Deputy Head of Electrics, Playhouse Theatre, Northumberland Avenue

Deputy Head of ElectricsATG Entertainment is proud to stand at the forefront of the live entertainment industry.  We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and self-motivated individual to join the highly collaborative and friendly venue team as Deputy Head of Electrics at the Playhouse Theatre, home to the current Olivier Award winning production of Cabaret. This is an opportunity to take the lead on electrical requirements for the theatre, supporting a diverse array of fantastic live theatre over the coming year.As Deputy Head of Electrics you'll support the Head of Electrics and the Technical and Building Manager with the day to day running of the theatre from a technical perspective. You will assist with the get ins, fit ups and get outs of new productions and visiting events, as well as assisting with the maintenance and upkeep of the theatre, ensuring we provide the highest standard of service for the visiting company.To succeed in this role you'll need to be a clear communicator, able to closely work with the Head of Electrics and Technical & Building Manager to develop an effective working relationship with Cabaret’s show team, visiting companies, our other venue teams, colleagues in London theatres and ATG's central services as well as contractors and suppliers; great people skills are as important as technical ability for this position. There's a good balance in the role between practical technical work for the venue, and management of the department; please note regular evening and weekend work will be required.  Interested? Please click on the link to view our full Job Description!We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means that we are taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will offer an interview or recruitment event to disabled candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they best meet the essential criteria for the role. Where we receive more applications than we are reasonably able to interview for any given role, we will retain applications for the next available interview opportunity wherever possible.If you’d like to discuss accessibility prior to applying, please review our job description where you will see a contact e mail address to request a confidential discussion. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to provide a stage for everyone. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture. Find out more about us and our values at atg.co.uk and careers.atg.co.uk  Salary: £17.94 per hour (SOLT/BECTU Grade 2)Closing Date: 2024-11-04