Initially working on the set up of Soho Theatre Walthamstow, you will be fundamental in mobilising the building for a successful launch.
Following this, you will support the ongoing smooth operation of the building, assisting the Technical & Production Manager in planning the building’s technical activities including resourcing with technical staff, scheduling monthly rotas, allocation of technical equipment and working within agreed budgets to deliver on the programme and building technical needs.
You will be relied upon to deliver the creative visions of artists in a safe and effective manner and assist with the successful running of the theatre’s busy programme, including all productions, events and projects. This is a forward thinking role, combining technical and practical skills with teamwork and communication, working and collaborating with technicians, artists and freelance creative teams.
Job Outline
Programme
- Support all visiting companies, in-house producing teams and community partners to enable the efficient realisation of their productions, and provide a professional and friendly point of contact for visiting companies, artists and their representatives
- Work with visiting and in-house producers and production managers to ensure all productions are adequately resourced, identifying any additional staffing, hire or other costs with the relevant budget holder, and where recharges need to be made
- Provide technical support to the in-house work of the Creative Engagement team
- Assist in the coordination of visiting company technical needs, fostering good communication between departments and around the venue
- Work with all companies to ensure they have carried out required risk assessments, informing the Technical Manager & Production Manager and in-house or external producer when they are not provided or inadequate
- Lead large-scale get ins / outs for theatre shows, ensuring all those working are inducted and safe in their duties, and producing Construction, Design and Management paperwork
- Be responsible for flying and rigging and provide technical support
- Pre-emptive planning for multiple shows in each space, including turnarounds between
performances, and ensuring all companies receive the same high level of support from the technical crew
- Liaise with production teams to schedule removal of scenery and sets from the building, be that to storage or for recycling, with a keen eye on organisational sustainability
- Lead the technical team on get-ins, fit-ups, performances, and get-outs as required and deputise to the Technical & Production Manager when necessary
Health & Safety
- Ensure our Health & Safety policy and standards are met, and exceeded, creating a consistently safe, risk free and professional working environment building wide
- Support the Technical & Production department in the management of health and safety onstage and backstage, ensuring all relevant legislation is adhered to and that safe working practices are always observed
- Be an active member of the Health & Safety committee and ensure policies and procedures are effectively implemented
- Maintain, promote and comply with company Health and Safety Policies and Risk Management Systems at all times
- Ensure all incoming visiting company technical crews receive a Health & Safety induction upon arrival and before commencing work
- Produce and adhere to adequate up to date risk assessments for shows, performance spaces and technical activities and make available to all staff, support staff and visiting companies
- Act as Duty Technician as and when required, including leading the evacuation of the building in the event of an emergency, compiling Duty Technician reports and flagging building issues to the Building & Facilities Manager
- Act as appointed first aider, fire marshal and key holder for the building (training provided)
Staff Management
- Assist the Technical & Production Manager with recruitment, inductions and regular appraisals Notify the Technical & Production Manager and Chief Operating Officer should there be any grievances or disciplinary action required
- Ensure all core technical staff have the correct training (health and safety and job-specific) for their roles, liaising with the Technical & Production Manager to book external training as required
- Assist the Technical & Production Manager in recruiting and managing a pool of casual technical staff, ensuring they have the necessary skills and experience to cover the duties required within the artistic programme
- Ensure that effective communication is maintained between all technical staff and with other operational departments
Maintenance
- Work with the Technical & Production Manager to plan regular preventative maintenance of access, lighting, sound, projection and AV equipment and technical infrastructure across the building.
- Review any potential capital purchases with the Technical & Production Manager
- Provide staff to assist the Building & Facilities Manager with wider building maintenance where appropriate
General
- Support the aims and objectives of Soho Theatre, both internally and externally including promoting diversity in the work place and cultivating an inclusive work environment
- Attend programming and diary meetings and other internal meetings as required
- Uphold Soho Theatre’s policies, including equal opportunities, access and diversity
- Be fully aware of the theatre’s activities and programme of events at all times
- Undertake any other duties as may be appropriate to the nature of the post, and as agreed with the Technical & Production Manager
Submitting an application:
We prefer applications to be sent by email. Please send your completed forms to jobs@sohotheatre.com with STWDTM24 in the subject line, as well as a completing an equal opportunities form, which can be found by clicking here.
When completing your application form, please read the person specification in the job description carefully.
If you would like to submit your application in another format, or you have any queries about this role, please contact HR on 020 7478 0100 or email jobs@sohotheatre.com to discuss alternatives.