Duty Technician for the Arts Theatre

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Position: Duty Technician

Responsible to: Technical Manager and Theatre Manager

Closing Date: Sunday 24th November 6pm

Rate of Pay: £11.45 per hour

 

Employment term: This is a fixed term contract minimum 20 hours per week commencing 02 December 2019 for 6 months. Due to the nature of the role, evening and weekend work will be required.

The Arts is an independent commercial theatre situated in the heart of London’s West End, providing a dynamic programme of entertainment of all genres. Our main house is a 350-seat proscenium arch theatre which has been in operation since 1927. We also operate Above the Arts, a private members bar and performance space on the first floor. The Arts is also home to Rooms at the Arts, two bright and airy studios available for hire for rehearsals and workshops, as well as office space for hire & the Covent Garden Cocktail Club.

 

Role Overview

 

The Arts theatre is looking for a duty technician to help the technical Manager support all shows and associated work. Duties will include technical support for the shows, supporting get ins/ get out, provide technical support to daytime hires and technical cover on behalf on the Technical and Deputy Technical Managers. The role requires knowledge of how-to set-up and operation of sound/ lighting equipment for a variety of events and shows. Be able to work as part of a team in the main house or work alone in the studio Space. The role will also include general PPM of the venue and its entities. We will require someone who is energetic and brings a positive mindset to all tasks and projects.

 

Candidates must have the following essential skills: ETC ION programming, set up and operate a sound system and counterweight and hemp flying. Candidates must have a hard work ethic, willingness to help and learn, be a team player and good communication skills.

The candidate must be multi-skilled and able to demonstrate they knowledge.

The candidate must have a proven experience in Flying.

 

Please send a brief letter outlining your suitability for the position and CV to chloe@artstheatrewestend.co.uk or by post / in person to 6/7 Great Newport Street, WC2H 7JB.