Role Summary
Working alongside the Head of Sound and AV, this role has responsibility for all Sound and AV requirements for Rep productions and will assume a hands-on role in the day to day running of the department. You will ensure excellent service is consistently provided to staff, freelancers, and customers and visitors to The Rep and UVB events. This role will require you to deputise for the Head of Sound and AV and ensure the efficient technical management of events and productions. There is also a responsibility to ensure that both digital technology and sustainability are at the heart of every project.

Our ideal candidate will have experience of producing new work in theatre, as well as programming and the operation of digital sound consoles and playback software. Strong communication, organisational skills, and a proactive approach to working is essential. The candidate must be computer literate and have practical experience of using Word, Excel (or equivalent) and AutoCAD or Vectorworks are required. IPAF and first aid certification is preferred.

Main Duties and Responsibilities
• Deputise for the Head of Sound and AV as required.
• Prepare, install, operate, program, and maintain sound and AV equipment for Birmingham Rep productions and events, visiting companies, and UVB events as required.
• Work with the Head of Sound and AV to liaise with incoming creative teams on design and requirements for Birmingham Rep productions, actively contributing the creative process as appropriate.
• Plan and manage projects as directed by the Head of Sound & AV.
• Ensure that productions maintain a continued adherence to their creator's original design.
• Work with the Head of Sound & AV to keep the department in good shape, including maintaining technical equipment both day-to-day as required, and on a planned basis.
• Assist in running and maintaining the sound and video IT networks.
• Guide and support junior members of the Sound & AV team including apprentices and work placements.
• Work with the Creative Learning team to create opportunities for access, engagement, and learning throughout the department and organization.
• Act as an ambassador for Birmingham Rep and maintain a professional appearance and manner whenever at work, but especially when working on conferences, hires, and UVB events.
• Support accessibility for all, including assisting with audio-described, captioned and signed performances.
• Ensure excellent customer service is maintained at all times.
• Ensure the departments functions are conducted within the parameters, budgetary or otherwise, as set out by the Head of Sound and AV.
• Ensure that sustainable processes and outcomes are considered, developed, and implemented where possible.
• Carry out other technical duties or special projects as reasonably required by the Head of Sound and AV to ensure the smooth running of the Technical department.
• This role may require occasionally working away from Birmingham

General Responsibilities
• Adhere to and implement the guidelines, procedures and policies of the company as detailed in the staff policies (available from the staff handbook).
• Play a role in the life of the company and work across departments to develop a positive and engaged organisational culture including playing active and positive roles in staff forums/committee's.
• Complete all mandatory training and e-learning
• Take ownership for the safety of the working environment for your teams by being fully complaint with the Health and Safety policies, rules and training for yourself and your team members including casual and freelancer staff
• Ensure you and your team are fully compliant with all mandatory training and development
• Be aware of, and comply with, rules and legislation pertaining to Health & Safety at work and abide by the procedures set out in the Health & Safety Policy.
• Take ownership for the safety of the working environment for your teams by being fully complaint with the Health and Safety policies, rules and training for yourself and your team members including casual and freelancer staff.
• Be aware of, and comply with, rules and legislation pertaining to data security, and GDPR, at work and abide by the procedures set out in the Data Protection Policy.
• All staff are expected to demonstrate an understanding of, and adherence to, our safeguarding policy, including a duty to report any issues of concern.

Person Specification
You must have...
If you do not demonstrate that you meet all these criteria you may not be shortlisted.
• A proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach to working.
• Minimum 3 years of experience of producing new work in theatre.
• Previous experience installing, programming, operating, and supporting complex audio and video systems.
• Significant experience of the programming and operation of digital sound consoles and playback software.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, both written and verbal.
• Knowledge of current Health & Safety guidance, practice, and practical implementation.
• Ability to work alone and to also to lead, manage, and motivate a team.
• Ability to work under pressure while managing time effectively and meeting deadlines while continuing to pay close attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to and experience of working at height and in using a broad range of access equipment.
• Computer literate and practical experience of using Word, Excel (or equivalent) and AutoCAD or Vectorworks.
• Experience of liaising with creative teams and ability to interpret design concepts into an achievable outcome.
• Positive outlook and a flexible approach to working, including unsociable hours.

It'd be great if you had...
If we need to choose between candidates who meet the essential criteria, we may take these factors into account.
• Full clean driving license and experience in driving vans.
• First aid certification.
• Experience with projection mapping such as Disguise.
• IPAF certification.