South Hill Park Arts Centre, Theatre Technician
OpportunitiesJob Description
Located in a beautiful eighteenth-century Mansion house and grounds, South Hill Park is a unique and highly regarded arts centre and theatre, providing a rich mix of arts performances and activities.
The Theatre Technician will:
• Assist incoming companies with their get-ins and get-outs.
• Operate shows with an emphasis on sound but including lighting, stage and stage management as required.
• Rig lighting, sound and scenery as required.
• Maintain and repair technical equipment.
• Take on various technical roles for South Hill Park in-house productions in the Wilde Theatre and other performance spaces in the Arts Centre.
• Set up and operate other events such as conferences.
• Assist in the construction of scenery, props, electrical practicals that may be used for in-house productions.
• Attend staff meetings, training sessions and other events as required
Normal hours: 21 hours per week plus unpaid meal breaks. Some additional hours may be available from time to time for which overtime will be paid.
For the right candidate, South Hill Park will provide practical, on the job training where there are gaps in knowledge and experience.
Holiday: 29 days (pro rata) paid annual leave (including public and Bank Holidays) increasing to 34 days (pro rata) after five years continuous service.
Pension: Enrolment into South Hill Park’s workplace pension scheme
Catering: 20% discount on food/non-alcoholic drinks at the Atrium bar and restaurant
Tickets: Free or discounted tickets for many performances and cinema screenings at South Hill Park.