Technician – Fixed Term

Job Outline
PROGRAMME
• To provide a constant, professional and friendly point of contact for visiting companies, artists, external hire clients and their representatives
• Assist with the regular and proper maintenance, inspection and testing of production and building technical equipment, ensuring it meets industry and manufacturer standards
• To programme lighting and sound as required by all shows and events
• Assist with get-ins, fit-ups and get outs
• Ensure safe rigging of lighting / sound / video equipment / effects, and construction of scenery
• Ensure good housekeeping is maintained in all technical and backstage areas
• Create / sign off risk assessments, ensuring control measures are adequate, achievable and adhered to at all times
• Supervise casual technical staff

PERFORMANCE TIMES
• Be the main point of contact representing the Technical Department for productions and Soho Theatre Staff when acting as Duty Technician
• Ensure performance times run safely, smoothly and efficiently
• As required, operate performances, oversee and assist with turnarounds and report on issues noted
• Act as Fire Marshall and assist as required in the event of an evacuation

BUILDING
• Support the Building and Facilities Manager to maintain the building and plant equipment, assisting with routine day-to-day maintenance as required.
• Ensure that all public areas of the building are kept clear and comply with Soho’s building Entertainment license and Health & Safety Policy
• Act as a key-holder for the building

HEALTH AND SAFETY
• Read and actively implement Soho Theatre’s Health & Safety Policy in all areas
• Ensure all work is carried out in a safe and secure manner and inform the Technical & Production Manager in the case of any uncertainty
• Ensure that all incoming companies are provided with a full Health & Safety induction on arrival, and technical company members are given a technical induction / toolbox talk
• Act as an appointed First Aider for the building

GENERAL
• Support the aims and objectives of Soho Theatre Company both internally and externally
• Act as an ambassador for Soho Theatre to all visitors to the building
• Any other duties the Technical & Production Manager may reasonably require

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Qualities
• The ability to work successfully in an energetic and dynamic festival-like environment
• A creative, confident, ambitious communicator who is proactive and positive
• Flexible attitude and approach to work and working hours. As an evening entertainment venue the role revolves around evening and weekend work
• An inclusive approach to working with a diverse team and artists
• Willingness and ability to work unsupervised and with initiative
• Highly organised and self-motivated
• An interest in – and enthusiasm for – new writing and ambitious approaches to theatre, comedy and cabaret
• Friendly and approachable, with an interest in meeting new people
• Willing to contribute to interpreting a creative vision
• A working knowledge of the arts sector

Essential Skills
• Knowledge of ETC lighting desks, including plotting moving lights
• Knowledge of sound consoles and QLab software
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and sound/video/lighting plans
• Ability to work at height safely and with confidence
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and with authority and to lead by example
• An awareness of the access requirements that may be presented by artists and patrons, and to identify reasonable adjustments to make their time here safe and comfortable
• Excellent attention to detail and time management

Desirable Skills
• Ability to use a wide range of portable power tools and hand tools safely with confidence
• Ability to PAT test and maintain standard theatre equipment
• Basic knowledge of stage management duties
• Basic set construction and carpentry skills
• Experience with live sound mixing

Essential Experience
• Experience in a professional producing or receiving theatre and/or a qualification in technical theatre
• Experience of liaising with artists
• Rigging, operation and maintenance of theatrical lighting, sound, communications, special effects and video equipment
Desirable Experience
• Advanced knowledge of theatrical sound systems
• Awareness of networking for technical theatre infrastructure