Deputy Head of Stage
Location: The Royal Court Theatre, London
Contract: Full time/permanent
Salary: £717.57 (gross) per week (BECTU Grade 2). Overtime as per SOLT/BECTU.
The Deputy Head of Stage supports the Head of Stage in the delivery and management of technical stage requirements for all ESC productions across two theatres and related projects, contributing to and upholding the highest production values on all ESC shows and ensuring all work on stage is undertaken safely and efficiently and within allocated resources.
This is a key position within the Production team at the Royal Court, combining excellent practical carpentry skills with the ability to supervise a team of stage technicians when required and support the Head of Stage in the management of the stage areas and the department.
The Deputy Head of Stage will also support the Head of Stage and the Head of Production in the in the management and general maintenance of the building facilities when required.
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous experience in a similar role in a mid-scale producing theatre
- Good carpentry and rigging skills
- Good people skills, including communication and the ability to motivate others
- Ability to work well under pressure and to deadlines
- Willingness/ability to work collaboratively, alongside other departments within the production team and supporting the wider organisation
- Good organisational, IT and time management skill
- CAD drafting skills
- An understanding of the pressures surrounding artistic endeavours and being able to respond to challenges creatively, calmly and positively.
Further details of the role can be found in the job pack, attached. If you are interested in this role, please review the job description and email a CV and Cover Letter (no more than two sides of A4), sent in Word doc/PDF to recruitment@royalcourttheatre.com by no later than 12pm on Tuesday, 13th August 2024. Please address how you meet the criteria set out above within your application.
Interviews are planned for the week commencing 19th August 2024.
To note, your application can also be sent through in the form of a voice note, or PowerPoint presentation (no more than five slides). Should there be a more accessible format for your application to be received, please contact the recruitment inbox
The Royal Court Theatre operates the Disability Confident scheme, which means you are guaranteed to be shortlisted to the next stage if you meet the minimum criteria. Please clearly outline in your email if you would like to be considered under this scheme.
If you have any questions about the role, please do not hesitate to contact the recruitment inbox ahead of the closing date.