville in agreement with the Technical Manager and/or the touring Production Manager.
- Brief incoming companies on Health and Safety as related to The Woodville.
- Supervise casual staff (in the absence of Technical Manager).
- Ensure the safe and efficient flying of scenic pieces, cloths etc as required.
- Work shows as Flyman / Show Crew / LX / Sound as required.
Essential qualifications/experience
- Proven experience of sound and lighting design, including live sound mixing, AV and Digital Cinema operation.
- Professional approach to colleagues, team members and members of the public.
- Excellent team player, with enthusiasm for change and development.
- Flexible working hours as required by the business including unsociable hours, evenings, weekends and some bank holidays.
Desirable qualifications/experience
- Practical experience through West End/ regional theatres, apprenticeships, or working on school/ community theatre projects can be advantageous.
- Knowledge of relevant software for lighting and sound control, such as lighting control software (e.g., ETC EOS), sound editing software (e.g., Pro Tools), and CAD software for set design (e.g., AutoCAD).
- Certification in safety protocols, including proper rigging techniques, first aid, and fire safety.
Working for Gravesham
We are committed to delivering to the community and working with us means you are part of delivering the level of growth and improvement our community needs and deserves. A range of services have been provided to over 106,000 people and 4,000 businesses.
The Borough of Gravesham, situated in the north west corner of Kent, covers 25,000 acres of the most varied countryside in south east England. Bordered by the River Thames to the north, it is at the heart of Thames Gateway and has a significant role to play in the regeneration of a major government growth area.
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Benefits
- A generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
- Membership to Local Government Pension Scheme - Local Government Pension Scheme
- Career development, training opportunities and access to e-learning
- Access to eye care vouchers and VDU Glasses
- External Occupational Health service
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Access to EAP Services 24/7
- Hybrid Working
- Free parking
Important Information
Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job description.
Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.
If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Roland Baker on 01474 337266.
How to apply
Please send your CV and covering letter to recruitment@gravesham.gov.uk by Sunday 1 October.
If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.
All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Human Resources Team on 01474 337374.