Theatre Technician

Theatre Technician(freelance)Recruitment PackAbout Old Fire Station, OxfordWhat we doAt OFS, weproduce and present across art formshelp people to be creativesupport artistsinclude people facing tough timesbecause of disadvantagework with communities across OxfordIn everything we do, we considerfacing the climate emergency unlearning discrimination being human friendly experimenting and listeningbuilding financial resilience The Old Fire Station is a centre for creativity in Oxford housing three organisations:the homelessness charity Crisis, the Old Fire Station (OFS) and Damascus RoseKitchen (DRK). We share our building.   OFS encourages people from all backgrounds to understand and shape the world inwhich we live through stories, creativity and the arts, and by connecting with others.  ART IS FOR EVERYONE. EVERYONE HAS POTENTIAL.      See our latest impact report here, and watch short videos about the OFS here andhere.Learn more about our projects Marmalade, Offbeat, Hidden Spire and Storytelling.We do this bygood quality relationshipslistening and learningencouraging creativity and risk-takingoffering a public space which iswelcoming to allworking collaboratively online, outsideand elsewhereEssential to delivering our shared missionis the participation of Crisis members(homeless people using Crisis’ services) inour work.About the roleThe Theatre Technician supports the Technical Manager in providing a high-level oftechnical service for the Old Fire Station's received performance programme and hires, aswell as the in-house productions and events.  To run the technical lights, sound and AV of the theatre and building, to a high standard,as well as managing the space in terms of health and safety and stage management.Ensure the technical department is kept organised, tidy and maintained. Assist in themanagement of the organisation of technical documents and show information.Key ResponsibilitiesPreparing the auditorium for an incoming show, based on a technical riderreceived – including: Cleaning the stage where necessary Setting out seating Preparing dressing rooms Pre rigging / focussing of lighting equipment Preparation of live audio equipment Greeting visiting companies and assisting with the get in, in a supervisory role. Monitoring and maintaining safe working practices of all involved during thepreparation of a performance Programming of lighting, sound and AV cues in collaboration with a companyrepresentative (SM, director, actor etc)  Operation of show control equipment during live performances  Assisting with the tear down and get out post show, in a supervisory role Co-operation with the FoH team to ensure a smooth delivery of shows Assisting with building evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency Selection criteria Essential criteriaKnowledge of theatrical conventions pertaining to staging, lighting and audiopractices Competency in interpreting technical riders and making suitable provisions inresponse Competency with ETC EOS family lighting consoles (ION) and knowledge ofindustry standard theatrical lighting fixtures (including moving heads) Competency with digital audio consoles and knowledge of live audioengineering techniques, including the use of radio mics.  Competency with programming and operation of Qlab5  Competency with work at height, manual handling and knowledge of key H&Slegislation around these activities Competency with the rigging of overhead equipment (primarily lighting fixtures>20kg) and knowledge of key H&S legislation around this activity Competency with marking up technical scripts for use in show operation A working knowledge of electrical safety. An ability to risk assess in real time and respond appropriately andpreventatively to potential hazards.  Desirable criteriaKnowledge of technical infrastructure systems in theatre, and an ability todiagnose and amend faults where possible. Competency with video camera equipment  Competency with network-based show control Competency with live streaming  First aid certificate PASMA certificate Experience working in close coordination with FoH teams Experience working with youth groups How to apply This is a rolling recruitment process, meaning we will interview through the processrather than waiting for a given deadline. We recommend the software Speechify forreading aloud the job description To apply, please send your CV and a brief expression of interest explaining why youwant the role (up to 250 words) to recruitment@oldfirestation.org.uk.Have some questions?If you would like to speak to someone about the job before you apply, please contactour Technical Manager Dan Knight for an informal chat.  dan.knight@oldfirestation.org.uk We think it is important to hire people from a wide variety of backgrounds,representative of our society, not just because it is the right thing to do, but becauseit enriches the arts for all and makes us stronger as a team. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals with lived experience ofdiscrimination and disadvantage due to class, disability, ethnicity, gender identityand expression, neurodivergence, race and sexual orientation. Please tell us if youhave this lived experience in your application. Based on this, if you meet theselection criteria, we are committed to offering you an interview.  Old Fire Station, 40 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AQRegistered charity number 1140525