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Description
We are recruiting an experienced and collaborative scenic design professional to lead our in-house Workshop team at Salisbury Playhouse.
The Head of Workshop is responsible for leading our scenic workshop team in realising and building set designs for all Wiltshire Creative productions, setting and managing budgets and ensuring the required high quality for our set builds. The role will take responsibility for project managing builds, working with designers and the production team, and overseeing freelance construction and artists. The Head of Workshop will develop a longer-term strategy for developing the function and team to deliver external commissions and additional income streams.
A strong and extensive working knowledge of scenery construction Practical experience and knowledge of safely working with workshop tools and machinery and able to work with a variety of materials Experience of leading or developing a theatre workshop Experience of managing budgets Ability to interpret technical drawings and experience of using AutoCAD or equivalent software IT literacy, including Excel for planning and budgeting Strong people management skills, with previous line management experience Strong innovation and problem-solving skills Able to plan and prioritise within tight deadlines and under pressure Up to date knowledge, experience and training in Health and Safety issues A strong team-player with evidence of excellent working relationships with a range of creative teams and freelancers Confident in maintaining high standards and exercising quality control Reasonable standard of physical fitness (this job involves physically
Please refer to the Recruitment Pack on our website for the full job description.
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