Deputy Head of Sound & AV

Birmingham Repertory Theatre; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent regional theatre in Birmingham is looking for a Sound and AV Technician to oversee all sound and audiovisual requirements for productions. The ideal candidate should have experience in theatre production, digital sound consoles, and excellent communication skills. The role includes managing technical aspects and ensuring high-quality service while occasionally deputizing for the Head of Sound and AV. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Contributory staff pension

Day off for your birthday

Employee assistance service

Staff discounts on food and drink

Season Ticket discount on parking

Access to salary sacrifice schemes

Complimentary tickets for shows

Qualifications

• Must have a hands-on experience in sound and AV responsibilities.
• Experience in programming and operating digital sound consoles is essential.
• Computer literacy required with familiarity in Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage all sound and AV requirements for productions.
• Deputise for the Head of Sound and AV when needed.
• Ensure excellent service is provided to staff and visitors.

Skills

Experience in theatre production

Strong communication skills

Proactive approach

Experience with digital sound consoles

Good organizational skills

Education

Relevant technical certifications (IPAF, first aid)

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Word

Excel

Job description

Applying for this post

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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 and 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.

Terms and Conditions

Period of Work: This is a permanent standard contract subject to successful completion of a probationary period of 3 months.

Pay: 32694.52 per annum (Manager 1)

Hours: 39 hours per week. Some evening and weekend work may be required.

We dont encourage or expect over time however in the event that over time is worked this may either be paid or taken as time off in lieu to be agreed in advance with your line manager.

This contract attracts BECTU get‑out payments missed breaks and meal allowances. You can read more about BECTU payments here.

Holidays: 25 days per year plus bank holidays rising to 30 days plus bank holidays with continuous service. The holiday year runs from 1 September to 31 August each year.

Notice Period: 2 months

Location of Work

Your main place of work will be The Rep in Birmingham but you may be required to work permanently or temporarily at other locations locally.

Benefits

Contributory staff pension 5% employee and 3% employer

Other Benefits:

• A day off for your birthday
• Free‑to‑use employee assistance service
• Staff ticket discount (when available)
• Staff discount in The Rep food and drink outlets (when available)
• 25% Season Ticket discount on parking at Q‑Parks
• 5 day rates at Utilita Arena North and South Car Parks
• Access to salary sacrifice schemes including Bike to Work scheme and Health Cash Plans
• We actively encourage all staff to see shows as believe that being part of The Rep product enhances everyone's experience as an employee and ambassador. To ensure everyone has a chance to attend shows every staff member is invited to attend press night for all The Reps own productions along with further complimentary tickets where possible as well as competitive discounts throughout the year.

Guidance

The Rep is a Disability Confident Employer and we participate in the Offer an Interview scheme. This means we will offer an interview to anyone who is D / deaf or has a disability for the post who meets the minimum criteria. By minimum criteria we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates that you generally meet the level of competence required for each competence (or could with reasonable support) as well as meeting any of the qualifications skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification. If you would like to apply under this scheme please select this option on our application portal.

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