Open Air Cinema

Summer Screens Open Air Cinema is looking for production engineers to work on a fixed term contract basis until the end of September. The Production Engineer will: Prepare and check equipment for the event at the company warehouseOn site delivery of the technical event production of Summer Screens events to include AV, sound, lighting and power distributionEnsure the event is delivered to the highest possible standardsAssisting with rigging and de-rigging of eventsOn-site implementation of all H&S requirements, safely following the company Risk Assessments and Method StatementsWork closely with the Event Manager and other colleagues to deliver the best experience possible for the audienceCarry out site visits where necessaryDesired skills: Proven experience within live event production, with broad knowledge across all areas of technical production including AV, lighting, sound and power distributionExperience managing and implementing H&S policies in a live event environmentCalm in a crisis, flexible and adaptable, pro-active with excellent interpersonal skillsA motivated team player with a commitment to quality and professionalismA good communicator with an enthusiastic, positive, can-do attitudeComputer literateFull UK driving licenseInitial fixed term contract July – September 2021. Based in Reading but due to the nature of the work you will also be required to travel to events around the country and occasionally stay away. £26,100 – £36,540 (pro rata) based on experience, average 4 day week. 28 days holiday. Freelance/self-employed contractors are welcome as well as employees currently on furlough. To apply, please send you CV and covering email to jobs@summerscreens.co.uk

Summer Screens is one of the UK’s leading cinema event companies. We have been organising and promoting events across the country for a decade at a host of stunning locations, as well as producing events for a selective group of clients. After a difficult year for the industry, Summer Screens has a full event calendar booked for 2021. Alongside the established cinema business, the company is expanding its event portfolio into other sectors within the experience economy and with this in mind, Summer Screens is currently looking to recruit Production Engineers to join the team. Production Engineer (fixed term contract) You will be responsible for preparing equipment for the event at our warehouse in Reading and ensuring they have everything they require for the event. The Production Engineer will take the lead in the setup of the AV, sound, lighting and power distribution at the event, meeting all the H&S requirements set out in the company policies and RAMS. You will work closely with the Event Manager and colleagues to deliver the event to the highest possible standards and offering a fantastic experience for the audience. The successful Production Engineer will: Prepare and check equipment for the event at the company warehouseOn site delivery of the technical event production of Summer Screens events to include AV, sound, lighting and power distributionEnsure the event is delivered to the highest possible standardsAssisting with rigging and de-rigging of eventsOn-site implementation of all H&S requirements, safely following the company Risk Assessments and Method StatementsWork closely with the Event Manager and other colleagues to deliver the best experience possible for the audienceCarry out site visits where necessary Desired skills Proven experience within live event production, with broad knowledge across all areas of technical production including AV, lighting, sound and power distributionExperience managing and implementing H&S policies in a live event environmentCalm in a crisis, flexible and adaptable, pro-active with excellent interpersonal skillsA motivated team player with a commitment to quality and professionalismA good communicator with an enthusiastic, positive, can-do attitudeComputer literateFull UK driving license Initial fixed term contract May – September 2021 The company is based Reading but due to the nature of the work you will also be required to travel to events around the country and occasionally stay away. £26,100 - £31,320 (pro rata) dependant on experience 28 days holiday Freelance/self-employed contractors are welcome to apply To apply, please send CV to jobs@summerscreens.co.uk

Summer Screens is one of the UK's leading cinema event organisers. The company has been organising and promoting events across the country for a decade at a host of stunning locations, as well as producing events for a selective group of clients. After a difficult year for the industry, Summer Screens has a full event calendar booked for 2021. Alongside the established cinema business, the company is also aiming to expand its event portfolio into other sectors within the experience economy and with this in mind, Summer Screens is currently looking to recruit a Technical Production Manager to join the team at this exciting time The Role With a background and knowledge across all areas of production, the Technical Production Manager will be responsible for technical production across all our cinema events to ensure delivery to the highest possible standards. The successful candidate will be managing the onsite delivery of events and any additional technical crew, working closely with the front of house team and other colleagues. You will also have excellent industry contacts and will be responsible for organising and booking freelance crew or subcontractors, taking responsibility for multiple events at one time. You will also have the opportunity to join the project team as the company expands into different areas of the Experience Economy, drawing on your creativity and entrepreneurial instincts, providing practical working solutions to creative ideas, to turn vision into reality. The successful Technical Production Manager will: Take the lead for all technical event production, from concept through to deliveryWork within the project team, to deliver practical working solutions to creative ideas, turn vision into realityManaging and selecting suppliers, making contractor selection, managing and booking freelance crewOverseeing the company equipment stock, researching and advising on purchasesOnsite management of events to ensure delivery to the highest possible standardsAssisting with rigging and de-rigging of eventsManaging H&S requirements including assessing work activities, creation of documentation and on-site implementationLiaise with venues and stakeholdersCarry out site visits where necessaryDesired skills Proven experience within live event production, with broad knowledge across all areas of technical production including AV, lighting and soundExcellent industry contactsExperience managing and developing H&S policies.Confident and experienced with project management, with the ability to turn ideas into realityCalm in a crisis, flexible and adaptable, pro-active with excellent interpersonal skillsAn intelligent, ambitious and highly motivated team player with a commitment to quality and professionalismA good communicator with an enthusiastic, positive, can-do attitudeA creative and entrepreneurial thinkerComputer literateFull UK driving licenseThe role is based Reading but due to the nature of the work you will also be required to travel to events around the country and occasionally stay away. The Technical Production Manager will be initially employed based on a 4-day week (80%) which will be reviewed quarterly. Good work/life balance and guaranteed weekends off £31,320 - £36,540 + bonus (pro rata) based on experience OTE up to £43,848 (pro rata) 25 days holiday + National Holidays (pro rata) Company share option available for the right individual long-term. To apply, please send your cv to jobs@summerscreens.co.uk

Summer Screens is one of the UK’s leading cinema event companies. We have been organising and promoting events across the country for a decade at a host of stunning locations, as well as producing events for a selective group of clients. After a difficult year for the industry, Summer Screens has a full event calendar booked for 2021. Alongside the established cinema business, the company is expanding its event portfolio into other sectors within the experience economy and with this in mind, Summer Screens is currently looking to recruit Production Engineers to join the team. Production Engineer (fixed term contract) You will be responsible for preparing equipment for the event at our warehouse in Reading and ensuring they have everything they require for the event. The Production Engineer will take the lead in the setup of the AV, sound, lighting and power distribution at the event, meeting all the H&S requirements set out in the company policies and RAMS. You will work closely with the Event Manager and colleagues to deliver the event to the highest possible standards and offering a fantastic experience for the audience. The successful Production Engineer will: Prepare and check equipment for the event at the company warehouseOn site delivery of the technical event production of Summer Screens events to include AV, sound, lighting and power distributionEnsure the event is delivered to the highest possible standardsAssisting with rigging and de-rigging of eventsOn-site implementation of all H&S requirements, safely following the company Risk Assessments and Method StatementsWork closely with the Event Manager and other colleagues to deliver the best experience possible for the audienceCarry out site visits where necessary Desired skills Proven experience within live event production, with broad knowledge across all areas of technical production including AV, lighting, sound and power distributionExperience managing and implementing H&S policies in a live event environmentCalm in a crisis, flexible and adaptable, pro-active with excellent interpersonal skillsA motivated team player with a commitment to quality and professionalismA good communicator with an enthusiastic, positive, can-do attitudeComputer literateFull UK driving license Initial fixed term contract May – September 2021 The company is based Reading but due to the nature of the work you will also be required to travel to events around the country and occasionally stay away. £26,100 - £31,320 (pro rata) dependant on experience 28 days holiday Freelance/self-employed contractors are welcome to apply To apply, please send CV to jobs@summerscreens.co.uk