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Venue Technician

Playhouse Theatre Cheltenham

Reporting to: Deputy General Manager

Job Category: Support Staff

Contract Type: Part-time 15 hours, permanent or fixed term contract subject to a discussion with the applicant. (Role subject to successful completion of three month probationary period).

Department: Technical

Supervisor: Technical Lead

Line Manager: Deputy General Manager

Supervising: Volunteers and Clients

Working Arrangements: 0.4 FTE (averaged over one month) on a semi flexible basis to meet theatre requirements.

Basic annual leave entitlement: FTE 25 days basic leave, 8 bank holidays and 3 efficiency days (for Christmas closure). Holiday entitlement rises by 1 day each year for the first 5 years of continuous service.

Notice period: One month

Spine Points: Support scale 5-9: £25,000.49 - £26,905.29, FTE

Other allowances: £180 yearly RA following completion of Emergency First Aid Qualification FTE

Key purposes of this role:

• Assist technical lead with technical and maintenance tasks
• Support incoming clients and productions with technical elements
• To work effectively and supervise Technical members
• Work effectively as part of the Cheltenham Playhouse team

Your line manager will be the Deputy General Manager.

This role will require flexible working on evenings and weekends. Overtime must be authorised in advance by your line manager.

All staff are expected to work within Cheltenham Playhouse policies and procedures, with particular regard for Health & Safety and safeguarding.

Annual targets for each element in this job description may be agreed annually with your Line Manager.

Assist technical lead with technical and maintenance tasks.

• Technical troubleshooting and reporting problems In the event of an equipment failure, to understand what has happened and provide a work through if able
• Ensure Health and Safety is maintained, raising any concerns with Technical Lead
• Ensure Workshops, Rehearsal rooms and public/private areas are in clean working order
• Organise storage ensuring it is safe and in best condition
• Carry out routine venue maintenance, including fire exits and RCD check
• PAT testing and maintaining the venues equipment
• Catch up meetings with Technical lead to discuss progress and goals for Technical Department
• Assisting the progression of the venue’s hire spaces
• Support in the maintenance and redecoration of the venue

Support incoming clients and in house productions with technical elements

• Liaise with visitors to The Cheltenham Playhouse, addressing questions about the venue
• Prepare, rig and operate technical elements of a performances
• Stage manage productions and supervise G/I G/O
• Share knowledge and experience to support companies when needed

To work effectively and supervise Technical members

• To work effectively with technical staff and companies
• Supervises and work with technical volunteers

Work effectively as part of The Cheltenham Playhouse team

• Work with Staff and Volunteers to assist with tasks and events where appropriate

PERSONAL PROFILE

We are seeking someone who closely matches the following criteria:

Qualifications

• Clean DBS check
• First Aid at Work Qualification or willing to gain it
• IOSH Working Safely Qualification or willing to gain it

Experience

• 1+ years of experience within a Technical Theatre position
• 1+ years experience in lighting design, rigging and operation (ideally to include experience with ETC)
• 1+ years experience in sound engineering
• Experience supervising events and rigging

Skills/personal Qualities

• A good self-starter with the ability to work independently on own initiative with minimal supervision
• Knowledge of all theatre technical systems
• Good customer service skills and reputational awareness
• A strong interest in the performing arts and in developing the theatre
• Ability to establish good rapport with adults and young people and understand their needs
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Suitable to work in a community environment in the presence of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to act accordingly.

Knowledge of safeguarding practices and procedures

• To have an understanding of H&S and Fire Safety regulations

Key performance indicators:

• Feedback from customers and other departments
• Theatre profile both within College and our wider community
• Compliance with Playhouse processes
• Feedback from Line Manager and Supervisor

This job description sets out the main duties of the post at the date when it was drawn up. Such duties may vary from time to time without changing the general character of the post or the level of responsibility entailed. Such variations are a common occurrence and do not justify a reconsideration of the grading of the post.

Please click on Apply Now and email your CV and covering letter.

Salary: Support scale 5-9: £25,000.49 - £26,905.29pa, FTE

Hours Per Week: 15

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