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HULL TRUCK THEATRE - JOB DESCRIPTION
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Technical Stage Manager (Temp 6 months’ position.)
Hull Truck Theatre
Technical
Head of Production and Technical
Head of Production and Technical, Freelance Production
Managers
Head of Department
Hull Truck Theatre
Hull Truck is a pioneering theatre with a unique, powerful, contemporary Northern
voice, locally rooted and national in reach, inspiring artists, exciting audiences and
supporting communities to reach their greatest potential.
We reach an audience of 50,000 through the work we produce on our stages and
another 14,000 people of all ages through our engagement and learning work including
youth theatre, schools, holiday projects and other creative projects.
This is an exciting time for the theatre, with its new, refreshed, quality artistic
programme receiving positive feedback from audiences and acclaim from critics. We
were delighted to win the White Rose Award (Arts and Culture) in 2015. With the
inspiring leadership of Mark Babych (Artistic Director) and Janthi Mills-Ward (Executive
Director), the theatre is on the next stage of its exceptional journey, creating a vibrant
21st-century cultural organisation. Thanks to the work of the whole team, we have built
an ambitious vision for the future. As a key player in the successful bid for HULL 2017
City of Culture, we will lead the city’s year of drama.
After the huge successes in the first half of the year, we’re looking for a Technical Stage
Manager to help us complete our year of exceptional drama.
Mission
We produce and present exciting and culturally relevant theatre in our building, our
community and out on tour.
We provide the resources, space and support to grow people and ideas.
We are an ambassador for our city, a flagship for our region and a welcoming home for
our communities
Our Values
We are:
 Creative and Collaborative,
 Imaginative and Inspiring,
 Accessible and Relevant,
 Resilient and Sustainable.
Our Vision
A pioneering theatre with a unique, powerful, contemporary Northern Voice, locally
rooted and national in reach, inspiring artists, exciting audiences and supporting
communities to reach their greatest potential.
Aim of Post
As a vital member of the production team, the Technical Stage Manager will be working
closely with the Head of Production and Technical & Freelance Production Managers to
plan and deliver Hull Truck Theatre’s increased programme of receiving and producing
work in 2017. While being responsible for taking a lead role on all aspects of staging,
maintenance of equipment & technical areas, the post holder will also be a key point of
contact for in-house and visiting personnel. The Technical Stage Manager will lead on
staging aspects of all visiting and produced fit ups, get outs and show calls, while
providing the highest possible support for all Hull Truck Theatre & incoming
productions.
Tasks:
 Deliver all aspects of stage duties for a Hull Truck Theatre productions including
engagement and learning activities.
 Provide the highest level of support for all HTT & incoming productions.
 To give stage & SM support during rehearsals of all HTT productions
 Organise stage maintenance in conjunction with TM
 To liaise with & support stage management teams on produced shows.
 Lead on stage health & safety in conjunction with the TM
Principal Duties:
 Responsible for the delivery and installation of all scenic elements of HTT
productions in conjunction with Head of Production and Technical, Freelance
Production Managers and creative teams.
 Responsible for delivering any SM rehearsal requirements and elements of set in
conjunction with Head of Production and Technical, Freelance Production
Managers, creative and stage management teams.
 Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of scenic elements on produced
shows.
 To act as Duty Stage Manager when required for both visiting and in-house
productions.
 Line management of casual stage staff as and when required during fit ups & get
outs
 To support the staging and technical requirements of visiting companies, by
adhering to pre-agreed arrangements and riders.
 To negotiate with visiting productions/tours the use of additional equipment and
services, ensuring the correct contra-charges are communicated to the Head of
Production and Technical prior to settlement.
 To have a good working knowledge of industry agreements and guidelines including
the working time directive, and to support the Head of Production and Technical in
the implementation of relevant guidelines.
 To ensure that all production related work is completed to a high standard and
complies with current licensing, fire, building and health and safety legislation.
 To oversee the timely execution of risk assessments for each HTT production prior
to any technical rehearsals in conjunction with the Head of Production and
Technical
 Ensure that the Theatre’s technical resources are maintained, managed and used
responsibly and appropriately.
 Ensure that the technical areas are kept tidy and fit for purpose.
 Ensure a safe working environment during rehearsals, fit-ups, performances and get
outs.
 Respond to any issues, which may be detailed in a show report in conjunction with
the Head of Production and Technical.
 Deputise for the Head of Production and Technical when required, including
sickness and holidays regarding matters of set and staging
 Attend production meetings and staff meetings as required.
Health and Safety
 Ensure that all work carried out conforms with the latest Health & Safety
regulations, HTT’s Health & Safety policy and working practices especially in respect
of all technical aspects of productions
 Have responsibility for requirements relating to COSHH, LOLER, PUWER and
current HSE legislation.
 To comply with ABTT best practice guides where applicable.
 To carry out risk assessments of hazardous tasks where necessary in conjunction
with the Head of Production and Technical
General
 The above accountabilities are not exhaustive and may vary without changing
the character of the job or level of responsibility.
 The above duties may involve having access to information of a confidential
nature that may be covered by the Data Protection Act. Confidentiality must be
maintained at all times.
 The post holder must be flexible to ensure that the operational needs of the
Company are met. This includes undertaking duties of a similar nature and
responsibility as and when required.
 All employees of Hull Truck Theatre are expected to operate according to the
Company’s Equal Opportunity Employment Policy.
 The Health and Safety at Work Act and other associated legislation places
responsibility for Health and Safety on all employees. Therefore, it is the post
holder’s responsibility to take reasonable care for the Health, Safety and Welfare
of him/herself and other employees in accordance with legislation and the
Company’s Health and Safety Policy.
Person Specification:
Essential:
 Theatrical qualifications e.g. university degree, theatre school or apprenticeship
or relevant and proven experience in a professional theatrical environment.
 Minimum of 3 years’ experience of working in professional theatre.
 Rigging qualifications – ABTT or PLASA
 Good communication, literacy and numeracy skills
 Proven abilities of carpentry and set maintenance
 UK driving licence
 Previous experience of running get-in’s fit up’s & get out’s
 Good working knowledge of Health & Safety practice
 Adaptable and flexible with a calm and practical approach.
 Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines with a calm approach.
 Ability to work with others to collectively achieve the goals
 Self-motivated and resourceful with a positive outlook
 Working knowledge of risk assessments, COSSH and health & safety procedures
 Ability to effectively prioritise workload
Desirable:
 Good working knowledge of AutoCAD
 Portable Appliance Testing qualifications and experience
 Pyrotechnics training course – LeMaitre
 Experience of rigging lighting, sound and AV systems.
Terms & Conditions
 This is a Head of Department Grade post. The salary after completion of
probation is £25,000 per annum pro rata, starting salary to be agreed) to start as
soon as possible.
 This is a 6 month temporary contract unless there are exceptional circumstances.
 This is a full-time post with regular evening and weekend work. The normal
hours of work will be 40 hours a week annualised over the year excluding meal
breaks. The post holder will be expected to offer reasonable flexibility in their
working arrangements where it is considered necessary to undertake the duties
they have been employed to perform, and in the interest of the service.
 This is an annualised contract. Overtime is only payable for Sunday & after
Midnight hours approved in advance with line manager.
 Holiday – 28 days per annum pro rata (including public holidays) rising by one
day per every complete year worked, to a maximum annual holiday entitlement
of 33 days.
 There is a probation period of 2 months during which time the notice period is 2
weeks. After confirmation of appointment the employee is required to give 1
month’ written notice to the company, and the company will give 1-month
written notice to the employee, and after 4 years’ service one additional week’s
notice for each additional year of continuous service thereafter up to a
maximum of 12 weeks.
 Hull Truck Theatre’s staff handbook outlines the terms on sick pay, maternity
leave/pay, paternity leave/pay, grievance/discipline and all other relevant staff
matters.
 Hull Truck operates an auto enrolment pension scheme through Now Pensions.
Further details are available.