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2017 is a hugely exciting time to join the team at the Tricycle Theatre, one of London’s leading producing venues as it prepares to reopen in spring 2018 following an extensive capital project. The project is set to deliver a raft of improvements, including an upgraded theatre with a new stage and seating, improved access throughout the theatre and backstage areas and better front of house facilities for all, including a new cafe space providing a more welcoming environment for audiences and the public. Under the leadership of Artistic Director, Indhu Rubasingham and Executive Producer, Bridget Kalloushi the Tricycle has played to 95% capacity for most of our in-house productions (including Red Velvet, Handbagged, The Father and The Mother) and successfully transferred productions to New York (Red Velvet at St Ann’s Warehouse) and the West End (Handbagged at the Vaudeville, The Father at Wyndham’s Theatre). The Tricycle has won an Olivier Award for Outstanding Achievement and a London Evening Standard Theatre Award and the Tricycle’s latest hit, The Invisible Hand, by Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Ayad Akhtar was recently nominated during this year’s Olivier’s Awards OUR MISSION The Tricycle presents the world through a variety of different lenses, projecting unheard voices in to the mainstream. We create high-quality, engaging and innovative work. Located in Brent, the most diverse borough in London, the Tricycle is a local venue with an international presence. OUR VISION We produce world-class British and international theatre that reflects the exceptional diversity of our local community. We make theatre that crosses continents and tells big stories about how human connections are made through culture, race and language. The Tricycle stages at least six productions per year in our intimate and unique theatre. Of these plays, half are produced in house by the Tricycle’s artistic team, with other work staged in collaboration with national and international companies. Our ambitious Creative Learning programme aims to develop the imagination, aspiration and potential of children and young people. We invest in creating meaningful relationships with young people who are passionate about theatre but often have limited access to it. Applications are invited for the post of: Responsible to: Contract type: Responsible for: Head of Production Artistic Director & Executive Producer Permanent Sound & Lighting Technician Stage Management Freelance Production staff Trainees & Interns (as required) PURPOSE OF THE JOB: The Production Department is responsible for creating, delivering and running world-class theatre at the Tricycle Theatre, working in collaboration with a wide and varied range of directors, designers and creative teams. The Head of Production will strive to understand the scope of the artistic vision and lead the production team to deliver, within agreed timescales and budgets, the highest standard of production possible. In collaboration with the artistic director, executive producer and creative teams, they will ensure the most effective use of resources in the realisation of all production and technical elements of productions either created by or presented at the Tricycle Theatre or in other venues as directed. The Head of Production will also be responsible for managing a diverse programme of events and productions in our cinema and events space. The Head of Production is a member of the Senior Team. They will work closely with the Executive and Senior Team in the effective planning and management across the full scope of the Tricycle’s output across the building and beyond. They will be heavily involved in every aspect of show delivery from costing and informing the design process through to logistically planning the fit ups and get outs. KEY RESPONSIBILITES AND DUTIES: Work closely with the Design Team, Specialist Theatre Contractors and Tricycle team on the completion of the Capital Project and particularly on the fit-out of the theatre and technical elements of the works To play a significant role in the organisations planning function, attending crossdepartmental meetings as necessary To be responsible for the planning and realisation of productions, including commissioning and costing set construction, liaising with designers and contractors, coordinating and scheduling all technical aspects of the production To read all prospective scripts in a timely manner, to ensure a proactive contribution to the conversations regarding parameters for productions, including but not limited to, practical and budgetary considerations and challenges To liaise with and support freelance Directors, Designers, Lighting and Sound Designers engaged for productions and to advise accordingly, in consultation with the Artistic Director and Executive Producer To work on initial planning and costing of allocated productions and projects To work with the creative teams and Producers of allocated productions to realise the project within allocated resources and within budget To ensure that resources and parameters are clearly defined and agreed with Producers and creative teams To carry out an assessment at the white card model and final design stages to ensure that the design does not exceed the agreed parameters If necessary work with the creative team to bring the design within agreed parameters by the final model stage To generate accurate budget forecasts in conjunction with the production staff and outside contractors To produce risk assessments and other relevant H&S paperwork as appropriate following the new CDM regulations To ensure that designs and all aspects of the productions and their operations are carried out in compliance with relevant and applicable Health & Safety legislation and any other applicable statutory regulations or legislation To monitor expenditure on allocated productions and communicate any areas of concern in a timely fashion To plan the use of technical resources in conjunction with the Sound & Lighting Technician, Company Manager and other requirements across the building To ensure our productions are delivered in a positive, collaborative and professional manner To plan, manage and provide schedules for fit ups, production periods and get outs on productions To call and chair production meetings To lead on the creation of technical riders and collation of other production paperwork for our touring work To help and assist visiting productions to our theatre achieve the very highest of production values practically possible Keep an overview on the good maintenance of the technical infrastructure and equipment To provide production support for the work of other departments To support in the general maintenance of the building To oversee the good management of external storage spaces Actively contribute to the effective operation of the Production Department’s work To participate in all Company administrative and HR systems as required To remain current with industry best practice and applicable technologies GENERAL: Work in support of the artistic policy of the Tricycle Theatre Adhere to, and actively contribute to all Tricycle Theatre policies including Equalities (diversity, access and equal opportunities), Environmental, Green and Health and Safety Policies Always act in the best interests of the Tricycle Theatre Represent the Tricycle Theatre with discretion, tact, diplomacy and courtesy at all times To drive the company’s vehicles when required, subject to license and insurance considerations Any other duties as may reasonably be required PERSON SPECIFICATION: ESSENTIAL: Energetic leader with demonstrable record and experience in the delivery of productions at the highest artistic and technical level Proven track record in the industry and knowledge of the most up to date techniques and regulations regarding the staging of productions Excellent communicator (both written and verbal) and with people at all levels, both internally and externally Ability to demonstrate excellent financial and technical control Excellent project management skills, with the ability to coordinate numerous projects simultaneously Experience of working with and managing freelance creative staff, production staff and stage managers IT & AutoCAD literate DESIRABLE Completion of a degree course in Technical Theatre or equivalent 3 years’ experience working on new productions and plays H&S qualifications TERMS AND CONDITIONS: Hours: 45 hours per week. Office hours are 10am to 6pm but during production periods you will be required to work flexible hours Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 p.a, depending on experience Annual Leave: 20 days per year plus standard bank holidays increasing to 25 days per year after 2 years’ continuous employment Probationary period: Six months Pension: The Tricycle operates a contributory pension scheme for all permanent employees. The Tricycle’s contribution is capped at 3% of basic salary although the employee may contribute more. Other Benefits: Complimentary tickets for preview performances, subject to availability £2 cinema tickets for all standard screenings Application Procedures: Please note that only applications submitted on the Tricycle’s standard Application Form will be considered. We do not accept CVs. Application Forms can be downloaded here: http://www.tricycle.co.uk/about-us/jobs/ Once the Application Form and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Forms are completed please return, by the closing date below, to: Email: By post: [email protected] James Foran, Operations Manager, Tricycle Theatre, 269 Kilburn High Road, London, NW6 7JR Closing date for applications: Interviews to be held: 6.00pm Monday 5th June 2017 Week commencing 12th June 2017 The Tricycle welcomes and encourages applications from everyone regardless of their age, sex, race, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity, disability or nationality.