Head of Sound & Lighting, Theatre Royal Stratford East

We are looking for an excellent Head of Sound & Lighting to join our wonderful production team. The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the day to day running of the Sound & Lighting Department at Stratford East. They will support the Head of Production in facilitating the sound & lighting requirements of each production and the efficient management of the department, to achieve technical excellence.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST:

• To facilitate the smooth running and delivery of Stratford East productions, collaboratively and creatively supporting all aspects of the production process through technical excellence, adaptability, and teamwork.

• To be an inhouse expert and liaison for touring shows, incoming companies, events, or hires.

• To ensure safety standards and best working practices are upheld in all situations.

• To provide clear leadership for the technical team throughout preproduction and technical processes, ensuring wellbeing and high artistic standards

• To manage and build relationships with external clients and key stakeholders, eg hire companies, freelance staff, and core creatives

• To forward plan, manage logistics and budgets effectively, enabling technical departments to deliver efficiently and to schedule

Contract type: Full Time

Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 subject to experience and annual review

Hours of Work: 39 per week 1x Overtime until 44hrs, 1.5x OT thereafter.

Holidays: 30 days per annum including bank holidays. This will increase by 1 day for each full holiday year of service completed to a maximum total of 33 days. Holiday is pro rata for part time roles.

Probation: 6 months

Notice Period: 2 months (after probation)