Head of Stage

2 weeks ago


Brighton, United Kingdom Brighton College Full time

**Job Summary**

**Brighton College is seeking to appoint a Head of Stage on a permanent basis.**

The Head of Stage will work with the Theatre Operations Manager and Theatre Events and Production Coordinator, alongside all teaching and support staff teams to manage the design & technical provision in the theatre. The post-holder will be responsible for the line management of the theatre technicians, designer, and wardrobe staff.

**Role Summary**:
The Head of Stage plays a vital role in delivering the performance and production programmes that take place in the theatre as well as supporting in other locations across the school where required. The Head of Stage will be responsible for the day to day running of the design & technical provision in the theatre and studio spaces.

**General Duties and Responsibilities**:
Performances and Events
- Ensure the effective delivery of all performances and events in the Richard Cairns Building including productions, events, drama exam practical and other bookings;
- Oversee the design of set and stage construction, and costume design;
- Provide all necessary theatrical resources to visiting users of the space.

Technical Management - Theatre and Equipment
- Plan and provide the necessary technical support for events and performances;
- Oversee the co-ordinate the design, set up, maintenance and operation of sound, lighting, rigging, stage and other technical equipment and systems.

Operations of the Theatre
- Keep consistently high standards of facilities in all technical areas of the theatre building;
- Ensure that all maintenance and repairs are undertaken in a timely fashion and that general stock levels of consumables are maintained;
- Organise, co-ordinate and maintain all technical equipment, sets and props;
- Ensure adequate staffing levels for the design and technical provision of theatre and event operations, working within budget parameters;
- Organise the fit-up and strike schedules for the Performing Arts Programme.

Compliance
- Maintain a good working practice and knowledge of Health & Safety (H&S) compliance regulations;
- Ensure that all H&S requirements are met for daily use of the equipment and the building, including all pro-active servicing of lighting, sound, vision, effects, and stage equipment;
- Ensure safe working practices and guidelines are in place for staff and use of equipment;
- Maintain and develop appropriate and effective systems to create a safe, clean, and well-maintained work environment on-stage and backstage;
- Maintain up-to-date risk assessments for the theatre stage, backstage and auditorium.

Relationship with others
- Working closely with the Performing Arts Team specifically the three Directors of each discipline (Drama, Dance & Music) along with the specific staff directors of each production and exam performances;
- Launch and Develop a Design club for budding Theatre Designers;
- Attend departmental meetings hosted by the Performing Arts Manager;
- Hold planning and production meetings with the artistic and production staff to ensure that all are fully briefed, and information is distributed as required.

**Person Specification**:

- Professional training or experience in Theatrical Design;
- Keen understanding of the technical elements involved in Theatre Making;
- Keen eye for detail always looking for the high standards and pushing the limits of what could be done in a ‘school’ production;
- Positive, “can-do” Attitude;
- A people person;
- Willing to get hands on and practical when required;
- Flexibility in working hours to cover peak demands during production & exam weeks.

**Hours of Work**:
Weekly hours will be agreed with the Performing Arts Technical and Facilites Manager via a rostering system issued three weeks in advance.

**Remuneration**:
The salary for this role will be £32,000 - £35,000 per annum depending on experience and agreed hours/shift patterns.

**Holidays**:
23 days, plus bank holidays increasing to 28 days plus bank holidays after 2 years of service.

**Benefits**:

- Complimentary lunch is provided.
- Free tickets to the College’s music, dance and drama performances.
- Job specific Learning and Development programme available to all employees.
- Life Cover is provided whilst working at Brighton College after successfully passing probation period.
- Brighton College provides a contributory pension scheme with matching contributions from the employer up to 9%, which all eligible employees will be automatically enrolled into within three months of commencement of employment.

**Wellbeing**:

- Significantly subsidised gym membership for the School of Science and Sport is available, which includes access to yoga and Pilates classes and use of the gym and swimming pool.
- Healthy heart checks.
- Meditation sessions.
- Generous sickness policy.
- Access to books, magazines and DVDs from the College Library.
- Comprehensive wellbeing package.

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