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Perth Theatre and Concert Hall
Perth Theatre and Concert Hall
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Perth, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Tom O´Connor

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Purpose of Role
This role will form a part of our Technical Services division.


You will be responsible for delivering a high standard of production and technical support to a wide range of performances across various genres of activity.


Organisational relationships
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Line Manager:_ Head of Lighting
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Key Relationships:_Lighting and Sound Teams_
, _Head of Technical Services
,Production Manager, Conferencing team.
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Direct Reports:_ You will supervise Technicians, Casual workers & Freelancers as required, for specific projects or processes.
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External Relationships:_Touring managers and technicians.


Location


You will be based at both Perth Concert Hall and Perth Theatre and will be required to work across both spaces.

You may be asked to tour with productions and undertake other projects off site on occasion.


Duties and Responsibilities


You will take a proactive approach to your work, keeping afresh of industry developments, skills passed down from colleagues and your own learning you will ensure you are familiar with the safe and effective techniques to deliver seamless production support in both theatre and live events.


You will develop your skills to support the delivery of the Lighting function across the business, supporting fit ups, get outs and focus sessions as well as operating FOH for smaller events when required.

You will also assist with the construction of practicals and general maintenance.


You will work across all disciplines supporting all disciplines within the technical services division remit, this will include (although not limited to) Lighting, Sound, AV & Stage.


You will work with visiting companies, facilitating their visit to our premises, and supporting them achieve their production in our venues.

You will undertake basic operation of events and performances (training will be provided)


You will undertake format changes, fit ups, get ins, get outs, and stage duty shifts as well as acting as a supporting technician for visiting companies and on our own productions.

You will operate cameras, follow spots and act as stage crew as required.


Supervision


You will take the lead on Format Changes, Technical set ups, gets and get outs when required to do so, ensuring that all safety procedures are followed, equipment is handled safely, systems set up accurately and the facilities presentable.

You will support the team by taking on occasional small projects where seasonal pressures require.


When acting as stage duty you will supervise the activity by all persons on stage and as duty technician support this role.


Technical Team


Alongside your colleagues in the technical team, you will support all aspects of the department's workload using your skills across all disciplines to deliver the company program of work, including stage duties, format changes and technical cover.

You may be asked to operate shows from time to time.


Health and Safety
You will ensure you keep up to date with current H&S regulations relevant to the industry and any changes.

Ensuring a safe working environment and that all safe practices are adhered to including house polices, SSOW and compliance with statutory obligations, keeping suitable records maintained.

You will risk assess your areas of work and ensure that all hazards are suitably and effectively controlled.


Responsibilities of all staff
To be aware of the work of other departments in the delivery of the company's charitable objectives.

You will take an active part in communicating and co-operating with other staff and departments, contribute to an enthusiastic, positive work climate within the organisation and take an active part in achieving high standards of customer and client care.


You will be attending team meetings and all internal and external meetings as required, follow all Perth Theatre & Concert Hall guidelines, procedures and policies and work in accordance with the Equality & Diversity Policy of Perth Theatre & Concert Hall.

You will undertake other duties as may be reasonably required by the organisation.


Person Specification
You will be motivated and experienced with a passion for the delivery of performances and events.

You will have experience of in a live environment and be practiced at working with creative individuals to assess and deliver on their needs.


You will work closely with across the team to ensure that suitable consideration and planning is made for the delivery of technical aspects on all projects and will openly share your knowledge and understanding of practical delivery to ensure a smooth production process.


Your background may be in theatre or live events or a mixture of both, and you will bring with you a desire to deliver exemplary production standards across various genres, styles and disciplines of work.

Most of all you will bring your enthusiasm for the performing arts.

We are looking for a strong track record and skills in the follo
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