JOB OVERVIEW

The Place Technical Department maintains a list of staff who may be offered work on a casual basis. Casual Technicians assist the Technical Department ensuring that productions in the Robin Howard Dance Theatre, and those produced by The Place, are realised to the highest possible professional technical standards and to offer ongoing artist support. 

PAY RATE & CONTRACT TERMS

PAY RATE

The rate of pay for this position is £14.66 per hour.

This rate does not include holiday pay, which is paid separately, on top of this basic rate, calculated at 12.07% of your earnings. This is paid monthly alongside your earnings.

CONTRACT TERMS

This is a casual contract.

CLOSING DATE AND INTERVIEWS

There is no specific closing date for this post. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and we will close to submissions once we have made our desired number of appointments. With this in mind, we encourage applicants to apply straight away.

Informal interviews for shortlisted candidates will be held in person at The Place.

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

A Festival of Korean Dance Double Bill by Ji Hye Chung and Melancholy Dance Company | 2025 | Photo by Ikin Yum Photography

PERSON SPECIFICATION

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

KNOWLEDGE

• Good working knowledge of health and safety and safe working practices.

SKILLS

• Able to carry out the physical demands of the job including working at height.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience of working in a technical capacity in theatre, preferably in dance.

• Experience of working as part of a team.

ATTRIBUTES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Able to plan ahead and work without supervision.

• Prepared to use own initiative and take responsibility.

• Able to work under pressure, communicate effectively, share ideas and respect others.

• A commitment to achieving the best possible technical standard.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

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 to assist with external off-site 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 period.

• Promote good working relationships within the technical team as with all visiting companies and artists and provide a welcoming environment within the Theatre

• 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 Deputy Director, 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.

This job description is not an exhaustive list and does not attempt to give a full day-to-day list of operations for this post.

HEADER PHOTO CREDIT

LCDS BA Graduation Show | 2024 | Photo by Camilla Greenwell