Are you an experienced technical theatre professional with a passion for lighting, sound, and AV services? We are seeking a Deputy Head of Lighting and Sound to join our dynamic team at Royal and Derngate.

Contracted Hours: 37 hours per week (averaged over a four-week period)
Overtime: Get Outs are available as paid additional hours

In this role, you will lead a team of technicians, support the delivery of diverse productions, and oversee the maintenance of venue spaces and technical equipment. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with the Head of Lighting and Sound and other departments, ensuring the highest technical standards are met.

If you have industry experience, a strong understanding of live performance, and exceptional organisational and communication skills, we want to hear from you. Join us in delivering outstanding technical theatre services and become a vital part of the team in our award-winning venue!

Job Purpose

To provide technical theatre services for Royal and Derngate in the delivery of our received, produced, and creative learning programme with an emphasis on lighting, sound, and AV services.
The upkeep of venue spaces and technical equipment.
To deputise for the Head of Lighting and Sound (Royal).

Key Duties

Support the Head of Lighting and Sound in the general duties of the department and operation of lighting, sound, and AV equipment and systems, and undertake additional technical duties as required.
Under the direction of the Head of Lighting and Sound and Technical and Maintenance Manager, ensure that safe working practices are observed in line with the department's RAMS policy and procedures.
Assist with show fit-ups and get-outs, and the running of rehearsals and performances, and lead these sessions as required.
Assist the Head of Lighting and Sound in the organisation and supervision of the Lighting and Sound department and deputise for the Head of Lighting and Sound as required.
Work as required across the venue spaces and, where necessary, associated spaces.
Support and collaborate with the Technical, Production, and Creative Learning departments.
Support the management and organisation of the theatre's stores.
Promote and provide excellent customer service.

For the full job description for this Deputy Head of Lighting and Sound role, please see our website.

Essential Skills

Experience

Minimum of three years of professional industry experience
Proven experience working in a technical role in a busy receiving house, production house, or large-scale touring experience
Proven experience in managing full & part-time staff

Knowledge/Qualifications

Understanding and commitment to live performance
Knowledge of lighting and sound equipment, networking, and consoles
Lighting/sound and/or AV equipment use and maintenance
Effects equipment use and maintenance
Theatre & licensing requirements
Health & Safety at Work Act 1974 and other legislative requirements
Lighting and Sound Board Programming & Operation

Skills/Abilities

Computer literate
Excellent organisational skills
Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
Good people management skills
Ability to use access equipment and work at height
Ability to carry technical equipment
Ability to read and understand technical drawings and lighting plans
Flexible approach to working hours
Calm under pressure
Customer-orientated

Desirable Skills

Experience

Proven experience at a supervisory level in either Electrics or Sound
Experience working within a venue with a large and active education programme
Proven experience in the technical delivery of produced work in repertory theatre
Experience in delivering large corporate events
Lighting and/or sound design experience
Experience of technical delivery in a medium to large performance space

Knowledge/Qualifications

An understanding of subsidised/commercial theatre
C & G 236, or 1820; NVQ or other appropriate electrical qualification
First Aid at Work certificate
Fire Marshall training
Anti-terrorism training
Electrical qualification/experience working at component level
IOSH/ RAMS training
Operational and maintenance experience in building plant and HVAC
Stage, flying systems, and rigging techniques
Recognised relevant technical qualifications, e.g. ABTT
Driving Licence

Skills/Abilities

Managerial skills
Sound design
Lighting design
Staff training and development skills
Diplomacy

How To Apply

Please submit a covering letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) stating your relevant experience, knowledge, and skills for this Deputy Head of Lighting and Sound role, along with your CV.

Closing Date: Monday 30th September

About Company

Royal & Derngate Northampton is the main venue for arts and entertainment in Northamptonshire and one of the major regional producing theatres in the country, with its acclaimed Made in Northampton work touring nationally and internationally.

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Deputy Head of Lighting and Sound