Scenic Construction Supervisor & Tutor, Bristol Old Vic Theatre School

The role holder will be responsible for the safe and efficient delivery of scenic construction elements for the School's public theatre productions, primarily based at the School's scenic workshop at Sheene Road in Bedminster, with input at other relevant locations as required. This includes planning and managing the realisation of scenery designs, fabricating scenic elements, and maintaining the workshops to a high standard.

Equipped with extensive knowledge of current theatre industry practices, high-level scenic construction skills and excellent interpersonal abilities, you will play a crucial role in training and supervising students in scenic construction techniques and aspects of stagecraft. You will work closely with the Technical Courses Leader to assess students' competency and ensure the delivery of high-quality scenic elements for productions.

The ideal candidate will be a skilled professional with a flexible approach to working, strong organisational abilities, and a commitment to maintaining health and safety standards. This is an excellent opportunity to join the Theatre School's core staff and contribute to the development of the next generation of theatre professionals while maintaining the high standards of our scenic construction facilities.

This fixed-term position until 11 July 2025 is based on 1560 working hours per year under the School's annualised hours system, with occasional evening and weekend work required.

Contract: Fixed-term position until 11 July 2025, based on 1560 working hours
Salary: £28,781 per annum (based on the full-time equivalent of £33,500 per annum)
Closing date: Friday 8 November at 5pm

For a full job description and details on how to apply, please visit oldvic.ac.uk/jobs.