Vacancy: Deputy Head of Stage

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• To assist with all get-ins, fit ups, performances and get-outs under the direction of the Head of Stage and to deputise in their absence.
• To ensure all rigging carried out by the Technical Department is delivered to the highest professional standard and within the legislations covering such operations.
• To ensure all rigging equipment is maintained, serviceable and tested at all times and that accurate records are kept to current legislation.
• To assist in the planning, management and physically assist, the safe and efficient loading and unloading of all items of stock, scenery, props, wardrobe, music or orchestral equipment, physio equipment, electrical equipment, company equipment and merchandise, from and to all company premises, on tour and as otherwise required.
• To run the fly floor or stage, directing both touring and venue show staff, during rehearsals and performances as directed by the Head of Stage, Stage Manager, or Technical Director.
• To ensure the highest professional standards are set and maintained at all times.
• To assist the Head of Stage in the management of stock control, equipment maintenance and scheduled replacement or improvement of equipment.
• To assist in the creation of accurate production bibles to facilitate future revivals.
• To construct, prepare, repair and improve as necessary all productions to be ready for touring.
• To implement running repairs to all scenic elements and other company property as required, whilst on tour.
• To delegate to and manage staff to achieve targets as directed by the Head of Stage.
• To ensure compliance to the Bectu/UK Theatre Code of Conduct for Get Ins and Get Outs.
• To ensure compliance with the company Health and Safety Policy and to keep up to date with current legislation affecting our industry.

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive and the employee may be required to perform duties outside this brief, as operationally required and at the discretion of senior management.

• To aid in the development of Northern Ballet Technical staff through the sharing of skills and knowledge.
• To attend training courses when requested and to work alongside the Head of Stage in developing the department’s skill base and working practices.
• To work alongside and assist other technical departments as required ensuring the smooth running of all productions.

Person Specification: Essential Criteria

• A proven track record of working in No.1 UK Touring Theatre.
• Experience of running large scale fit ups and get outs.
• Experience of managing staff - good leadership skills with ability to challenge, motivate and discipline staff.
• Experience of rigging and counterweight flying.
• This is a physically demanding role will require working at height.
• A solid understanding of the LOLER regulations.
• Rigging Qualifications / Certification
• The ability to rig accurately to given plans.
• A logical and methodical approach to planning and preparation.
• Ability to problem solve in a theatre environment with a calm measured approach.
• Experience of managing staff - good leadership skills with ability to challenge, motivate and discipline staff.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• A solid understanding of Health and Safety and good practice within the theatre industry.
• A solid understanding of the Bectu/UK Theatre Code of Conduct for Get in and Get Outs.
• Current Passport.

Person Specification: Desirable Criteria

• Good IT skills, Microsoft office or similar and CAD (Ideally AUTOCAD).
• Experience of foreign touring.
• Mid and large scale touring experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience of managing budgets and the purchase order process.
• IOSH Managing Safely Training

Personal Attributes

• An efficient and flexible approach; prioritises workload to meet targets and deadlines.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Creative problem solver.
• Pro-active; able to self-motivate and use own initiative in the absence of clear guidelines by identifying tasks, projects and/or potential problems in advance.
• Creating solutions and taking ownership of the outcomes.
• Good time management.
• Able to work as part of a team with friendly approach and remain open to others.
• To build good working relationships with other departments.