Deputy Head of Lighting

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Job Description

We are recruiting for a Deputy Head of Lighting to contribute to the efficient and safe running of the department and its equipment. They will be a key player in producing the Lyceum's productions and presentation of incoming shows.

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When submitting your application please send us an updated CV as well as a covering letter setting out how your skills and experience meet the person specification below.

Please note that if you don’t feel you fit the essential criteria of the role but would still like to apply, we encourage you to do so with further information about why you’re a great fit. If you would like to apply through an alternative means, such as video or audio file, you’re welcome to do so.

To discuss the roles and interview process further, please contact us at jobs@lyceum.org.uk.

Job Description

Responsibilities include: 

Production 

• Under guidance from the Head of Lighting work with the creative teams and other technical departments, to realise the production's lighting design to the highest and safest standards. 

• Contribute to the design and build of electrical effects and practicals. 

• Programming and operation on ETC consoles. 

• Operating shows and participating in Get Ins, Fit ups and Get outs. 

• Help create a safe working environment during rehearsals, fit ups and performances. 

• To attend meetings, technical rehearsals and dress rehearsals as necessary. 

 

General 

• Maintenance of all electrical equipment in the building including annual PAT testing. 

• Assist with the installation and replacement of electrical equipment. 

• To comply with company Health and Safety policies and HSE standards and carry out risk assessments for all work 

• To ensure that all creative teams, visiting companies and artists feel welcome, engaged and supported in the building and always receive the highest level of technical support. 

• To actively seek out and help implement improvements in the way we work. 

• Actively assist in the preparation of the show including colour call, lamp counts and prep of intelligent fixtures. 

• Undertake the safe rigging of lights and kit in a flying house during the fit-up process. 

• Take responsibility for the patching and plugging up of circuits and dimmers. 

• Operate shows throughout runs, including evening and weekend work as standard.

Person Specification

Essential Skills 

• Extensive experience of working in lighting for live theatre 

• An active interest in Theatre. 

• Ability to work well in a team environment. 

• Knowledge and commitment to Health and Safety legislation and practices including LOLER, PUWER, Working at height, PAT testing etc. 

• Experience of installing temporary power systems including distro and dimming. 

• Competent in lighting network setup and troubleshooting, MIDI and OSC show control systems. 

• Practical experience of LED lighting and control systems. 

• Confident working at height. 

• Excellent organisational and time management skills with an ability to work well under pressure, able to lead a small team. 

• Strongly focused on good communication with the ability to form effective relationships across all company departments, with creatives and within own team. 

 

Desirable 

• Full clean driving license. 

• PASMA qualification. 

• BS7909 qualification 

• Experience of Q-Lab, some sound operating background. 

• Awareness of ABBT’s Theatre Green Book guidelines and a commitment to pursuing a sustainable and carbon friendly way of working. 

• Health and Safety Training 

• First Aid Trained.

Benefits
    • 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
    • 4% matched pension contributions
    • Free tickets to press nights plus discounted ticket deals on certain performances.
    • Cycle to work & Tech Schemes
    • Discounts at various organisations such as Edinburgh Leisure
    • Quarterly staff social events