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Background
Brixton House is an award-winning modern arts venue in the heart of Brixton. Our arts programme reflects the rich and authentic storytelling of local and international diverse communities and champions innovative and creative entrepreneurial perspectives.
Our vision is to empower our undervalued, unheard, and excluded communities through our creative and cultural spaces.
Our mission is to present and collaborate with voices and perspectives not currently centered in mainstream funded culture. We focus on theatrical stories told through theatre and multiple other art forms. We are committed to and representative of Brixton, and a place where the lively and diverse communities who live, work and visit this place, come together to engage with culture and build community
We live by our values, and they are at the core of everything we do:
- Enterprising
We are a strong creative enterprise providing security and stability for creative freedom to be realised.
- Welcoming
We will remain connected to our communities and treat everyone with kindness and respect; Brixton House is their home from home
- Nurturing
We foster a caring and compassionate environment that inspires to be and give their best.
- Radical
We encourage people to be authentic, affirm their rights, be critical, bold, resolute and determined.
- Celebratory
We embody a spirit of hope.
- Collaborative
We will establish an integrated hub of creative spaces, performances, training, business ventures, and jobs for the local community and beyond.
We here at Brixton House believe in the power of stories and how it can transform and enrich our lives through the magic of theatre.
Our aim is to encourage children, young people, young adults, adults, our elders, families, artists, and communities to engage, create, learn, experiment, play and be the future storytellers.
The Production, Technical and Building Services Department will be made up of 3 fulltime members of staff: the Head of Production, Technical and Building Services, Technicians (2) and Maintenance Technician (part-time).
PURPOSE OF ROLE
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
MAIN DUTIES
- To undertake the duties of the Duty Technician for Productions, Tours, Projects and Events at Brixton House and other sites.
- To operate technical equipment for performances within Brixton House’s remit, with a bias to Sound Operation
- To program technical equipment for performances.
- To provide technical assistance for events, Hire, community events and Creative Engagement events at Brixton House.
- To maintain all equipment in the technical Department.
- To lead freelance teams, acting as the Lead technician.
- To organise and maintain the Sound Equipment Store
PRACTICAL
- To lead get-ins, fit-ups and get-outs of productions and events.
- To act as a PSE on in-house productions and co-productions with partner organisations.
- To lead the loading and unloading of vehicles.
- To undertake maintenance and improvements to the installed technical systems at Brixton House, as instructed by the Head of Technical.
- To prepare, install, check, and operate all technical equipment for rehearsals, performance and streaming of events.
- To attend rehearsals and Learning and Participation events as required.
- To check against plans, plots, schedules and system diagrams for each event, project to determine equipment requirements.
- To undertake the cleaning, maintenance and testing of technical equipment and areas in accordance with manufacturers recommendations, Brixton House Health and Safety policy and Health and Safety regulations.
PLANNING
- Take an active role in the planning of events and projects within the remit of Technical Department.
- Produce Plans, plots and schedules for each production and event at Brixton House.
- Take an Active role in planning a maintenance programme for the technical department.
- Maintain a technical department archive.
WORKING SAFELY
- Adhere to Brixton House’s Health and Safety Policy.
- To use a wide range of technical and work equipment correctly and safely, including access equipment, lifting equipment, rigging, test equipment, hand, and power tools.
- To maintain a tidy and safe workspace
- To supervise the effective and safe working of personnel who are allocated to assist you in your task or project.
- To work safely and confidently at height using a wide range of access equipment.
- To undertake vehicle driving duties as required.
- To undertake routine in-service inspection and testing of all technical equipment utilised by the technical department.
GENERAL RESPONSILBILITIES
- Adhere to and implement the guidelines, procedures, and policies of Brixton House.
- Play an active role in the life of the company and to work across departments to develop a positive and engaged organisational culture.
- Work with creative Engagement Department to open the company’s creative and technical processes to a wider range of communities.
- Be aware and comply with rules and legislation pertaining to Health and Safety at Work Act and abide by the procedures as set up in the Brixton House Health and Safety Policy.
- To have a positive attitude to environmental issues. To take a proactive role in the development and action of the Environmental Policy relevant to the technical department and Company as a whole.
PERSONAL SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
- A minimum 2-years professional experience working in the technical departments of a performance venue or within the Event, Performance or Creative Industries.
- Proven experience of operating digital sound desks.
- Proven experience of programming Playback and show control software (particularly QLab).
- Proven experience of sound editing software.
- Proven experience of operating and programming ETC Eos family Lighting Consoles.
- A keen interest in technology for performance.
- Demonstrated ability to work to deadlines.
- Ability to fault find technical equipment problems.
- Familiarity with and willingness to work unsocial hours, as is the nature of the entertainment industry.
- Ability to work confidently at height.
- Computer literate.
- Experience of using good Health and Safety practices within the entertainment industry.
DESIRABLE
- A formal qualification in performance technology.
- Experience in Set construction.
- Experience of CAD.
- Experience of lifting machinery in a performance venue.
- Experience in Video Production and Editing.
HOW TO APPLY?
Please note that applications can only be considered if they are submitted through this Online Recruitment System, and returned by the closing date. The closing date for this position is Monday, 3rd of March 2025.
During the application process, we will ask you to:
1. Upload a current CV detailing a maximum of 10 years of work history, if applicable.
2. Upload a personal statement (cover letter) detailing your suitability for the role, referring to all points in the person specification and job description (1000 words max).
Interviews will take place week commencing 10th of March 2025 (times TBC).
Preferred start date is beginning of April 2025.
Should you have any access requirements in applying for this role please email aileen.zainuddin@brixtonhouse.co.uk
PLEASE NOTE
THE SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT WILL BE SUBJECT TO A CRIMINAL RECORD CHECK FROM THE DISCLOSURE AND BARRING SERVICE (DBS) BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT IS CONFIRMED. THIS WILL INCLUDE DETAILS OF CAUTIONS, REPRIMANDS OR FINAL WARNINGS, AS WELL AS CONVICTIONS SPENT OR UNSPENT. ONLY RELEVANT CONVICTIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION WILL BE TAKEN INTO ACCOUNT.
Basic Terms & Conditions
Place of work will be Brixton House, 385 Coldharbour Lane, Brixton, London SW9 8GL.
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