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Deadline for receipt of applications is Monday 27th January 2025 at midday.
Interviews will be held week commencing 3rd February 2025 at the Rep.
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Background
Established in 1913, The Rep has an unparalleled history as a pioneering repertory theatre and the launch-pad for some of the most exciting talent in UK theatre both past and present. Today it is a producing powerhouse with three auditoria - The House, 816 seats; The Studio, 292 seats; The Door, 133 seats - as well as extensive on-site production facilities.
Under the Executive leadership of Rachael Thomas, the theatre has entered a period of significant renewal, with the vision of being a national and international centre for artistically ambitious popular theatre in all its forms: comedies, dramas, musicals, dance-theatre and family shows. A new Artistic Director, Joe Murphy, will be joining the Rep in early 2025. Revivals, new work, and commissions will play in all three theatres. Many of its productions already go on to enjoy future life through commercial transfers and national/international tours.
These are exciting times for The Rep and the city of Birmingham. The UK’s 'second city’ has the youngest population in Europe and is the most multicultural city in the UK. It is a city full of dynamism and energy, and currently undergoing its own renaissance as one of the fastest growing cities in the country.
Part of The Rep’s mission is to ensure that its programme is truly representative of the city it serves, and we aim to imaginatively engage with the people of Birmingham and beyond to create productions that fill our theatres with its people. In every endeavour, we promote inclusivity, diversity, and equality.
Role Summary
This is an exciting opportunity to join the stage department working in a busy producing theatre. As part of the stage team, you will be assisting in installing scenery, maintenance and operating of stage equipment and effects both outside and during performances. This is an opportunity to see and be a part of the creation of productions.
The stage department is integrated into the wider production process from the white card: working alongside production management and the workshop team on stage effects, logistics, and planning.
At the Rep, we have 3 venues all in one building, creating and showing a variety of productions from plays to dance to musicals. We look forward to receiving your application.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
* Install, operate and maintain stage and technical equipment for Birmingham Rep productions, visiting companies, conferences, hires and events as required.
* Lead on specific tasks & projects as required by the Head of Stage and Technical Manager.
* Help maintain and run performances, ensuring the productions maintain the highest standard of delivery.
* Liaise with creative teams at all key stages of the design and construction of each production.
* Liaise with other technical staff and our UVB team regarding the requirements for conferences, hires, and visiting companies.
* Work to design and installation deadlines as per production and technical schedules set by the Technical Manager and Director of Productions.
* Maintain all technical equipment both on a day-to-day and formalised scheduled programme.
* Provide support for general building maintenance as agreed with the Technical Manager.
* Work with and support the Creative Learning team to create opportunities for access and learning throughout the organisation.
* Act as an ambassador for the Rep and maintain a high standard of appearance whenever at work, especially when supporting conferences, hires, and UVB events.
* Liaise with other departments regarding the successful delivery of audio described, BSL performances and relaxed performances and efficient and effective completion of all tasks.
* Work flexibly across technical, maintenance, and operations disciplines.
* Ensure excellent customer service is maintained at all times.
* Attend Design, Progress, Production, and Departmental meetings as required.
* Keep pace with technical developments and undertake further training and development as part of a programme of personal development.
* Ensure a high standard of housekeeping prevails in performing areas, storage areas, and the theatre’s off-site storage.
* Play an active role in implementing and monitoring practices of equality, diversity, and inclusion in your team and across the organisation.
* Actively embrace and seek to embed digital solutions to presenting work and developing workflows across the organisation.
* Ensure sustainable methods of delivering on all output are considered, developed, and implemented where practicable.
* Support and actively participate in the Rep’s apprenticeship schemes.
* Deputise for the Deputy Head of Department as required.
* Drive company vehicle when required to collect and deliver equipment.
* Work away from Birmingham at other locations as reasonably requested.
Communication & Administration
* Ensure detailed records are maintained for departmental equipment.
* Ensure show files and any relevant records are archived in accordance with policy and legislative guidelines.
Finance
* Comply with The Birmingham Rep financial policies and procedures.
Health & Safety
* Comply with and promote The Birmingham Rep Health and Safety policy and procedures.
* Work closely with colleagues and consultants to create and maintain a safe working environment including maintaining risk-related records, maintenance, and general documentation.
* Ensure method statements and safe systems of work are implemented and that appropriate training has been completed.
* Actively participate in the Health and Safety Committee.
* Be an on-duty First Aider.
General Responsibilities
* Adhere to and implement the guidelines, procedures, and policies of the company as detailed in the staff policies (available from the staff intranet).
* Play a role in the life of the company and work across departments to develop a positive and engaged organisational culture including playing active and positive roles in staff forums/committees.
* Be aware of, and comply with, rules and legislation pertaining to Health & Safety at work and abide by the procedures set out in the Health & Safety Policy.
* Be aware of, and comply with, rules and legislation pertaining to data security, and GDPR, at work and abide by the procedures set out in the Data Protection Policy.
* All staff are expected to demonstrate an understanding of, and adherence to, our safeguarding policy, including a duty to report any issues of concern.
Key Relationships
This role forms part of the Production team and reports to the Head of Stage and will be responsible for managing Stage Technicians and Casual Stage Technicians.
This structure may change from time to time based on business needs but reflects the broad areas of responsibility.
Internal
* Members of the Senior Management team
* Technical Manager
* Heads of Department across the organisation
* Staff groups, forums, and trade unions as required
* UVB Team
External
* Providers, suppliers
* Freelance production staff
* Creative teams
Person Specification
You must have…
If you do not demonstrate that you meet all these criteria you may not be shortlisted.
* Strong experience in a similar role
* Extensive experience, knowledge, and understanding of the theatrical technical industry and in particular technical products, equipment, and systems.
* Excellent communication and organisational skills
* Ability to be an integral part of a team but also to use initiative and work independently
* Knowledge of current Health and Safety guidance and practice and practical implementation
* Ability and desire to lead, manage, and motivate a team
* Ability to work under pressure while managing time effectively and meeting deadlines.
* Ability to and experience of working at height
* The ability to interpret technical drawings accurately.
It'd be great if you had...
* Relevant experience in a theatre or other arts organisation.
* Experience using a counterweight fly system
* Full clean driving license and experience driving vans
* Experienced in using a broad range of access equipment
* First aid certification
* Working at height certification
* IPAF qualification
* IT skills and practical experience of using Word, Excel (or equivalent), Teams, and AutoCAD
Terms & Conditions
Period of Work: This is a permanent contract, subject to successful completion of a probationary period of 3 months.
Pay: £27,861 per annum (Officer 3)
Hours: This is an annualised contract of 2028 hours per year (equivalent to 39 hours a week). Some evening and weekend work will be required.
You will be entitled to double time hours for Sundays & Bank Holidays and these will be added to your annualisation. You will still be able to claim for auxiliary payments (get outs and meal allowances).
Holidays: 20 days per year rising to 25 with service, plus bank holidays. The holiday year runs from 1 September to 31 August each year.
Notice period: 4 weeks
Location of work: Your main place of work will be The Rep in Birmingham, but you may be required to work permanently or temporarily at other locations locally. You may be asked to work temporarily in other locations in the UK.
Other benefits: Contributory staff pension, 5% employee and 3% employer
Non-contractual benefits
* A day off for your birthday
* Free-to-use employee assistance service
* Staff ticket discount
* Staff discount in The Rep food and drink outlets (when available)
* Access to salary sacrifice schemes including Bike to Work scheme and Health Cash Plans
* Numerous corporate discounts including 25% Season Ticket discount on parking at Q-Parks
* We actively encourage all staff to see shows as we believe that being part of The Rep product enhances everyone’s experience as an employee and ambassador. To ensure everyone has a chance to attend shows, every staff member is invited to attend press night for all The Rep's own productions along with further complimentary tickets where possible as well as competitive discounts throughout the year.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £27,861.00 per year
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* Overtime
* Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 27/01/2025
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