You'll be working as part of a multi-skilled technical team. Whilst your focus will be sound, assisting to rig, focus and operate sound systems across all our performance spaces, the role covers the other departments: stage, lighting, AV and workshop, to support the wide programme of events that take place at the arts centre. No two days look the same. One might be a touring dance company, the next a comedy night, a conference or a film screening. You'll work independently on allocated activities, supervise casual and freelance staff when needed, maintain equipment, fault-find under pressure, and help keep our venues safe and compliant with health, safety and licensing requirements. About you Professional experience in technical theatre, with a strong background in sound, rigging, installing and operating sound systems, sound networks. Desirable Relevant stage or health & safety qualifications, competence in CAD packages, vocational CPD (ABTT awards, PLASA rigging, IPAF or MEWP training), experience of a multi-auditoria environment, and a full clean driving licence. To work across all areas of Warwick Arts Centre to provide lighting, technical stage management, audio, lighting, and AV support but specialising in sound and audio-visual operations, as it relates to performing arts. To ensure the highest standards of technical presentation for all events, whilst being aware of Health and Safety legislation and general requirements associated with premises Licensed for public entertainment. Technical duties: Install, rig and operate sound/AV equipment for all Warwick Arts Centre events. Stage in-house, visiting and co-productions across theatre, dance, music, comedy, film, visual arts, conferences and commercial events. Operate powered/manual lifting and counterweight flying systems. Rig, focus, operate and fault-find lighting and sound across all venues. Work across all technical disciplines (electrics, sound, workshop, gallery) independently and as part of a team. Screen digital and 35mm film with associated maintenance. Support visual arts/exhibition activity. Health & safety: Adhere to H&S legislation and licensing requirements; assist with risk assessments, safety inspections, equipment maintenance and safe storage. General: Competent IT user (Excel, Word, CAD, theatre software). Keep up with industry developments. Work unsociable hours including overnights and weekends. Drive vehicles as required. Be a flexible, proactive team member and ambassador for the Centre. Please click on the link Please not the closing time of the advert on the 23rd August is 11.59pmJob Summary
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Experience of at least one further discipline: technical stage management including counterweight flying; lighting rigging and operation; cinema projection; live digital and AV technologies.
A flexible, creative and solutions-focused approach, with genuine artistic sensitivity.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, and the initiative to solve problems in the venue.
A sound awareness of health and safety, including manual handling, LOLER/PUWER, COSHH and Noise at Work.
Good IT skills across Mac and Windows, and comfort learning specialist theatre software.
Educated to GCSE or equivalent level, or with demonstrable equivalent experience.
Comfortable working at height, in low light and across long, unsocial hours including evenings, overnights and weekends.Job Requirements
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