DEPUTY HEAD of LIGHTING, SOUND & VIDEO (Lighting)

NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE

DEPUTY HEAD OF LIGHTING, SOUND & VIDEO (Lighting)

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible to:Head of Lighting, Sound & Video

Responsible for:Lighting, Sound & Video Technicians, Casual staff

Purpose of post:

To deputise for and assist the Head of Lighting, Sound & Video with all aspects of the day to day running of the Lighting, Sound & Video department, with particular emphasis on the Lighting aspects of the department’s work.
To maintain liaison with the department technicians, casual staff and other departments as necessary.
To take responsibility for productions and or projects as delegated by the Head of Lighting, Sound & Video and/or the Production Manager.
To providing first class support to creative teams, visiting companies and full time staff, to include team leadership, programming, rigging, operation and management of facilities, stores and equipment.
To provide practical support for Nottingham Playhouse’s Digital Policy and the work of the Digital Producer.

Duties

To deputise for the Head of Lighting, Sound & Video as necessary including liaison with designers, the operation and maintenance of equipment, budgetary responsibility and leadership of the department.
To work with the Head of Lighting, Sound & Video in the development, maintenance and deployment of production control equipment and to oversee show recording and archiving.
To work with the Head of Lighting, Sound & Video in the development and management of all lighting, sound and video systems, equipment and stores, including consumables and maintenance.
The sourcing of sound effects, music, outside lighting, sound and video services or other equipment required by Nottingham Playhouse and all associated subsidiary projects.
The preparation of production paperwork including the circuiting of plans, colour calls, DMX address allocation and patch sheets required by productions both visiting and in-house.
Liaising with the Director, visiting Lighting Designers, Sound Designer, Video Designers or Composers regarding their specific production requirements.
Over-seeing the installation and operation of lighting, sound and video for any Nottingham Playhouse production, visiting company or other presentation at Nottingham Playhouse or on tour.
Operation of lighting, sound and video during performances and events at other such times as are deemed necessary.
To complete work to all notified and agreed production deadlines and budgets.
To take responsibility for the installation of lighting, sound and video for fit-ups, rehearsals, changeovers and performances as required by the HOD.
Design and build electrical and mechanical lighting effects and props as required using individual, creative and technical skills, in conjunction with other departments where appropriate.
Ensure that any required pyrotechnic devices or effects are supplied and setup correctly and to initiate use of pyrotechnic devices on cue during performances following training or instruction.
Carry out thorough maintenance of all production related electrical equipment, in accordance with manufacturers' recommendations.
Ensure that all equipment used is deployed in a clean, orderly and tidy condition and to ensure that all departmental workshops, control rooms and storage areas are kept clean and tidy at all times.

Other

The completion of all required production department PAT testing and the completion of associated records to the satisfaction of the Production Manager or Head of Operations.
To be aware of Health and Safety guidelines and Codes of Practice including industry specific standards such as BS7909.
To promote good working practice within the department and provide adequate supervision to maintain this.
To maintain equipment and working areas to a high standard and carry out duties in a responsible manner.
To be a proactive member of the production team.
To carry out lamp rounds and maintenance of the auditorium house light systems.
To attend model showings, production meetings, progress meetings and rehearsals as required.
To liaise with other departments regarding the planning of Nottingham Playhouse productions.
To work on Nottingham Playhouse touring productions and co-productions away from the theatre if required.
To drive the theatres vehicles as required.

General

To act always in the best interests of Nottingham Playhouse Trust Ltd
To take positive action to promote Equal Opportunities in all aspects of the work of Nottingham Playhouse
To agree to abide by Nottingham Playhouse policies, such as health and safety, child protection etc
To maintain confidentiality in all areas relating to Nottingham Playhouse where appropriate.
To maximise income and minimise expenditure wherever possible.
To carry out any such other duties as may be reasonably expected of the post.

January 2018