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Senior Technician (Sound), The Lichfield Garrick Theatre

  •  West Midlands
  •  ÂŁ25k-30k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes March 20, 2025
  •  Kerrie
  •  recruitment@lichfieldgarrick.com
  • #Theatre

Description

Job Summary

We are currently looking for a committed and enthusiastic Senior Technician (Sound) to join our growing technical team, which includes Head of Production, Technical Manager, 3x Senior Technicians, 1x Technician, plus a pool of casual and freelance technicians.

Job Description

Collectively, the team are responsible for the smooth day-to-day running of the theatre's performance spaces and associated spaces/activities, with a particular focus on maintaining a safe working environment, achieving the highest possible artistic/technical standards for visiting and in-house productions, and maintaining stage and electrical equipment in good working order.

If you enjoy working in a fast-paced, creative organisation and have the skills we are looking for, we would love to hear from you!

Job Requirements

    1. Leading on the maintenance of the theatre audio resources required to provide an effective service for visiting shows, in-house productions and events.
    2. Identifying the sound requirements for a given task or situation and performing the appropriate actions to deliver these.
    3. Leading on assembling, rigging, checking and operating theatre audio equipment.
    4. Preparing sound plots and recording/editing music and sound effects.
    5. Possibility of sound design projects for in-house productions.
    6. Supporting and facilitating inspections and works carried out by third parties.
    7. Contributing to plans for equipment renewal and upgrades.
    8. Managing technical resources in a cost-effective manner and supporting Technical Manager to work within budgets.
    9. Developing, and keeping updated, a good working knowledge of current technical theatre practices and technologies.
    10. Taking advantage of training and professional development opportunities and sharing skills within the department.

Job Responsibilities

    1. Leading by example, as a senior technician, demonstrating the organisation's values & standards and promoting excellence in all aspects of the business.
    2. Leading the operation of technical areas for visiting shows, in-house productions and events, where required to fulfil a Duty Technician role.
    3. Contributing to the provision of a warm welcome and effective technical services for visiting professional artists/companies and other user groups.
    4. Contributing to the provision of a safe working environment and safe working practices for staff, visiting companies, freelancers, visitors and the public.
    5. Managing or working on get-ins and get-outs, including assembling, rigging and checking technical equipment, and carrying out Stage, LX, Operator, Flys or other duties as required to facilitate the smooth running of performances.
    6. Contributing to maintaining an effective inventory of in-house technical equipment.
    7. Maintaining theatre and technical equipment in good working order

How to Apply

To apply please send a short statement (max 2 sides A4) explaining your interest in and suitability for the role you’re interested in, together with an up-to-date CV and a completed EO monitoring form, which you’ll find on our website to [email protected]. The closing date for applications is Thursday 20th March at 9am.

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