Job description

Overview
The Technician role combines technical and practical skills with teamwork and communication, working alongside other technicians, artists and freelance creative teams. They can be relied upon to deliver the creative visions of artists in a safe and effective manner and the successful running of the theatre’s busy programme.
Duties

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 licence 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

Apply via sohotheatre.com