Job Description

We are recruiting for an experienced Fly Person to join our Technical department at The Lyceum.

Does this sound like you?

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:

Actively contribute to the effective operation of the Technical Department’s work.
Work with the creative teams and other technical departments to realise the productions Staging and Set requirements to the highest and safest standards.
Assist in the realisation of on stage mechanical and motorised effects.
Assist in the planning and delivery of stage Get Ins, Fit ups and Get outs.
Operate the counterweight fly system and other special effects, participate in scene changes and undertake general duties required for the running of performances.
Work with other staff to ensure compliance with all health and safety procedures and statutory regulations.
Take an active role in show maintenance to ensure the smooth running of set and stage elements.
Take an active role in venue housekeeping and equipment maintenance.
To attend meetings, technical rehearsals and dress rehearsals as necessary.
To ensure that all creative teams, visiting companies and artists feel welcome, engaged and supported in the building and receive the highest level of technical support at all times.
To attend training courses as required and take responsibility for ongoing professional development.

Person Specification

Essential Skills

Experience of working in Staging for live theatre.
Knowledge and hands on experience of the operation of counterweight flying.
Fully conversant in stage and fly terminology.
Physically able to lift bulky and heavy lighting and technical equipment.
Confident working at height.
Knowledge and experience of power tool operation and basic carpentry skills.
Good problem solving, fault-finding and decision making skills.
Good written and verbal communication skills including a good standard of spoken and written English.
Good ICT skills, including a working knowledge of Word, Excel and Outlook.
Knowledge and commitment to Health and safety legislation and practices including LOLER, PUWER Working at height, etc. Confident in identifying and implementing safe working practices and undertaking Risk Assessments.
A team-player who is personable, diplomatic and has the ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels both internally and externally.
An ability to work calmly in pressured situations.

Desirable

Full clean driving license.
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 or a commitment to undergo training.

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
Quarterly staff social events