Join Our Team - Technician
Purpose of job
We are looking to appoint an experienced Technician to maintain a smooth-running, efficient, and safe working environment for all staff and visiting companies.
The role of the Technical team is to facilitate all technical aspects of performances within the Charity’s venues; to ensure health and safety is adhered to; support the long-term improvements of the stage area and venues in general; and to help maintain and deliver fit-for-purpose historical buildings by supporting the Capital Programme. We strive to create and nurture a positive and productive culture in which to work and flourish.
About you
We are looking for committed, enthusiastic and flexible individuals.
You will assist with building maintenance, including future works and strive to offer the best possible service and a positive working culture for all users of our venues.
You will have experience of working in a receiving house, and a good all-round knowledge of technical theatre, proven expertise of fit ups, rehearsals, shows, get-ins, and get-outs. You will have a good technical knowledge of all aspects of theatre, including stage, LX, flys, and sound.
For full details of the role please see the job pack.
*Leeds Heritage Theatres is committed to promoting the safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Therefore, all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and relevant roles will need to complete an enhanced DBS check.
About us
Leeds Heritage Theatres is a registered charity united by a single cause; to bring people together, create the extraordinary and provide a positive environment in which to entertain and educate.
Our three venues – Leeds Grand Theatre, City Varieties Music Hall and the Hyde Park Picture House – collectively present the very best in live performance, music, comedy and film; drawing audiences of around 350,000 a year from the Leeds city region and beyond.
We’re proud of who we are and what we do. With our combined, unique skills, we make a real difference. We inspire one another. We become stronger. Everyone is welcome to share in this labour of love.
Salary and Benefits
Contract Type: Permanent. Locally agreed full-time buy-out
Responsible to: Heads, Technical Manager, Property Manager
Responsible for: Contracted Technical Staff, Casual Technical Staff
Salary: £26,200 per annum
Holiday entitlement: 20 days
Benefits
- Generous average salary pension scheme
- Regular staff offers and discounts for our venues and local businesses
- Free to use Employee Assistance Programme that supports your health and wellbeing
Probation Period: Six months
Notice Period: One month
Hours: 40 hours per week
To apply
Applications are made by online form. Please note, the form must be completed in a single session. It cannot be saved and resumed later. As well as the standard details such as name, contact information and references, the form includes seven questions (all listed below) designed to prompt thoughtful, focused answers to highlight your experience, ability and understanding of the role. Each question has a maximum response limit of 4,000 characters.
(Please note: In a departure from the process set out in the recruitment pack, for this post, you will apply and provide disclosure information through a single online form. Please do not submit a CV and cover letter, as these will not be considered)
The deadline for receipt of applications is Fri 6 November at 12pm.
If you need any reasonable adjustments to apply, please contact humanresources@leedsheritagetheatres.com.
Application questions
- Detail your experience working in Technical Theatre, telling us where you have worked and the roles you have undertaken. Your answer should tell us any previous positions held, where and for what duration.
- Working in a receiving house means you regularly work with different people, both from touring productions and across the organisation. What does good teamwork and collaboration look like to you? Share positive examples of teamwork and collaborative projects/ processes you have been involved in.
- Explain your working knowledge of Lighting control systems. Your answer should detail operating and programming of different consoles and operating systems. Additionally, any specific projects where you have designed, programmed or operated productions at scale.
- Explain your working knowledge of Sound control systems. Your answer should detail operating and programming of different consoles and operating systems. Additionally, any specific projects where you have designed, programmed or operated productions at scale.
- There will be occasions where you would be expected to lead a team, for example leading work on a stage, or delivering a show. Please share any relevant experience in leading technical teams and explain what makes a good leader.
- Describe your approach to Health and Safety, specifically what makes a good health and safety culture in workplace. Identify specific areas of relevance in lighting or sound that should be considered when managing Health and Safety in the workplace. Your answer should detail your working knowledge of H&S, completed training and awareness of technical regulations. Also explain your approach to working safely.
- The technical team are required to work unsociable hours, including weekends, evenings and at times overnight. Confirm that you understand the operational needs of working in receiving house, and that you understand and are comfortable with the expectation to work unsociable hours.
Our organisation is actively seeking applications from people from the global majority and those with a disability.
We are committed to promoting safeguarding and the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. Therefore, all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks and relevant roles will need to complete an enhanced DBS check.