Job Summary:
About the Role & Team
Are you a skilled technical theatre supervisor looking to further your theatrical production career with an exciting company? An opportunity has become available for you to do so with *** !
Around the world, *** Theatrical Group brings live entertainment to an audience of over 20 million people in 50 countries each year. Here in the UK & Ireland, our shows include the West End productions of The Lion King and Frozen, as well as a touring production of Aladdin the Musical.
As a Technical Supervisor in our team, you would be is responsible for supporting our Production Manager in all areas of the physical production of *** 's stage shows.
Please note that this role will involve evening and weekend work.
What You Will Do
Touring Responsibilities
Required Qualifications & Skills
We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need to support you with the application process.
The Perks
*** is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. *** is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
About *** (EMEA):
*** EMEA aims to drive growth, innovation and brand affinity across an extremely diverse collection of countries with a team of over 6,000 employees operating in 59 markets with offices in 29 countries.
About *** :
*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise that includes three core business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , and *** Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Limited , which is part of a business we call *** (EMEA) .
*** Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
About the Role & Team
Are you a skilled technical theatre supervisor looking to further your theatrical production career with an exciting company? An opportunity has become available for you to do so with *** !
Around the world, *** Theatrical Group brings live entertainment to an audience of over 20 million people in 50 countries each year. Here in the UK & Ireland, our shows include the West End productions of The Lion King and Frozen, as well as a touring production of Aladdin the Musical.
As a Technical Supervisor in our team, you would be is responsible for supporting our Production Manager in all areas of the physical production of *** 's stage shows.
Please note that this role will involve evening and weekend work.
What You Will Do
- Support the Production Manager to ensure the smooth running of all rehearsals and performances and production moves, collaborating closely with Production and General Management Teams, Company Management, Technical Departments, Resident Creative Team and local venue staff.
- Attend performances of the Production as directed for the purpose of conducting a "normal check" and providing relevant reports to partner teams of the sets, props, electrics, lighting, sound, video, performer flying, special effects, costumes, masks and puppets, wigs, hair and make-up and any other aspects of the physical productions when requested by the Production Manager.
- Produce, upon request, appropriate set and stage plans if required.
- At the Production Manager's direction support the budgeting, bidding, purchasing, and/or supervising shop construction for the replacement of sets, props, electrics, lighting, sound, projections, special effects, costumes, masks and puppets, including any parts or components of the foregoing, or other aspects of the physical production.
- Working with agreed budgets and ensuring that technical overtime is carefully regulated.
- Support the provision of detailed pre-production and running budgets with a schedule of orders (including contracted-out labour and technicians) and costings.
- Assist in preparing production schedules, and champion safe, appropriate working conditions during the technical rehearsal and preview periods for both actors and technical staff.
- Project manage and lead building related projects on West End shows such as dressing room refurbishments and facility upgrades.
- Responsible for ensuring the upkeep and maintenance of physical productions in collaboration with HODs and Production Manager.
- Supervise the Technical Assistant to ensure good storage management of Production assets and maintain up-to-date Asset Register.
- Support the Production Manager to recruit, manage, train and oversee performance management of show staff, developing and maintaining a committed and proficient team.
- Assisting in the instruction of cast and crew in the application, operation, and upkeep of all elements of the physical production.
Touring Responsibilities
- Oversee all touring logistics, ensuring timely and efficient transfers are achieved and maintained.
- Handling of the physical production and technical supervision of load-ins and load, supervising touring production moves as lead representative of *** Theatrical Group, ensuring the highest level of technical support at all times.
- Work in accordance with the Health And Safety Policy and maintain a good solid understanding of all relevant legislation and good working practices, and to ensure that relevant practices are adhered to on all current and future productions.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Experience of large scale West-End and touring musical productions from a logistical point of view.
- Ability to demonstrate a transparent and open approach, with an ability to thrive under pressure, enjoy leading from the front, and by example.
- Knowledge of all aspects of theatre construction for scenery, lights, sound, performer flying, special effects and related understanding of H&S legislation such as LOLER, PUWER and WAH.
- Digital literacy enabling the effective use of software, including CAD.
- Production or Technical Management experience in a role within a complex organisation.
- High level of interpersonal skill with an effective and flexible interpersonal style to ensure i *** uence and credibility with senior managers, cast, crew and orchestra members and trade unions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in order to work with, provide ad *** to, train, and promote technical excellence to cast, crew and orchestra members at all levels.
We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need to support you with the application process.
The Perks
- 25 days annual leave
- Private medical insurance & dental care
- Free Park Entry: You will have the opportunity to enter any of our parks with your family and friends for free
- *** Discounts: you are entitled to discounts on designated *** products, resort F&B and ticketing
- Excellent parental and guardian leave
- Employee Resource Groups - ****N @ *** , *** DIVERSITY, *** PRIDE, ENABLED, and our Mental Health & Wellbeing Group, TRUST.
*** is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse workforce that is representative of our audiences, and where all can thrive and belong. *** is committed to forming a team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
About *** (EMEA):
*** EMEA aims to drive growth, innovation and brand affinity across an extremely diverse collection of countries with a team of over 6,000 employees operating in 59 markets with offices in 29 countries.
About *** :
*** , together with its subsidiaries and affiliates, is a leading diversified international family entertainment and *** enterprise that includes three core business segments: *** Entertainment, *** , and *** Experiences. From humble beginnings as a cartoon studio in the 1920s to its preeminent name in the entertainment industry today, *** proudly continues its legacy of creating world-class stories and experiences for every member of the family. *** 's stories, characters and experiences reach consumers and guests from every corner of the globe. With operations in more than 40 countries, our employees and cast members work together to create entertainment experiences that are both universally and locally cherished.
This position is with *** Limited , which is part of a business we call *** (EMEA) .
*** Limited is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion or belief, sex, nationality, ethnic or national origin, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, disability or pregnancy or maternity. *** fosters a business culture where ideas and decisions from all people help us grow, innovate, create the best stories and be relevant in a rapidly changing world.
This is not an exclusive Staff Me Up job. This partner requires you to apply on its own site.