To assist with the mounting and staging of YTR productions and events, in the Theatre and at other premises used by the Theatre, as required. To deputise for the Head of Stage during get-ins, fit-ups, get-outs, strikes, technical rehearsals and performances for YTR and touring shows, as and when required. To assist the Head of Stage in the booking of casual stage staff for YTR and Touring Productions, as and when required. To work get-ins and get-outs for YTR and Touring productions and supervise, motivate and manage casual stage staff to an effective and high standard, when required to do so. To play a key role in the running of all productions at YTR and in other places as required - this includes rigging, operating flies, moving scenery and acting as Duty Stage Manager. To act as Duty Stage Manager and take responsibility for the Stage, as part of the Theatre's emergency procedures for performances, concerts or events as required. This includes the giving of toolbox talks, issuing access swipe cards and Health and Safety inductions for YTR and Touring Productions. To take the responsibility of locking and unlocking the building when required to do so. To devise, order materials, construct and make stage properties or other scenic items within agreed budgets for YTR productions, as directed by the Head of Production/Production Manager, in consultation with the Head of Stage and the Production Designer. To ensure the stage, dock, workshop and other set and prop making areas in our buildings are organised, maintained and managed effectively and efficiently. To oversee the security, maintenance and good housekeeping of stage stock, materials, tools and equipment - particularly workshop stock, machinery, tools and equipment. To ensure there is effective management in the storage and use of the above and that PPE and H&S requirements are upheld at all times. To ensure that Health and Safety legislation and the Theatre's Policy and procedures are adhered to at all times. To carry out and communicate risk assessments for individual productions and/or department activities as required. This is to include the sharing of CDM, risk assessments, riders and any other relevant information to casual stage workers as and when required. To carry out and record regular maintenance checks and preventative maintenance work on Stage equipment, including the scenic and flying equipment as required. To ensure the good housekeeping of the department, keeping the stage and all other working environments clean and tidy at all times. To keep the Head of Stage well informed at all times, and ensure good communication is maintained. Person Specification Knowledge and experience of mounting and crewing theatre productions Experience of counterweight flying and rigging Experience in the use of winches, motors, traps and other stage Machinery Experience of working with visiting companies Experience of making theatre in non-traditional theatre spaces Experience of working get-ins and get-outs Good practical making skills, particularly carpentry and joinery A positive attitude to finding solutions to problems The ability to work accurately under pressure The ability to think creatively Enthusiastic/energetic personality The ability to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays Terms & Conditions Hours are annualised at 2080 hours per annum, worked flexibility to meet the needs of York Theatre Royal. Regular evening and weekend work will be required. The annual salary is £32,122 The salary will be paid monthly Holiday Entitlement: 224 hours per annum Your completed application form needs to be completed online via the link below, or can also be posted or emailed and must reach us by midnight on Sunday 25th October. If you wish to apply by e-mail, you will need to download the form onto your computer, complete it and return it via email to [email protected]. Interviews will take place in person on the 5th & 6th of November. All vacancies are accompanied by a job description and a person specification setting out the main duties and responsibilities of the post in the job description, and the knowledge, skills and experience we are looking for in the person specification. Please read this information carefully as you will not be shortlisted for interview unless you meet the essential criteria described in the Person Specification. As part of our commitment to the “Positive About Disabled People” scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the Essential Criteria.Job Summary
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