Theatre Technician Apprentice
Theatre Technician Apprentice
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Job Description
Applying for this post
To apply for this post please complete your details submit your CV and covering letter and complete the online equal opportunities monitoring questions in this online application portal. The information from your monitoring form will not be shared with anyone involved in the decision making process.
We will be holding a drop ininformation session at the Rep from 2pm to 6pm on Tuesday 9th September.
The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday 15th September at noon.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 30th September at the Rep.
We want you to be able to showcase all your skills and experience in relation to this role throughout the recruitment process. We welcome applications in alternative formats such as video and audio recordings. We are committed to
providing a an equitable interview experience for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your participation at the interview stage including the provision of providing a British Sign Language Interpreter (BSL) - please let us know.
Please contact our People Team at emailprotected if you have any questions about the application process or you experience difficulties when submitting your application.
Role Summary
The Theatre Technician Apprentice is responsible to the Technical Manager assisting with technical support on all The Rep productions visiting productions and events.
The Rep has three separate technical departments Lighting Stage and Sound/Video. The technical departments are run by the Technical Manager. Each department has a Head of Department and a Deputy. This role works with all these departments.
Responsibilities
The technical duties of this post include working on aspects of technical theatre. It includes working on the full variety of performing arts at The Rep including musicals drama opera and dance. It also involves supporting on events and conferences. It will occasionally involve working at other venues. The role involves evening and weekend working.
Terms and Conditions
Period of Work: This is a fixed term 18-month apprentice contract subject to successful completion of a probationary period of 3 months.
Pay:18200 per annum (i.e. 10 per hour based on a 35-hour week).
Hours:35 hours per week. Some evening and weekend work will be required. We dont encourage or expect overtime however in the event that over time is worked this may be taken as time off in lieu to be agreed in advance with your line manager.
Holidays: 25 days per year plus bank holiday year runs from 1 September to 31 August each year.
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. You may be asked to work temporarily in other locations in the UK.
Benefits
- Contributory staff pension 5% employee and 3% employer
- 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 everyones 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. If you would like to apply under this scheme please selection this option on our application portal.
Its important to us that The Rep reflects the communities we serve and therefore we particularly welcome applicants from the global majority and D/deaf & disabled communities as these groups are not as well represented as we want them to be.
Our ultimate aim is to have diversity of all kinds in every layer of the organisation and to help us keep track of our success we kindly ask you to complete an Equality and Diversity form alongside your application. Participation is voluntary but appreciated and your responses will be anonymous and not shared with the recruiting managers.
Inline with GDPR your application will be retained securely for 6 months before being destroyed if you are unsuccessful.
The Rep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and adults at risk. We foster a culture where everyone is expected to report concerns regarding vulnerable individuals or the conduct of
colleagues and others they encounter. As part of our safer recruitment practices the suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers isthoroughly assessed.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Trainee
