Southend Theatres

At the heart of Southend-on-Sea’s cultural life are the Cliffs Pavilion and the Palace Theatre - two iconic venues united by a shared passion for live entertainment.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

As part of the technical team the post holder will be responsible for all technical and associated aspects of stage and events presentation, ensuring the Palace Theatre’s standards of professionalism and presentation are maintained at all times.

The successful candidate will have an in-depth working knowledge of lighting and sound rigging and operation, gets ins and get outs, building sets, hemp flying and technical health and safety. An understanding of fire safety, security requirements and event planning is desirable. Excellent verbal communication and time management skills are essential, as is the ability to lead and train a team. The role includes lone and assisted manual handling tasks.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the day to day running of the Dixon Studio, for both performances and the support of Southend Theatres extensive education program.

• Design, rig and operate technical equipment in the Dixon Studio based on the requirements of hirers.

• Act as central point of contact for all Dixon Studio shows, including pre-show liaison, booking and management of casual staff and preparation of internal rider documentation.

• Under the direction of the Technical Manager, basic technical maintenance tasks at the Palace Theatre complex.

• Arrange and conduct pre-show meetings with both hirers and venue management and communicate show requirements to the rest of the technical team in line with the organisations systems of work.

ABOUT YOU

• Proven excellent track-record for quality technical support of theatrical productions and related events.

• Proven excellent track record of adherence to Health and Safety at Work regulations and procedures.

• Good record of co-operation, communication, contribution, and initiative as a member of a technical team in a theatre or entertainment environment.

• Proven excellent written and verbal communication skills with contractors, outside companies, and colleagues.

• Good working knowledge and experience of maintaining and repairing equipment.

• Ability to troubleshoot across all theatrical technical disciplines and a proactive and positive attitude to problem solving in all areas.

• Good knowledge and experience of general building maintenance.

• Ability to respond to varying workload, keep calm in a pressurised environment and manage tasks and time efficiently.

• Proven excellent track-record of staff line management.

about trafalgar entertainment 

Founded by Sir Howard Panter and Dame Rosemary Squire in 2017, Trafalgar Entertainment is an award-winning global live-entertainment business, producing plays and musicals, theatre and venue ownership and operations, live music and comedy, events and hospitality, Performing Arts education, ticketing, the distribution and filming of event cinema and TV live-streaming innovative content through Trafalgar Releasing Ltd (from David Tennant in Macbeth to Taylor Swift).

Trafalgar Entertainment is home to Trafalgar Theatres (with 23 venues in the UK, Sydney, London, and across the UK), including four London Theatres - Trafalgar Theatre, The Bridge Theatre, and the new British Airways Theatre, Olympia.

We are passionate about entertainment, audiences, and the live experience and we value Creativity, Collaboration, Excellence and Respect.

For You

⭐Discounted theatre tickets

⭐Training and development plans

⭐Hundreds of savings across retailers with TE&ME 

⭐Flexible hours

⭐Access to mental health resources

⭐And much more...

Eligibility criteria applies

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