Description
- To ensure that the physical aspects of productions are constructed properly, on time and to the Designer’s brief. - To ensure that the workshop area is in a safe and professional state. - To support and deputise for the Head of Workshop.
We're looking for a creative and resourceful maker to help bring the weird, the wacky, and the wonderful to life for our professional theatre productions. As Deputy Head of Workshop, you'll collaborate with our talented team to craft imaginative sets, props, and the occasional piece of furniture - whatever the show demands!
You'll have excellent time management skills, a proactive approach, and the confidence to lead builds when needed. A broad range of making skills is essential - especially in wood and metal work - along with a dash of polystyrene carving, plastic fabrication, and, most importantly, a flair for inventive problem-solving.
Essential Experience:
- Proven experience in a producing theatre and/or in a Workshop
- Proven experience in a range of production styles and construction techniques
- An understanding of the principles of the Theatre Green Book, and making productions sustainably
- Essential Knowledge/Qualifications:
- Design techniques
- Financial systems
- Theatre Green Book
- Health & Safety At Work Act 1974 and other legislative requirements
Essential Skills/Abilities:
- Able to plan work schedules effectively
- Able to work creatively
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Good communication skills
- Staff deployment
- Numerate and IT literate
- Staff Training and Development skills
Desirable:
- Working full time within a venue with large and active community engagement programme
- Working full time in a producing theatre company, and/or Repertory theatre system
- An understanding of subsidised /commercial theatre.
- First Aid at Work certificate
- IOSH Managing Safely
- Driving Licence
- To assist in managing the personnel and resources allocated to the workshop efficiently.
- To ensure that sets are constructed to the satisfaction of the Production Manager and Designer, including all scenery and related items for R&D productions and co-productions.
- To assist in maintaining accurate records of all expenditure relating to the department.
- In conjunction with the Production Manager, Head of Workshop and Stage Department, play a leading role in fitting-up in-house productions.
- In conjunction with the Head of Workshop and Head of Production implement the principles of the Theatre Green Book and champion sustainable scenery construction.
- To assist in providing cost estimates for each project, and to order materials in consultation with the Head of Workshop.
- To implement building schedules in order to meet identified deadlines.
Full Job Description available on our website.
Please follow the link on our website and submit a covering letter along with your CV.