Dear Applicant,

Thank you for your interest in the post of Technical Manager at the New Theatre Royal, Portsmouth.

New Theatre Royal is at a very exciting stage in its life. Having been closed for two years to enable a refurbishment and capital build project to progress we are now looking ahead to our grand reopening, at which point we will become a heritage Grade II* listed theatre with a 21st century stage house, facilities and second performance space. We are looking for an exceptional individual to lead the technical completion of our exciting capital project and who will work with the Administrative Director to build and manage the technical team to ensure NTR is fully operational and runs as a first class sustainable business.

In this pack you will find:

Job Description Person Specification Application Form New Theatre Royal Mission Statement Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form

The Closing date for this application is 30th April 2015 Interviews will take place on Wednesday 6th May 2015

Please return your completed form to Caroline Sharman citing two references and feel free to get in touch if you have any questions or would like to discuss the role.

Email: caroline@newtheatreroyal.com Phone: 02392 843 978

NEW THEATRE ROYAL, PORTSMOUTH JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Technical Manager

Responsible to: Administrative Director

Responsible for:

Stage TechnicianElectricianStage Door KeeperCleaning Supervisors x 2

Rate of Pay: £30,000 p.a.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week (Flexible due to the nature of the New Theatre Royal's work)

Effective date of job description: April 2015

Purpose of Job:

To manage the day-to-day operations of NTR ensuring effective systems are put in place so that all regulatory requirements are met and that the building is serviced and maintained within the designated operations budget. To ensure the technical smooth running of NTR’s performances, workshops and events and technically manage the completion of the capital development project. To be responsible for ensuring that all technical requirements are met to achieve the Business Development plan 2015-18 and NTR to operate as an effective sustainable business.

Key Responsibilities:Production

To provide technical support for performances and events both in the theatre and outside co-ordinating additional workforce and equipment as required

To develop and deliver a robust technical/offstage learning and participation programme in collaboration with the Artistic Director, Creative Producer and Learning and Participation Manager

To maintain, buy or hire equipment for the artistic programme according the scheduling, budget and technical needs of NTR

To be responsible for and manage the designated technical budget and report to the Finance Manager on a monthly basis

Teamwork: To line manage the cleaning and technical team and volunteers

To schedule and supervise all technical staff making best use of their time and keeping an accurate record of hours worked

To promote good working practices and maintaining high production values at all times within the Department

To ensure that NTR staff are up to date with all relevant building related policies and procedures, that all maintenance and service contracts are in place and inform the Administrative Director of any changes legally or operationally that may be required

To ensure that appropriate staffing cover is arranged for any holiday periods in advance

Building

To develop with the Adminstrative Director and Finance Manager a robust management agreement with UoP for the shared services and spaces with particular, though not exclusive, reference to power, cleaning, IT and shared uses of equipment

To be responsible for the maintenance of the building and equipment and undertake basic maintenance duties

To report to the Administrative Director plans for any maintenance work that needs to be undertaken and liaise and supervise outside contractors to ensure effectively carried out.

To liaise with and supervise outside contractors and lead an NTR technical team as necessary to ensure the technical completion of the capital project

Health & Safety

To co-ordinate and attend Health and Safety sub-committee meetings and attend The Joint Project Board as required

To undertake basic maintenance duties as required to ensure the work place adheres to health and safety requirements and all staff are informed

To be familiar with, and comply with current Health & Safety regulations relevant to the industry and to keep abreast of any changes

To administrate the Health & Safety policy as it relates to the Technical Department

To ensure that all NTR staff and volunteers are up to date with all relevant Health & Safety policies and procedures, that risk assessments are complete and working practices adhere to the relevant regulations

General

To understand and adhere to all NTR policies and regulations, be a principal ,key holder and ensure that the security of the building is maintained

at all times.

To undertake other tasks as reasonably requested to ensure that NTR operates as an effective sustainable business.

NEW THEATRE ROYAL PERSON SPECIFICATION – Technical Manager Rating

1. Specific Knowledge & ExperienceKnowledge of theatre technical equipment EExperience of working and managing a theatre stage EExperience of IT – word and excel min. EKnowledge of health and safety regulations EExperience of project management DExperience of building management D

2. Skills & AbilitiesExcellent Organisational skills EExcellent Interpersonal and communication skills EAbility to operate stage technical equipment EExcellent IT skills EAbility to monitor health and safety issues and risk assessments EFinancial planning skills DBasic maintenance skills DAbility to remain calm whilst working under pressure E

3. Qualifications, Education & TrainingGCSE/A levels ERelevant training (please specify) DFE or HE education D

4. Other RequirementsGood local contacts for workforce and equipment DDriving licence and own transport DKnowledge of CAD packages DAbility to instruct technically D

Legend Rating of attribute: E = essential criteria; D = desirable criteria

APPL:ICATION FORM

1 .Your Personal details

Surname…………………………….

First name…………………………………

Address……

Phone Number…………………………. Mobile………………...

Email address………………………………………..

Date of Birth……………………………………………

Where did you hear about this vacancy? ……………………..

2. Education

Please list education and/or training (including short course/workshops/placements) that you have undertaken

Dates of Attendance

Institute Attended

Course/Subject Qualifications/Grades achieved

3. Other Relevant experience (voluntary work, committees, memberships)

Organisation and dates

Position or equivalent

Role or description

4. Past Employment (most recent first)

Employer and Dates

Position Summary of duties Salary and Reason for leaving

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5. Full explain what attracted you to this post and what skills, experience and personal attributes make you a good candidate. (Continue on a separate sheet if needed.)

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6. We use four key words in our day to day work: Twist and Thrift & Surprise and Delight. Please explain what these mean to you and how you would apply them.

7. What are your hobbies and interests?

New Theatre Royal Vision and Values:Vision:

To empower through creativity and to bring performances and artistic opportunities to the city of Portsmouth

In order to achieve our vision we are commited to three principle qualities:QUALITYDIVERSITYCOMMUNITY

Mission:

New Theatre Royal blends the traditional with contemporary nurturing a new culture of identity for the city of Portsmouth. It will be a place to inspire, a place for all.

Strategic Priorities:

1. To present a diverse range of exciting and innovative work2. To inspire and facilitate creative talent3. To be commercially sound and environmentally sustainable4. To be accessible and inclusive, providing spaces and opportunties for all5. To raise awareness of New Theatre Royal and provide a welcoming visitor

experience to all patrons

We want to be a space where people feel free to explore and discover, where they can be entertained and are able to develop their skills. We believe that the arts can help open doors, build confidence and transform people’s lives

Caroline Sharman, March 2015

Equality and Diversity Monitoring

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