Creative Venue Technician

Find out more and apply for our Creative Venue Technician Apprenticeship

£18,200 per annum

Birmingham, B1 2EP

18 Months

Creative Venue Technician

Find out more and apply for our Creative Venue Technician Apprenticeship

£18,200 per annum

Birmingham, B1 2EP

18 months

Summary

Job Overview

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.

Key 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.

How to Apply

To apply for this post, please click the apply button which will direct you to the employers website.

Please complete your details, submit your CV and covering letter and complete the online equal opportunities monitoring questions on their 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-in information 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.

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.

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.

To apply for this post, please click the apply button which will direct you to the employers website.

Please complete your details, submit your CV and covering letter and complete the online equal opportunities monitoring questions on their 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-in information 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.

To apply you need:

Please send a CV and covering letter to express your interest in this vacancy.

To apply you need:

Please send a CV and covering letter to express your interest in this vacancy.

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: £18,200 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 don’t 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 holidays. The 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 everyone’s 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 Rep’s own productions along with further complimentary tickets where possible as well as competitive discounts throughout the year.

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: £18,200 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 don’t 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 holidays. The 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 everyone’s 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 Rep’s own productions along with further complimentary tickets where possible as well as competitive discounts throughout the year.

Other benefits we offer:

Other benefits we offer: