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Theatre Technician

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

This Application Pack contains 2 sections.

SECTION 1 Job description, terms and conditions, person specification and application guidelines (To be retained)

SECTION 2 Application form and equal opportunities form (To be submitted)The closing date for applications is 12pm Wednesday 28th October 2015. Late applications will not be considered.

SECTION 1

Background

The Lyric Theatre is Northern Ireland’s only full-time producing theatre.

Established in 1951, the Theatre was born when Mary and Pearse O’Malley transformed the back rooms of their house in Derryvolgie Avenue into a drama space. In the 1960s the scale of work expanded considerably and the Lyric Players became a non-profit making organisation with the aim of building a new theatre. In 1968, a new Lyric Theatre opened on Ridgeway Street on the banks of the River Lagan.

Over the next 50 years the Lyric established itself as Northern Ireland’s leading producing theatre, premiering the works of playwrights such as Stewart Parker, Martin Lynch, Marie Jones and Christina Reid. Their works were often performed by some of Northern Ireland’s finest performers, including Adrian Dunbar, Dan Gordon, Conleth Hill, Ciaran Hinds, Stella McCusker, Frances Tomelty and the Theatre’s patron, Liam Neeson.

In 1998 the Board of the Theatre took the decision to redevelop the then dilapidated building which struggled to provide adequate facilities for the more modern productions. After many years of lobbying, substantial grants were approved by the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure, The Arts Council of Northern Ireland and Belfast City Council and a major fundraising campaign was launched.

The new £18.1m state-of-the-art theatre opened its door on 1st May 2011 to critical acclaim, both for the architecture of the theatre itself and for the quality of the productions on the stage. Within its first three years of opening it collected 16 awards for the theatre and its work.

The new theatre includes the 390 seat Northern Bank Stage, the 124 seat flexible Naughton Studio and a modern rehearsal room; all enhanced with attractive hospitality spaces. Behind the scenes there are state-of-the-art dressing rooms, stage technical facilities and spacious office accommodation.

Each year we produce between 9/10 full-scale productions, 2 of which run concurrently at Christmas. We also receive visiting work from touring companies, most of which plays in the Naughton Studio. In 2014/15 we staged 394 performances of 65 different productions across 2 stages. 63% of performances were of our own work.

In 2015 the theatre won 4 Irish Theatre Awards, was voted NI’s most welcoming theatre, staged co-productions with the Abbey Theatre, Soho Theatre and the Dublin Theatre Festival and toured to London, Glasgow, Dublin and Letterkenny.

For more information on the Lyric Theatre visit www.lyrictheatre.co.uk .

TEAM

The theatre technician will assist in the technical management of all productions for Lyric Theatre as well as contribute to the planning of productions in the new theatre.

You will be one of 3 technicians working for the Technical Manager.

1. TERMS AND CONDITIONS

1.1 JOB TITLEThe title of this post is Theatre Technician.

1.2 LOCATIONThe post is based at the Lyric Theatre, Ridgeway Street, Belfast. The technician may also be required to tour with shows and in such cases travel expenses will be covered.

1.3 PAY SCALE The post will attract a salary of up to £21,500 annum for an exceptional candidate rising to £22,145 after 6 months.

1.4 CONTRACTThe appointment is full-time.

1.5 PROBATIONARY PERIODThe appointment will commence with a probation period of 6 months which may be terminated at a month’s notice by either side during the period. During this time the organisation reserve the right to dismiss the employee for unsatisfactory performance without recourse to the disciplinary procedure.

1.6 ANNUAL LEAVE20 working days per annum + statutory holidays.

1.7 WORKING HOURS The standard working week will be 43 hours over 6 days however due to the nature of this position a significant degree of flexibility is required from the post holder to meet the demands of the theatre’s production schedule.

It is recognised that there may be circumstances where the amount of hours outside of a normal working week becomes excessive. In those circumstances time off in lieu may be granted at the discretion of the Production & Technical Manager. Evening and weekend is an inherent part of this job. Time off in lieu will be granted for any work done on a statutory holiday.

1.8 DISCLOSURE1. If you are successful after shortlisting, depending on whether you will be working

with children and/or vulnerable adults, you will be required to undergo an ACCESS NI check.

2. If you are required to undergo an Access NI check, a copy of their Code of Practice will be made available to you.

3. You will also be required to disclose any unspent criminal convictions as defined by The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups NI Order 2007 & The Rehabilitation of Offenders (NI) Order 1978. The Lyric theatre has a policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders which can also be made available to you.

4. Disclosure of a criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position within the Lyric theatre. You will, however, be asked to disclose if there is any reason why you cannot work in regulated activity with children or vulnerable adults.

IN CONFIDENCE – THEATRE TECHNICIAN Office Use Only

1.9 CLOSING DATEThe closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12pm Wednesday 28th October 2015. The completed Application Form and Recruitment Monitoring form should be returned in an envelope marked CONFIDENTIAL and must be addressed to:

The Monitoring OfficerLyric Theatre55 Ridgeway StreetBELFASTBT9 5FB

Failure to complete and return the Application Form in accordance with the Guidance Notes contained on the reverse of the first page of the Application Form will result in your application being disqualified. Canvassing will disqualify. Late applications will not be considered.

Copies of this job application pack are available to download from www.lyrictheatre.co.uk and also on request from the Administration Assistant, Lyric Theatre, 55 Ridgeway Street, Belfast BT9 5FB and by email from [email protected]

1.9 SHORTLISTINGOnly those applicants who appear, from the information provided, to be the most suitable in terms of the selection criteria may be called for interview. It is the applicant’s responsibility to demonstrate clearly on their application form, how they satisfy the published selection criteria. It is essential that applicants provide evidence of how they meet the selection criteria, giving examples and specifying exact dates as appropriate. It is not sufficient to simply list the various posts that you have held. The selection panel cannot make assumptions as to your skills, knowledge and experience from the title of previous posts held.

All applications for employment are considered strictly on the basis of merit.

2. GUIDANCE NOTES

Please read carefully

Completing the Form

1. You must complete all sections of the Application Form. Only pages 3 onwards of the Application Form will be made available to the selection panel.

2. Please complete the form clearly and legibly, preferably in CAPITAL LETTERS or typescript.

3. The personnel requirements for this post are set out in this Form. You must address all the requirements listed and demonstrate clearly how you meet each one.

4. Do not exceed the space provided. We will not consider any attachments, CVs or other supplementary material.

Returning the Form

5. The Application Form must be signed and dated6. The Application Form must be returned addressed to ‘The Monitoring Officer’

mailto:[email protected]

http://www.lyrictheatre.co.uk/


7. Your completed Application Form must arrive by the stated closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

8. Information in support of your application will not be accepted after the closing date for receipt of applications.

9. If you wish to submit your application via email, please return to [email protected]

General

10. Canvassing will disqualify.11. A candidate found to have given false information or wilfully to have suppressed any

material fact will be liable to either disqualification or, if appointed, dismissal.

Equal Opportunities Monitoring

12. To demonstrate the Lyric Theatre’s commitment to equality of opportunity in employment we must monitor the community background of our employees and job applicants as required by the Fair Employment (Northern Ireland) Act 1989. Please complete and return the Monitoring Form attached. The Form will be detached on receipt and will not be seen by the short-listing panel.

mailto:[email protected]

3. JOB DESCRIPTION

3.1 REPORTING TOThe Production and Technical Manager.

3.2 RESPONSIBLE FORThe post holder will be responsible assisting in the delivery of all aspects of the technical elements of productions and events taking place in the Theatre in conjunction with the Technical Manager.

3.3 Main Duties and Responsibilities

Planning crew requirements

Working closely with creative teams to realise their designs and compositions maximising the use of the theatre’s available resources;

Taking part in all aspects of technical activities including:

1. rigging, focusing, plotting, and operation etc of lighting and sound equipment as well as operation of the counterweight flying system

2. maintenance of all lighting, sound, rigging, masking & access equipment to an acceptable Health & Safety standard

3. set-up for audio described & signed performances4. assisting or carrying out the research and making of sound effects, show

tapes/disks, special technical effects as required.5. ensuring that all tools & technical equipment are appropriately stored for easy

access and use by appropriate staff.6. assisting in formulation & upkeep of all sound, lighting and stage equipment

records and inventories.7. maintaining front of house electrics as required and make the Technical Manager

or Customer Services Manager aware of requirement for a qualified electrician or other trades.

Liaising with visiting companies or producers to ensure that visits to the Lyric are successfully supported, including the smooth get-in, running and get-out of shows and delivering a high standard of customer service

Assisting with the effective running of all technical facilities including the Lx store, workshop, rehearsal room, stage etc

Working in conjunction with the Production & Technical Manager to co-ordinate any planned tours or transfers by the theatre

Design lighting and re-lighting productions Help promote a commitment from the Technical team to high levels of technical

excellence, flexibility and customer service;

Working with programming colleagues to schedule activities in both auditoria and any outside tours, transfers or site-specific projects;

Contribute to the day to day running of the organisation and serve its long-term interests as a member of the Lyric’s management team;

Complying with all relevant legislation

Assisting in the supervision and delivery of conferences and other commercial lettings of


the Theatre.

Assisting in the running of the Lyrics hire activities and subsequently managing the day to day running in conjunction with the Production & Technical manager

Of the work you undertake; considering the implications to the health and safety of others

To comply with the company’s health and safety policy

To undertake work in safe manner

To carry out risk assessments where necessary and when requested To be familiar and assist with fire evacuation procedures

The duties and responsibilities above are not exhaustive and are only an indication of the duties of the role.

4. PERSON SPECIFICATION

4.1 ESSENTIAL

Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience in theatre electrics, technical stage management or technical teams;

Experience in a production environment of working to tight deadlines;

Fitness and stamina to fulfil the requirements of the post including the ability to work at height;

Ability to read, understand & interpret set plans and drawings;

Good communication skills;

Detailed knowledge of current theatrical technical resources, production and technical practices within theatre including sound, lighting and flying;

Knowledge and practical experience of the implementation of current health and safety legislation;

Strong organisational and logistical skills including IT and administration;

4.2 DESIRABLE

Knowledge and experience of technical systems maintenance;

First aid and health & safety qualification;

Knowledge of PAT;

A good knowledge of Digital and Analog audio systems and QLAB playback systems;

Experience of multi-media production;

Previous experience of Live Audio Mixing

Experience of touring both medium scale & small scale and internationally;

Experience of computer software including Word, Excel & Office, AutoCAD;

Holds a valid driving license;

SECTION 2


Personal DetailsSurname Forename(s)

Title

Home Address:

Post Code

Home Tel No Mobile No.

Bus. Tel. No. Email

AssistancePlease provide us with information about any assistance or additional provision you require us to make to facilitate your attendance at interview.

DeclarationI hereby certify that all the information given by me in connection with this application is correct to the best of my knowledge, that all the questions relating to me have been accurately and fully answered and that I possess all the qualifications which I claim to hold.

Signed

Date


Details of secondary/grammar schools or technical college attended

Name of School/College Address of School/College Dates Attendedto

to

to

References

Please give the names and addresses of two people who are able to provide references relating to your work experience and suitability for this post. One referee should be a previous employer and, if possible, your present or most recent employer.

No member or officer of the Lyric Theatre or person nominated to sit on or attend the selection panel for this post can be accepted as a referee from external applicants. In order to provide an employment reference for internal applicants however one such reference can be accepted provided that the person has not been nominated to serve on or attend the selection panel.

It is the Lyric Theatre’s policy to take up references prior to interview.

Reference 1

Name

Address

Post Code

Tel. No. E-mail

Position

Reference 2

Name

Address

Post Code

Tel. No. E-mail


Position


Educational Qualifications

Documentary evidence of Essential Qualifications asked for will be required if you are called for interview.

Third Level Qualification including any Post Graduate Qualification. Please state class or level.

Name and Address of University/College or Awarding Body

Dates Attended Qualification Gained

Professional Qualifications or Membership

Name of Professional or Technical Association Date Status


Employment History

Detail all your employment/self-employment (and periods of unemployment) starting with the most recent. If you cannot give actual dates, please at least indicate relevant month. If necessary, continue on a separate page.

From/To Employer’s Name and Address Job Title and Main Duties


The requirements for the post are listed at the top of this and the following pages. You should demonstrate clearly how and to what extent you meet each requirement. Please do not write over the page or include any supplementary material.

Essential Minimum of 2 years’ professional experience in theatre electrics, technical stage

management or technical teams;

Experience in a production environment of working to tight deadlines;

Detailed knowledge of current theatrical technical resources;


Essential Ability to read, understand & interpret set plans and drawings;

Understanding and experience of current production and technical practices within theatre including sound, lighting and flying;

Fitness and stamina to fulfil the requirements of the post including the ability to work at height;


Essential Knowledge and practical experience of the implementation of current health and safety

legislation;

Good IT and administrative skills;

Strong organisational and logistical skills;



Desirable Knowledge and experience of technical systems maintenance;

First aid and health and safety qualification;

Knowledge of PAT;

A good knowledge of Digital and Analog audio systems and QLAB playback systems;


Desirable Experience of multi-media production;

Previous experience of Live Audio Mixing

Experience of touring both medium scale & small scale and internationally;

Experience of computer software including Word, Excel & Office, AutoCAD;

Holds a valid driving license;


EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES MONITORING

PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM FULLY

The Lyric Theatre strives to ensure equality of employment opportunity. We aim to ensure the fair and equitable treatment of all job applicants and to meet the requirements of equal opportunities legislation and we do not discriminate on grounds of religious belief, political opinion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, ethnic origin or disability. We practise equality of opportunity in employment and select the best person for the job. The information on this form is used for monitoring purposes only and it will not be used in the selection process.

Please tick the appropriate box

SEXMale Female

MARITAL STATUSSingle Married Other

DATE OF BIRTH

NATIONALITY

RELIGIOUS AFFILIATION/ COMMUNITY BACKGROUND

The Lyric Theatre is required by the Fair Employment (Northern Ireland) Act 1989 (as amended) to monitor the perceived religious affiliation or community background of both its employees and applicants for employment. Whether or not you are from Northern Ireland, you should answer the question below by indicating which community or religious background you might be perceived to come from. Even if you no longer practise any religion, the Fair Employment Act 1989 still obliges the Lyric to classify your perceived religious affiliation/community background, in order to monitor the effectiveness of our policy of equality of opportunity, not simply in recruitment terms, but as part of an ongoing exercise for all employees. Therefore, although your response below may not reflect any current personal religious belief which you hold, please bear the above points in mind when you complete the form.

Please indicate your perceived religious affiliation/community background by ticking one of the boxes below:

PROTESTANTROMAN CATHOLICOTHER (inc none)

6. If you are currently residing in Northern Ireland, please state your full postcode:


7. The Lyric wishes to encourage suitably qualified people with disabilities to apply for jobs – all information will be treated in confidence.

The Disability Discrimination Act defines a disabled person as someone with a disability or mental impairment which has a substantial and long-term adverse effect on his or her ability to carry out normal day to day activities.

Do you consider yourself to have a disability?Yes No

If Yes, please give details and let us know if there is anything we need to know about your disability in order to offer you a fair selection interview if you are shortlisted for the post or to facilitate you in the performance of the duties of the post if you are appointed.

8. Please tick the box that best describes your ethnic origin.

White European White Non-European Pakistani

Black African Black Caribbean Black Other

Chinese Asian Other Indian

Irish Traveller Other (please specify)

9. Where did you see this job advertised?

DO NOT PUT YOUR NAME ON THIS FORM

Access to this information will be strictly controlled and will not be available to those considering your application for employment. Monitoring will involve the use of statistical summaries of information in which the identities of individuals will not appear. The information will not be available for any purpose other than equal opportunities monitoring. This form will be detached on receipt and will not be seen by the short listing panel.

Please note that it is an offence for any person knowingly to give false information to another who is seeking that information in order to make a monitoring return.

Thank you for your co-operation.

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