Construction and Prop Supervisor

Main Duties

Duties of the Role

We are looking for a technical expert in theatre construction to support the school’s visual and technical output.

The role is responsible for supervising and delivering build, construction and realisation across a dynamic range of productions, including established texts, devised work, student-led festivals, Christmas shows, and other ancillary projects within the department.

The role will be expected to act as a technical lead in the department, supporting the broader department output and helping to supplement the skills existing within the department.

The role will be expected to work across a range of venues, mentoring students within specialisms, and will help to support learning across East 15’s technical teaching provision.

This full-time role will be based in Loughton (Central Line) and will require travel to other venues/locations as required for project delivery.

There may be occasional (infrequent) support required for the Colchester Campus on an ad hoc basis.

Skills and qualifications required

Experience of professional theatre working environments is essential, and previous work within an educational setting is desirable.

The candidate will have relevant professional links and strong organisational skills, as well as technical knowledge to support the maintenance and upkeep of equipment. The right candidate should have a hands-on ability and experience in differing construction media and techniques, demonstrating outstanding integration of workshop and construction health and safety considerations in their working methods.

Further information can be found here

Skills and Experience Required

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Disability Confident Employer

We can confirm that we are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 1-3) who can welcome a wide-range of disabled applicants within our level of training.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.