JOB OVERVIEW

This Technician will report directly to the Deputy Technical Manager and have responsibility for the maintenance, operation, and control of all lighting, sound, and AV equipment used within the theatre. They will be required to supervise and lead shifts in accordance with relevant legislation and working practices and to assist companies presenting work in the theatre with their technical requirements.

This post holder, along with the rest of the Technical Team, will ensure, that productions in the Robin Howard Dance Theatre, and those produced by The Place are realised to the highest possible professional technical standards, and offer ongoing artist support.

SALARY & CONTRACT TERMS

SALARY

The full-time equivalent salary for this position is £31,101 per annum, equating to £15,551 per annum for this part-time role.

Salaries are reviewed in August each year when any cost-of-living increases are made. No salary changes are made until after successful completion of a probationary period.

CONTRACT TERMS

This is a 12-month, fixed-term contract. This is a part-time position (equivalent to 80 hours per month). Your hours of work will be agreed with the line manager.

During busy periods, you may be offered additional hours and if so your salary will be amended to reflect this.

The post requires a willingness to work during evenings, weekends, and unsocial hours as needed.

Whilst in the six-month probationary period the notice period will be two weeks. Once this period is successfully completed the post holder will be confirmed in the post and the notice period will be six weeks.

CLOSING DATE

The application closing date is Mon 15 Sep at 12:00pm (noon).We reserve the right to close applications early depending on the volume of applications we receive and so we advise it is better to apply early.

For an informal chat about this role to answer any questions you may have before applying, please email Marco Cifre, Technical Manager.

INTERVIEW DATES

We anticipate that interviews will be conducted on Tue 23 Sep 2025 either in person at The Place or remotely via Microsoft Teams (or similar platform as necessary). Interview dates may be subject to change.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of the ETC Eos operating system.
• Understanding of all aspects of technical theatre, including rigging and focussing lights.

SKILLS

• Able to carry out the physical demands of the job including working at height.
• Ability to plan and work without supervision.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and lighting plans.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrable experience of working in a technical capacity within a professional arts environment or/and completion of a technical course.
• Experience in working as part of a team.

ATTRIBUTES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Able to work under pressure, communicate effectively, share ideas and respect others.
• A commitment to achieving the best possible technical standard.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

KNOWLEDGE

• Good working knowledge and enthusiasm for contemporary performance.
• Knowledge of Qlab’s video, sound and show control packages.
• Knowledge of working in Dance.

SKILLS

• The ability to confidently communicate in more than one language.
  

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• First Aid qualification.
• Current Tallescope training.
• Electrical qualification.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PRODUCTION

• Work within the Technical Team on all aspects of productions at, or productions by, The Place. This includes working get-ins, get-outs, show calls, and production periods as called. On occasion also assist with offsite productions.
• Assist with the day-to-day installation and operation of all lighting, sound, rigging, staging (including stage management), AV, access, emergency, and safety systems at The Place used for performance and production periods.
• Be proficient in the use of all in-house systems and equipment (training will be provided), and on occasion be able to accommodate and use externally provided equipment.
• As and when required, assist choreographers (professional and student), companies (for both internally and externally produced shows), and external hirers regarding their technical requirements. On occasions, facilitate a lighting design appropriate to the work and within the constraints of the programmed season and production schedule.
• Troubleshoot and fault-find on user serviceable parts of the video recording system at a basic level.
• Input into the Theatre and Artist Development departmental goals and targets.

HEALTH AND SAFETY, HOUSEKEEPING, AND GENERAL DUTIES

• Assist the Technical Team in implementing safe working practices.
• Assist with the maintenance and upkeep of all technical equipment, including portable appliance testing.
• Fault-find and carry out end user maintenance on these items and to ensure non-user serviceable faults are reported quickly and correctly.
• Assist the Deputy Technical Manager with stock control of consumables.
• On occasion, carry out general upkeep to the fabric, fixtures, and fittings of the auditorium, backstage, and Front of House areas.
• Comply to, and work within, the guidelines of The Theatre’s license and working practices, as identified by the Technical Manager and Head of Operations, especially with regard to Health and Safety issues, including:
  • Reporting of injuries, diseases, and dangerous occurrences.
  • Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations.
    
  • Work at height regulations.
    
  • Provision and use of work equipment regulations.
    
  • Electricity at work regulations.
    
  • Noise at work regulations.
    
  • The upkeep of the theatre first aid supplies.
    
  • The upkeep of the theatre’s emergency lighting system.
    
  • The understanding and implementation of the evacuation procedure and fire escape routes.
    
  • Hygiene and safety of staff and public areas, and good housekeeping in all staff areas.
    
  • Any other relevant legislative requirements.

• Any other duties that may be reasonably requested by the Deputy Technical and Technical Managers.

HEADER PHOTO CREDIT

Peggy Hawkins Gala | 2025 | Photo by Henry Curtis