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ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC AND DRAMA Part of the University of Glamorgan Group Facilities Scenic Construction Supervisor - (Ref: RWC212) Salary: £22,475 - £26,004 per annum The Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, based in the heart of Wales’ thriving and energetic capital city is seeking two people to become part of the core team of the college’s construction workshops one Scenic Construction Supervisor and one Scenic Construction Technician The College has recently opened new, world-class facilities, including the outstanding Dora Stoutzker Hall, Richard Burton Theatre and Linbury Gallery. These facilities complement the College’s existing theatre spaces: the Bute Theatre and Caird Studio. These spaces have an extremely busy programme of publicly performed dramatic plays and exhibitions that need continual support from the workshop team. Under the direction of the Workshop Manager, and working alongside students of the Production and Design Departments, the team will be responsible for the construction of all of the theatrical sets for the busy programme within these spaces. All of the sets will be designed by students from the BA and MA theatre design programmes to a highly professional standard and will be expected to be constructed as such The Workshops are situated in the Cardiff Bay area of the City and boasts some of the best facilities in the country, being fully equipped to face the demands of the College whilst kept up to date with modern trends and changes in practice, as would be expected of the National Conservatoire of Wales. This is an unique opportunity to become part of an exciting and vibrant college and to play a major part in the development of the industry’s future talent. Ability to work a shift pattern is required, which will attract 10% allowance of hourly rate; however flexibility is a requirement in the role in order to respond to working demands periodically throughout the year which may require rescheduling of working patterns. As much advance warning of rescheduling will be provided as possible. CLOSING DATE: 27th April 2012 FURTHER PARTICULARS FOR THE POST OF SCENIC CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISOR ELIGIBILITY TO WORK IN THE UK RWCMD has a legal responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK. For academic and research vacancies or those that require highly specialised skills and qualifications, we will often be able to obtain a ‘Certificate of Sponsorship’ for a suitably qualified applicant who is not currently eligible to work in the UK, if there are no suitable ‘resident’ candidates i.e. European Economic Area. For vacancies that are not academic, research or highly specialist, however, it is extremely unlikely that a certificate of sponsorship would be granted. It is an essential requirement that before submitting an application form you confirm your eligibility by visiting the Home Office website http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/workingintheuk/. Here you will find useful information on the Points Based Immigration System, along with a convenient Points Calculator. ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC AND DRAMA RWCMD is the only institution in the UK that provides specialist conservatoire training in music, acting, theatre design, stage management and arts management. We’re a diverse, inclusive community and have a unique mix of students working alongside each other – musicians, actors, designers and stage managers. Our students work in a down-to-earth, friendly environment and receive excellent levels of support and encouragement from a wide network of professionals. We aim to help our students develop their talents to the full and acquire the skills, knowledge and confidence to enable them to develop and sustain a successful professional career. Our graduates can be found working in theatres, opera houses, concert halls, film, TV and radio all around the world – many at the leading edge of their profession and shaping the future of those professions. Our teachers have a wealth of professional experience as both teachers and as leading practitioners in the arts industry. The College collaborates with leading arts and cultural organizations, visiting artists and directors to ensure that our environment reflects the current practices and conditions of the professional world. We also draw on a prestigious roster of Honorary Fellows to inspire and advise our students. In June 2011 the College opened a £22.5 million suite of world-class training and performance facilities. These will help ensure that the college continues to provide the highest possible conservatoire training. The new facilities include the 400-capacity Dora Stoutzker Hall, the 180-seat Richard BurtonTheatre, as well as four Acting and Movement studios and the Linbury Gallery in which the College will exhibit its award winning design activity. In the autumn of 2010 a new suite of programmes was launched to complement the existing undergraduate and postgraduate courses. These included a new BMus programme with specialised pathways n Vocal Performance, Instrumental Performance, Composition and Creative Music Technology. Jazz Studies - a dedicated award - has been created at both undergraduate and postgraduate level A number of the programmes build on our well established and respected postgraduate diploma awards. Several involve working across both the music and drama disciplines and have been developed as a result of strategic industry partnerships. The programmes will be delivered by industry professionals together with academic teaching staff who maintain their professional profile through research and scholarly activity. MA Acting for Stage, Screen & Radio MA Musical Theatre MA Opera Performance MA Theatre Design MA Stage Management MA Events Production MA Scenic Arts & Construction for Stage & Screen The developments in the portfolio will ensure that future graduates of the College are equipped with the very best skills needed to meet the changing needs of industry and to provide employers with the flexible and creative workforce they require. In 2007, the College entered into a strategic alliance with the University of Glamorgan becoming part of the University of Glamorgan Group. JOB DESCRIPTION Responsible to: Workshop Manager Main purposes of job: The Scenic Construction Supervisor will assist the workshop manager in ensuring high quality workshop support for all internal and external staging relating elements within the context of a national vocational performing arts training institution Principal responsibilities & duties: • To provide a senior level of workshop support for all events and activities in the venues and spaces of the College including occasional external venues. • To support the Workshop manager in the recruitment and supervision of casual workshop staff. • To construct scenic elements for college activities and third mission work. • To supervise/co ordinate loading, get in, fit up and get out for college activities. • To co ordinate construction of scenic elements for college activities and third mission work. • To carry out all duties in accordance with the College’s Health and Safety policies and relevant legislation and work in such a way as to promote a culture of safety. • To ensure the effective and efficient operation, maintenance and inventory of facilities and equipment in the workshop. • Co ordination of the workshop staging stock items and furniture for internal or external hire. • Advising the Workshop manger on stock levels and maintenance issues. • To attend departmental and other meetings as required. • To work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve the College’s corporate goals. • To undertake any training appropriate to the post. PERSON SPECIFICATION SKILLS AND ABILITIES Essential a) The ability to work in a well organised and methodical manner, to plan and prioritize work and set and meet deadlines. b) The ability to make considered decisions calmly under pressure c) The ability to communicate effectively, calmly and diplomatically with artistes, students and event staff and sustain an enthusiastic approach under pressure d) The ability to problem solve in a positive and creative way e) Good communication skills, oral and written KNOWLEDGE Essential f) A thorough knowledge of the workshop practices and procedures required in a scenic workshop environment. g) Knowledge of Health and Safety and associated regulations in a workshop environment. h) A sound knowledge of current IT applications, both general and theatre based i) Knowledge of relevant industry contexts j) Understanding of, and commitment to, equal opportunities EXPERIENCE Essential k) Significant professional experience of working at a senior foreman level within workshop environment l) Significant experience of scenic construction and fabrication. m) Significant experience of implementing Health and Safety regulations within a workshop environment. n) Experience of working with a range of art forms o) Experience of working within budgets TRAINING Essential p) A recognised qualification in the technical field or a related field that supports and develops the skills and abilities for the post OTHER REQUIREMENTS Essential q) The flexibility to accommodate irregular working hours r) The ability to respond appropriately to a wide range of client needs s) The ability to operate within a changing environment t) A commitment to quality in the delivery of services u) The ability to act as a supporter and advocate for the College v) A pleasant, professional and positive manner Desirable Desirable Desirable Desirable w) Training in health and safety at work legislation as it relates to theatre practice Desirable x) Membership of the ABTT or similar professional network When completing the application form candidates are required to highlight their suitability for the post by referring their application details to the essential/desirable requirements set out in the Person Specification. This information will be used in deciding those to be shortlisted. CONDITIONS OF SERVICE The successful applicant will be appointed to the post of Scenic Construction Supervisor, in the service of the RWCMD. CONTINUOUS SERVICE Your continuous service will commence on your first day of employment at RWCMD. RWCMD does not recognise continuous service with other employers in any respect except in accordance with the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government, etc) (Modification) Order as amended. STAFF APPRAISAL AND DEVELOPMENT You will be required to participate in the Staff Appraisal and Development Scheme for Support Staff. This Scheme is the means by which your individual work objectives will be set, annually. It is also the means by which your learning, training & development needs will be identified to support you, throughout your employment with RWCMD, in the achievement of your objectives. The College expects a commitment to such personal development from all its staff, and it is intended that this should be planned, and effectively evaluated to assess its impact upon performance. Staff Training & Development is therefore recognised as a fundamental part of the College’s Human Resources Strategy and is an important key to the achievement of the College’s Vision and Strategic Goals. GRADE/SALARY The post is graded Grade D, and the salary is currently £22,475 - £26,004 per annum. Common practice is to appoint people to the minimum of the grade. TENURE This post is a permanent appointment. PROBATION New entrants to the service of the College are appointed subject to a probationary period of not normally more than 6 months, during which time we will seek to confirm their suitability for the post. MEDICAL CLEARANCE All posts in the College are offered subject to medical clearance. If appointed, you will be required to complete a questionnaire (confidential to the College’s Medical Adviser) detailing your medical history and you may be requested to attend a medical examination. HOURS OF WORK/WORKING ARRANGEMENTS The post-holder will be contracted to work 37 hours per week. However, a Scheme of Flexible Working Hours is in operation, and is based on 4-weekly Accounting Periods of 148 hours. Staff are expected to arrange their times of work to have regard to personal workload, the overall pattern of work in their work location, the wishes of the Head of Department and cover for the Office Opening Hours (which are 0830 - 1700 Mondays - Thursdays, and 0830 - 1630 Fridays). The successful applicant will be provided with a copy of the Operating Rules. LEAVE The annual leave entitlement is 22 days plus statutory and other holidays per annum. PENSION ARRANGEMENT You will have the option of joining the Local Government Pension Scheme and contributions will be made at rates of between 5.5% and 7.5% of gross salary dependent into which pay band your salary falls; or you can take out a personal pension with an approved provider. TERMINATION The appointments are terminable upon one month’s notice from the individual or the College may give you 1 month’s notice between 1 month and 4 years service; thereafter, one week's notice for each year of service, up to a maximum of 12 weeks notice. HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES ALL STAFF All staff are responsible for the health and safety of both themselves, and others upon whom they may have an effect. All staff must co-operate with the University in achieving its Health and Safety objectives. More detailed generic responsibilities are included in Appendix 7.3 of the University health and safety policy. LINE MANAGERS All staff are responsible for the health and safety of both themselves, and others upon whom they may have an effect. All staff must co-operate with the University in achieving its Health and Safety objectives. Additionally, each Line Manager is responsible for the detailed adoption of the University's Health and Safety Policy, within their span of control. More detailed generic responsibilities are included in Appendix 7.3 of the University health and safety policy. APPOINTMENTS PROCEDURE Referees Candidates should note that the Univeristy of Glamorgan Group normally contacts referees for those shortlisted without further advice to candidates. If you do not wish a referee/s to be contacted, prior to interview, you should state this clearly. Internal candidates should supply details of one referee only, being their Head of Department or Line Manager. External candidates will be asked to supply three referees. PROGRESS OF APPLICATIONS If you are successful in being selected for interview for the above post, you will be notified within 6 weeks of the closing date. If you have not heard by this date, then you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. In the meantime, I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your interest in the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, and to wish you luck in your application. CLOSING DATE: 27th April 2012 Ref: RWC212