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Salary: In the region of £50,000 per annumContract: 12-month Fixed Term ContractHours: Full-Time - 40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends as required by the events schedule in the fulfilment of the post’s duties. The Old Vic offers the ability to work these flexibly under the guidelines in our Hybrid Working policy. Additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the post.Department/Team: BusinessResponsible to: Deputy Executive Director &amp; Chief Operating OfficerLocation: Mix of home working and from The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB (min 3 office days)Direct reports: None Combine strategy, operations and experience in this senior-level role!The purpose of the Head of Commercial Event Sales role is to manage all aspects of commercial venue hire across The Old Vic, and particularly within our new <a href="https://www.oldvictheatre.com/support/backstage/" target="_blank">Backstage building</a>, opening October 2025. It is anticipated that the spaces available in the building will lay host to a mixture of commercial private hires for conferences, parties, receptions and more, alongside our many internal Development events to aid fundraising, and Press Nights (which are managed by the Development team.)There is a £0.5m income target relating to the commercial hires of the building, once the operation is established, and this role will be integral to maximizing the income to meet and hopefully exceed this target. As this is a new role, there will be a research phase which will involve scoping the possible commercial uses of our spaces, contributing to the development of a sales strategy, prospecting our target audiences, building our hires frameworks and costings, then resulting in booking commercial events within our new building from January 2026. The role will be both strategic and operational and the postholder will be driven to adapt well to both. Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience of successful commercial event sales and management</li><li>Strong network of contacts within the events and corporate sectors and within London.</li><li>Track record of achieving sales targets (of circa £400-500k income) and delivering a growth strategy.</li><li>An understanding of Health and Safety regulations related to events and their implementation.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.</li><li>Detail-oriented with excellent organisational and time management skills.</li><li>Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings and weekends as required.</li><li>Experience of researching clients.</li><li>Experience of managing financials relating to event hires.</li><li>Acute attention to detail.</li><li>Innovative and solutions focused.</li><li>Excellent networking and customer service skills with a people-centric approach.</li><li>Ability to prioritise a number of varied tasks and work to tight deadlines.</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

The Old Vic Theatre

Head of commercial event sales

Department/Team: ProductionResponsible to: ProducerContract: Fixed Term (18 months)Location: Mix of home working and from The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB (min 3 office days)Hours: Full-Time - 40 hours per week, Monday-FridayThe Old Vic offers the ability to work these flexibly under the guidelines in our Hybrid Working policy. Additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the postSalary: £29,200 annum&nbsp; A hands-on role supporting the casting process across the Old Vic's main stage productions, workshops, and community projects.The Casting Assistant at The Old Vic sits in the Production team working closely with the Artistic Director, Producer, General Manager and Associate General Managers. The purpose of the role is to provide support to The Old Vic's programming team, freelance Directors and Casting Directors to ensure lists are made and maintained, casting sessions organised and artists are secured for productions.&nbsp;The role will offer suggestions for roles, do detailed and sensitive research for most main house projects and will support, or potentially lead, on casting the Understudies for some productions. They will also provide general administrative support to do with scheduling of casting, liaising with artists and be The Old Vic's main contact for artist agencies. The role will also work with the wider Old Vic team on multiple projects at once ranging from main stage productions, Education and Community projects, Backstage Building projects and workshops/readings, and will cast some workshops without additional supportThe Casting Assistant will be mentored by The Old Vic's Senior Casting Consultant, Jessica Ronane CDG and also work closely with US Casting Associate Jim Carnahan CSA. Areas of responsibilityThe Casting Assistant will be responsible for:<ul><li>Availability checking actors</li><li>Working with multiple casting directors at once, often in the UK and or/ USA</li><li>In consultation with Directors, Associate and Assistant Directors, establish the understudy and cover matrix for productions ahead of a casting process.</li><li>Arranging, setting up and supporting or coordinating casting sessions</li><li>Sometimes leading casting and understudy sessions</li><li>Conducting general administrative tasks related to casting, including contacting a large volume of actors and agents, availability checks and maintaining lists</li><li>Coordinating and/or recording casting as required. Uploading footage using Casting Networks and other platforms, and managing the distribution of audition footage in a timely fashion.</li><li>Collating responses from the creative team</li><li>Giving feedback to actors and their agents and abiding by the CDG code of conduct, not limited to the yes/no guidelines</li><li>When appropriate, make in principle offers to agents</li><li>Ensuring a timely and efficient line of communication between artists agencies and The Old Vic.</li><li>Ensuring that any activities comply with all The Old Vic's workplace and employee policies, including but not limited to Health &amp; Safety, Dignity at Work and Safeguarding policies</li><li>To support or lead on casting internal workshops for potential/ upcoming main stage shows</li><li>Supporting The Old Vic's Development team and Artistic Director's Executive Assistant with occasional actors' requests</li><li>Working with our Head of Inclusion on capturing equal opportunities data for casting in accordance with The Old Vic's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion policies to ensure we continue to develop how we meet a broad range of artists</li><li>To lead or support any special projects or initiatives to meet actors and expand the reach and breadth of knowledge with regards to its ED&amp;I initiatives</li><li>To ensure a presence at industry events including attending most drama school showcases, external readings and presentations.</li><li>Adhering to the CDG's code of conduct and where appropriate, attending CDG talks and events</li><li>Setting up and maintaining information systems, that comply with The Old Vic's data policy and wider GDPR legislation.</li><li>Attending theatre shows and press nights on a regular basis and reporting back to the Programming team as required</li></ul>This is not an exhaustive list of duties and the Theatre's management may, at any time, allocate other tasks which are of a similar nature or level. Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience of handling confidential and/or controversial information with tact and sensitivity</li><li>Ability to prioritise a conflicting workload efficiently and to maintain standards of accuracy and attention to detail when working to deadlines or changing priorities</li><li>Proven experience working in an administrative capacity in an environment with competing demands</li><li>Exemplary organisational skills as well as written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Demonstrable interest in the theatre industry</li><li>IT literacy, with good experience of the Microsoft Office suite and Excel in particular</li><li>A knowledge of etiquette and protocol in dealing with high-profile individuals</li><li>Understanding of the importance of The Old Vic's ED&amp;I values and how they interact with casting</li><li>Strong team ethic along with the ability to work independently</li><li>Literate in video editing and uploading techniques</li><li>Comfortable reading and breaking down scripts and drawing up cover charts, character breakdowns and project summaries</li><li>Experience of working in a producing theatre or a similar environment</li><li>Strong networker and able to bring innovative ideas into the team</li><li>Knowledge of and interest in actors and the challenges and opportunities of casting theatre in 2025.</li></ul>The successful candidate will be required to undergo a DBS check as the role may interact with vulnerable adults and/or children.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Casting assistant

Closing date: 7th April 2025Salary: £828.60 to £905.59 per weekDepartment/Team: ProductionDuration: circa 4 monthsResponsible to: The Associate Director and General ManagerLocation: The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB We are currently looking for a Baylis assistant director to support on an undisclosed project, from May – August 2025.The role of Baylis Assistant Director provides a unique opportunity for early to mid-career directors to work with and learn from experienced professionals in the industry. The selected candidate will also be invited to connect further with The Old Vic and become embedded in all areas of our work during their time with us. Areas of responsibilityThe position will span circa 4 months. During this time, the Baylis Assistant Director will:<ul><li>Act as a Baylis Assistant Director for a project that will play at The Old Vic from w/c 23 June – 23 August 2025 inclusive. The production begins rehearsals on 19 May 2025. Attendance is required on an exclusive first-call basis from the rehearsal start date until the Press Night on Wed 09 July 2025, thereafter on a non-exclusive first-call basis until the end of the run.</li><li>Take weekly notes throughout rehearsals and the run of the show, maintaining its artistic standard.</li><li>Take responsibility for understudy rehearsals.</li><li>Support with preparation work on behalf of the Director and Associate Director.</li><li>Spend time with other departments at The Old Vic, either in person or remotely, becoming part of The Old Vic team, networking with staff and learning from creatives.</li><li>Act as an ambassador and attend Development events where appropriate, learning about how the funding model works for an unsubsidised not-for-profit theatre.</li><li>Collaborate with our Education and Community team as part of their outreach work.</li></ul>This is not an exhaustive list of duties and the Theatre's management may, at any time, allocate other tasks which are of a similar nature or level. Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Have directed at least one professional production (not rehearsed readings or runs of less than 3 weeks), and/or assisted on a number of professional productions</li><li>Have experience working with understudies</li><li>Have experience working on musicals</li><li>Demonstrate a genuine commitment to becoming a professional theatre director</li><li>Candidates must also have the independent right to work in the UK to be eligible.</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.As a Disability Confident employer,&nbsp;The Old Vic has made a commitment that all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for this job will be invited to interview.&nbsp;However in the event that we have a high volume of applications all of whom meet the criteria and identify as disabled, meaning it is not practicable to interview everyone, we may apply a weighting to the shortlisting criteria, or add an additional shortlisting stage before any interviews take place. In all cases we will take care to ensure that any criteria or weightings do not disadvantage disabled applicants.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Baylis assistant director – undisclosed project

Closing date: 7th April at 11.59pmSalary: £25,956 per annumWorking hours: 9-5pm, Monday to Friday (some flexibility available in start and end times)Location: Working from the office in London at least 4 days out of 5 per weekStart date: May 2025 If you're passionate about fostering access to the arts and possess exceptional organisational skills, this is your cue to join a theatre where Shakespeare's legacy ignites learning and creativity.<a href="https://www.shakespearesglobe.com/" target="_blank">Shakespeare’s Globe</a> is a world-renowned performing arts venue, cultural attraction and education centre located on the bank of the River Thames in London. It celebrates Shakespeare’s transformative impact on the world by conducting a radical theatrical experiment. Inspired and informed by the unique historic playing conditions of two beautiful iconic theatres, the Globe's diverse programme of work harnesses the power of performance, cultivates intellectual curiosity and excites learning to make Shakespeare and, more recently, exciting new writing accessible for all.This role ensures the effective and efficient running of daily Education activities through administrative and organisational support, with particular focus on families and young people’s events, research activities and educational hires. The Education Producing team share responsibility for the programming and delivery of public-facing Education activity, alongside site-wide space bookings. The Education Producing administrator assists activity planning, working collaboratively alongside other departments to support the effective use of workshop and public spaces, creating and updating Artifax bookings, daily use of CRM booking and reporting, responding proactively to practical issues, ensuring tidy and welcoming spaces, being a positive point of contact for participants, and ensuring colleagues are aware of and understand daily Education output. This role also works with other Education administrators, with support from Senior Coordinators and through managerial guidance, to ensure the daily operational and practical priorities of the department are met.&nbsp; Key activities<ul><li>Assist the Education Producing team to ensure that all projects, courses, events and meetings are appropriately administered, planned, staffed and resourced for relevant in-person, off-site and online activities.</li><li>Support the Education Producing team in the practical delivery of public-facing events, projects, hires, courses and rehearsals.</li><li>Be a welcoming and supportive contact for participants and audiences attending activities. Sign-in groups on arrival, monitor attendance and effectively handle enquiries relating to the event and wider work.</li><li>Ensure that all procedures for security, health and safety and good housekeeping are properly carried out, in line with managerial guidance and the working practices of Shakespeare’s Globe.</li><li>Contribute to regular schedules to provide an overview of upcoming Education events and projects.</li><li>Assist with data entry on relevant booking and customer relationship management (CRM) systems. Take responsibility for daily administrative tasks (emails, scheduling, arranging resources, mailings etc), ensuring that records and data are carefully maintained and monitored.</li><li>Assist the department in finance processes, including purchase order generation, invoicing, credit card spend reconciliation, and processing expenses.</li><li>Ensure that appropriate spaces are booked and prepared for sessions and events. This could include technical set-up, the provision of refreshments, or preparing workshop resources. Ensure that the spaces are cleared after each session in preparation for the next booking, in collaboration with other teams.</li><li>Liaise with Education practitioners, Faculty members, creative professionals and visiting speakers to ensure the smooth running of Education activities, with guidance from Education Producing team members.</li><li>Source, catalogue and store props and costumes for rehearsals and performances, and ensure the safe keeping of these items.</li><li>On occasion, act as a Stage Supervisor for workshops and events on the Globe stage and in the Sam Wanamaker Playhouse.</li><li>Gain and maintain familiarity with the Education offer, understanding how activities are effectively delivered in order to respond proactively to queries.</li><li>Assist the Education and Marketing teams in creating or liaising on materials (e.g.: programmes and digital promotional materials) for specific projects.</li><li>Attend relevant departmental meetings, events and training sessions, whilst taking an active interest in the wider work of the Education department.</li></ul> Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Good time management and organisational skills, with an understanding of task prioritisation when working to deadlines.</li><li>Experience and ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people.</li><li>Ability to respond rapidly and calmly to changing situations whilst updating relevant team members.</li><li>Ability to positively welcome individuals, audiences and participants, with proven experience of collaborating with a range of young people and adults with differing needs.</li><li>A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Excel and Word.</li><li>The ability to work well as part of a team, sharing ideas, considering other views, and working constructively to solve issues.</li><li>Willingness to learn, be open to new ideas, and constructively receive feedback.</li><li>Discretion, sensitivity and tact, especially when handling confidential information.</li><li>Demonstrable interest in the programming and delivery of educational projects for young people and adults.</li></ul>&nbsp; To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.Creative Access offers&nbsp;<a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/career-support-programme" target="_blank">programmes of training, networking and support</a>&nbsp;specifically designed for people from these under-represented groups.

Shakespeare's Globe

Education Producing administrator

Closing date: 13th April 2025 at 5pmSalary: £38,000-41,000 per annumHours: 5 days per week, 10am – 6pmLocation: Rich Mix, 35-47 Bethnal Green Road, London. Good Chance is currently operating through hybrid working; most team members work from the office Tuesday – Thursday, and either home or the office on Monday and Friday. Good Chance is seeking an exceptional producer to join the team.We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for using the power of theatre to change lives and minds, with an excellent track record as a theatre producer and skills that span developing new work, commercial theatre, and site-specific or outdoor artworks. The Producer will lead on specific productions and projects as well as working alongside our Head of Programmes and other members of the producing team. The role will lead on producing and transferring major productions and will be one of the lead producers of any new large-scale major public artworks, as well as producing smaller-scale theatre work.This role comes at an incredibly exciting time for the company; our production of Kyoto is currently running in the West End in co-production with the RSC and has just been nominated for the Olivier Award for Best New Play, and we are in a phase of development for our ambitious artistic programme 2025-2027 and beyond, which this role will take a lead on producing. This includes more major theatre productions in the pipeline for 2026 and 2027, scope for more productions at small, mid and large scale and the development of our next big public artwork. Who we are looking for<ul><li>We are looking for a Producer with a broad range of experience producing theatre in both subsidised and commercial settings and experience producing site-specific or large-scale participatory public artworks.</li><li>The ideal candidate will be expert in the development, management and delivery of major national and international productions and projects, and collaborating with a diverse range of artists, co-producers and other partners to reach a wide range of audiences in theatres and beyond.</li><li>The role requires strong negotiation and contractual experience and skill, and an excellent understanding of how to facilitate and collaborate with world-class artistic teams, both to create productions in theatres and outdoor public artworks.</li><li>The Producer will work across multiple projects with both international and local partners, and will be required to manage many priorities at once.</li></ul>&nbsp;Please apply by 5pm on Sunday 13th April 2025 at the latest.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.&nbsp;

Good Chance

Producer

Closing date: 7 April 2025 Department/Team: Theatre Operations Responsible to: Building Operations Manager Contract: Permanent Location: The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB Hours: Full-Time, 40 hours per week, Working on a shift pattern to be determined but within the hours&nbsp;of 08.00-22.00 between Monday-Sunday (Additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the post) Salary: £28,808 per annum Ensure the smooth running of the Old Vic Theatre's historic building in this full-time role.The Theatre Operations Team are collectively responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the building day-to-day. The Building Operations Technician will provide practical support in maintaining and upkeep of the historic&nbsp;Grade II listed building. They will act as a first point of contact for any on the ground issues or queries related to the&nbsp;building and maintenance. Responsibilities<ul><li>Undertaking a range of maintenance and fabric tasks to aid the upkeep of our building.</li><li>Carrying out routine monitoring of building systems and equipment, including the BMS system</li><li>Under the supervision of the Building Operations Manager, practical maintenance and upkeep of our&nbsp;auditorium space, including auditorium seat repairs and numbering, including change overs as required.</li><li>Taking responsibility as a Fire Marshall during evacuations and performing evacuation duties were required.</li><li>Monitoring and responding to Radio requests for Building and Facilities related tasks.</li><li>Supervising external maintenance contractors when working on site, providing site inductions at the start of&nbsp;their work(s), and ensuring that they adhere to our safe working policies and procedures.</li><li>Taking receipt of deliveries and assisting with moving equipment and assets around the organisation's&nbsp;premises.</li><li>Preparing spaces, equipment, furniture, and the format of rooms ready for use.</li><li>Carrying out and logging specified building, H&amp;S, environmental, and accessibility checks.</li><li>Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current and new safe working practices and adhere to them.</li><li>Providing cover for the Building Operations Manager as required.</li><li>Assisting the Building Operations Manager in preparing method statements and risk assessments for in&nbsp;house works, ensuring these are reviewed when required.</li><li>Assisting the Building Operations Manager in ensuring that our COSHH records (inventories, risk&nbsp;assessments, data sheet) records are kept up to date and reviewed regularly.</li><li>Assisting with fire, health &amp; safety and any other relevant training for staff and contractors as requested by&nbsp;the Operations Director, Head of Building Operations and Head of FOH Operations.</li><li>Completing reactive requests from the site relating to the Building and Facilities.</li><li>When required, operating the Building Management System – for which training will be provided.</li><li>Assisting the Head of Building Operations and Operations Administration Manager with longer term&nbsp;objectives, such as the goal to reduce energy and carbon emissions, by identifying any patterns or practices&nbsp;that could be improved.</li><li>Assisting with the undertaking of scheduled preventative maintenance work and checks.</li><li>Acting as a First Aider and attending refresher training courses when required.</li><li>Acting as a keyholder and Out of Hours Emergency Contact, responding as required.</li><li>Working collaboratively with The Old Vic’s third-party Facilities Management company.</li><li>Carrying out and logging specified building, H&amp;S, environmental, and accessibility checks.</li><li>Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current and new safe working practices and adhering to them.</li></ul>This is not an exhaustive list of duties and the Theatre's management may, at any time, allocate other tasks which&nbsp;are of a similar nature or level.&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience in a similar maintenance or technician role, preferably within facilities or building operations.</li><li>Basic understanding of UK building regulations and health and safety requirements.</li><li>Technical qualifications or certifications are a plus, such as: City &amp; Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 in plumbing, electrical systems, or building services.</li><li>Previous experience of working within a public-facing premises</li><li>Comfortable working as part of a small team collaboratively, and working autonomously with minimal&nbsp;supervision</li><li>Demonstrable experience of completing building maintenance tasks</li><li>Good understanding of the safe and effective use of power and hand tools</li><li>Able to multi-task, work to deadlines, identify priorities and prioritise work with competing demands.</li><li>A ‘can do’ approach and positive relationship building skills across departments</li><li>Able to use initiative and find pragmatic solutions</li><li>Demonstrable continuous improvement approach to work</li><li>IT literacy, with good experience of the Microsoft Office suite. (Training will be given on software programs&nbsp;as required.)</li><li>Awareness of environmental sustainability</li></ul>We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Building operations technician - Full time

Department/Team: Theatre Operations Responsible to: Building Operations Manager Contract: Permanent Location: The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB Hours:&nbsp;Part-Time, 32 hours per week,&nbsp;Working on a shift pattern to be determined but within the hours of 08.00-22.00 between Monday-Sunday Additional hours may be necessary in order to fulfil the requirements of the post Salary: £28,808 pro rata per annum Help keep one of London’s most iconic theatres running smoothly.&nbsp;If you have hands-on maintenance experience, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for keeping spaces safe and functional, this role offers a unique opportunity to work behind the scenes at one of the UK’s most beloved theatres.The Theatre Operations Team are collectively responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the building day-to-day. The Building Operations Technician will provide practical support in maintaining and upkeep of the historic Grade II listed building. They will act as a first point of contact for any on the ground issues or queries related to the&nbsp;building and maintenance.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesThe Building Operations Technicians will be responsible for:<ul><li>Undertaking a range of maintenance and fabric tasks to aid the upkeep of our building.</li><li>Carrying out routine monitoring of building systems and equipment, including the BMS system</li><li>Under the supervision of the Building Operations Manager, practical maintenance and upkeep of our auditorium space, including auditorium seat repairs and numbering, including change overs as required.</li><li>Taking responsibility as a Fire Marshall during evacuations and performing evacuation duties were required.</li><li>Monitoring and responding to Radio requests for Building and Facilities related tasks.</li><li>Supervising external maintenance contractors when working on site, providing site inductions at the start of their work(s), and ensuring that they adhere to our safe working policies and procedures.</li><li>Taking receipt of deliveries and assisting with moving equipment and assets around the organisation's premises.</li><li>Preparing spaces, equipment, furniture, and the format of rooms ready for use.</li><li>Carrying out and logging specified building, H&amp;S, environmental, and accessibility checks.</li><li>Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current and new safe working practices and adhere to them.</li><li>Providing cover for the Building Operations Manager as required</li><li>Assisting the Building Operations Manager in preparing method statements and risk assessments for in house works, ensuring these are reviewed when required.</li><li>Assisting the Building Operations Manager in ensuring that our COSHH records (inventories, risk assessments, data sheet) records are kept up to date and reviewed regularly.</li><li>Assisting with fire, health &amp; safety and any other relevant training for staff and contractors as requested by the Operations Director, Head of Building Operations and Head of FOH Operations.</li><li>Completing reactive requests from the site relating to the Building and Facilities.</li><li>When required, operating the Building Management System – for which training will be provided</li><li>Assisting the Head of Building Operations and Operations Administration Manager with longer term objectives, such as the goal to reduce energy and carbon emissions, by identifying any patterns or practices that could be improved.</li><li>Assisting with the undertaking of scheduled preventative maintenance work and checks.</li><li>Acting as a First Aider and attending refresher training courses when required.</li><li>Acting as a keyholder and Out of Hours Emergency Contact, responding as required.</li><li>Working collaboratively with The Old Vic’s third-party Facilities Management company.</li><li>Carrying out and logging specified building, H&amp;S, environmental, and accessibility checks.</li><li>Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of current and new safe working practices and adhering to them.</li></ul>This is not an exhaustive list of duties and the Theatre's management may, at any time, allocate other tasks which are of a similar nature or level.&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Experience in a similar maintenance or technician role, preferably within facilities or building operations.</li><li>Basic understanding of UK building regulations and health and safety requirements.</li><li>Technical qualifications or certifications are a plus, such as: City &amp; Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 in plumbing, electrical systems, or building services.</li><li>Previous experience of working within a public-facing premises</li><li>Comfortable working as part of a small team collaboratively, and working autonomously with minimal supervision</li><li>Demonstrable experience of completing building maintenance tasks</li><li>Good understanding of the safe and effective use of power and hand tools</li><li>Able to multi-task, work to deadlines, identify priorities and prioritise work with competing demands.</li><li>A ‘can do’ approach and positive relationship building skills across departments</li><li>Able to use initiative and find pragmatic solutions</li><li>Demonstrable continuous improvement approach to work</li><li>IT literacy, with good experience of the Microsoft Office suite. (Training will be given on software programs as required.)</li><li>Awareness of environmental sustainability</li></ul>We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Building operations technician - part-time

Closing date: 4th April 2025 at 12 pm middaySalary: £47,620 to £53,310 per annum (inclusive of Inner London Weighting)Contract: Full-time (35 hours), permanent Oversee the safe operation and legal compliance of The Barbican's music and business events.The Barbican Music team is looking for a highly motivated, dynamic and experienced Technical Manager (Systems) to lead the health &amp; safety requirements of the department, ensuring the safe operation and legal compliance for all music and business events and guaranteeing safe working conditions for staff, audiences and artists. By employing a thorough and knowledgeable approach to risk management, the Technical Manager will oversee all staff training, inductions and wellbeing provision, as well as producing robust risk assessments and associated documentation for events and technical operations, including rehearsals and offsite productions.In conjunction with the Technical Management Team and Technical Supervisors, the Technical Manager (Systems) will manage the year-round maintenance program for equipment and stage systems in the Concert Hall, Foyer Spaces and all associated technical venues, utilising a knowledge of regulatory requirements to oversee the internal and external schedule for the department’s technical equipment and infrastructure.The Technical Manager (Systems) will motivate and develop the technical team by supporting professional and personal development through application of good management practice and procedures and introduce best practice for safety and wellbeing across the department. They will work closely with the Technical Management Team and Production Managers as well as management from across the Centre to deliver these aims.The successful applicant will be self-motivated and will have technical management and line-management experience in a Concert Hall or similar arts, or business event, venue. Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>In-depth knowledge of Health &amp; Safety legislation, risk management and safe working practices, along with a recognised, industry-approved certification (i.e. NEBOSH, IOSH, or similar).</li><li>An excellent knowledge of the technical presentation of live music (classical and contemporary) and commercial events, including a familiarity with the physical make-up of modern auditoria, to degree level or equivalent professional experience.</li><li>A high level of competence in two or more of the following disciplines: theatrical stage automation, lighting, sound, video and film technology, and arts health and safety; preferably in a multi-disciplinary arts venue or a similar working environment.</li><li>Good experience in managing and motivating multi-skilled team members.</li></ul>You must be able to demonstrate:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li>A track record of stakeholder management and the ability to communicate clearly with varied audiences, and to translate technical and critical safety information into language accessible to non-technical staff, contractors, and freelancers.</li><li>Excellent organisational skills.</li><li>Experience of managing and developing staff, including setting performance and objective measurements, and negotiating change.</li><li>Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively across boundaries.</li></ul> Candidates are required to have the legal right to live and work in the UK to apply for this role. You will need to produce photographic identification and proof of eligibility if you are called to interview.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Barbican Centre

Barbican & Guildhall School

Technical manager (Systems)

Salary:&nbsp;£7,371 part-time salary based on a 3-day working week for up to 6 months (full-time annual salary equivalent £24,570) to support your employment and training. Paid monthly.Length of contract:&nbsp;6 monthsLocation:&nbsp;The role will be mainly based in Walk the Plank’s office at Cobden Works, 37-41 Cobden Street, Salford, M6 6WF – you will be expected to work in the office. You will also be expected to travel to different event locations. Travel and accommodation, if necessary, will be paid for and arranged by the company.Equipment:&nbsp;Laptop, equipment and training will be provided.Start date: May onwards (flexible)&nbsp;A unique opportunity to gain real-world experience in the creative industries!We are looking for two emerging creatives based in Greater Manchester to join our team on a part-time basis (3 days a week) for up to 6 months. Emerging Creatives are people interested in working in the creative industries who are at, or near the beginning of their career in the arts.Walk the Plank is one of the UK’s leading outdoor arts organisations with a reputation for creating innovative productions and performances which engage artists and communities in a wide range of outdoor settings.Walk the Plank’s track record of making work that engages citizens in public celebration is founded on ambitious creativity that connects with everyone. From fire gardens and site-responsive installations to parades and festivals, the company consistently attracts acclaim and showcases talent.This is an exciting time to join Walk the Plank, one of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio Organisations for 2023-26, and winner of several recent awards including: National Outdoor Events Association – ’Sustainability’, Access All Areas – ‘Best Operations’, Event Production Show – ‘Best Use of Tech’, Global Web Excellence – ‘Accessibility’ and ‘Cultural’, Salford Business Awards ‘Sustainability’ and ‘Best Small Business’.You will learn by doing, shadowing others and gaining experience working with different teams. For example, you will spend time working with Producers and Production Managers, as well as with our Marketing Department and working on Walk the Plank’s projects. You will be supported by a Project Manager throughout your time with us.&nbsp;What is an emerging creative?We are looking to develop the next generation of creative practitioners, especially candidates who feel they are:<ul><li>Finding that the way things are set up is making it hard to get training or experience, or a foot in the door</li><li>Didn’t get to University, want to go to University or didn’t complete a University course</li><li>Not seeing people like themselves in the sector, or working in TV, film and theatre</li></ul>&nbsp;What you will be doing<ul><li>Supporting the team in creating amazing events outdoors</li><li>Collaborating with the Marcomms, Production, Producer and Central Support departments</li><li>Attending meetings with WtP staff and external clients and partners as necessary</li></ul>&nbsp;Essential criteria<ul><li>Interested in working in the arts, cultural events, and the creative industries?</li><li>In the early stages of a career?</li><li>Able to get on with a variety of people of different ages and from diverse backgrounds?</li><li>Able to work on your own and as part of a team?</li><li>Willing to use Microsoft Office software: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook?</li><li>Able to travel to M6 6WF in Salford?</li></ul>Finally, are you:<ul><li>Out of full-time education?</li><li>Legally allowed to work in the UK</li></ul>&nbsp;Walk the Plank is committed to equal opportunities, and is Disability Confident Committed Employer, a Living Wage Employer, a Mental Health Aware Employer and a Creative Access Employer Partner.We value a diverse team and welcome applications from all sectors of the community as part of our aim to reflect the diversity of our audiences.D/deaf, disabled and neurodivergent applicants fulfilling the basic criteria for the role will be interviewed. If you have any specific access requirements for the interview or foresee any barriers to the proposed way of working, please specify if you are invited to interview.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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