Deputy Head of Lighting, Sound & Video

NOTTINGHAM PLAYHOUSE

DEPUTY HEAD OF LIGHTING, SOUND & VIDEO

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsible to:Head of Lighting, Sound & Video

Responsible for:Lighting, Sound & Video Technicians and Casual staff

Purpose of post:

To deputise for and assist the Head of Lighting, Sound & Video with all aspects of the day to day running of the Lighting, Sound & Video departmentin order to deliver Nottingham Playhouse’s Lighting, Sound & Video requirements to the highest possible standards.
To take responsibility for productionsand or projects as delegated by the Head of Lighting, Sound & Video and/or the Production Manager.

Duties include

Productions

To deputise for the Head of Lighting, Sound & Video as necessary including liaison with designers, the operation and maintenance of equipment, budgetary responsibility and leadership of the department.
To liaise with the department technicians, casual staff and other departments as necessary
To source of sound effects, music, outside lighting, sound & video services and equipment required by Nottingham Playhouse and all associated subsidiary projects.
The circuitingof plans and colour calls required by productions both visiting and in-house.
To liaise with Directors, Lighting, Sound & Video Designers and Composers regarding their specific production requirements.
To over-see the operation of lighting, sound & video for any Nottingham Playhouse production, visiting company or other presentation at Nottingham Playhouse or on tour.
To operate lighting, sound & video during performances and at other such times as are deemed necessary.
To complete work to all notified and agreed production deadlines and budgets.

Other

To complete all required production department PAT testing and associated records to the satisfaction of the Production Manager or Head of Administration.
To be aware of, and abide by, Health and Safety guidelines and Codes of Practice.
To maintain equipment and working areas to a high standard and carry out duties in a responsible manner.
To be a proactive member of the production team.
To attend model showings, production meetings, progress meetings and rehearsals as required.
To liaise with other departments regarding the planning of Nottingham Playhouse productions.
To work on Nottingham Playhouse touring productions and co-productions away from the theatre if required.
To drive the theatres vehicles as required.

General

To act always in the best interests of Nottingham Playhouse Trust Ltd
To take positive action to promote Equal Opportunities in all aspects of the work of Nottingham Playhouse
To agree to abide by Nottingham Playhouse policies, such as health and safety, child protection etc
To maintain confidentiality in all areas relating to Nottingham Playhouse where appropriate
To maximise income and minimise expenditure wherever possible
To carry out such other duties as may be reasonably expected of the post

September 2014