Job Description

We are looking for a friendly, hardworking and enthusiastic lighting professional to join our Production Team. We are recruiting to a single post, which may be appointed at either Lighting Technician or Chief Lighting Technician level, depending on the skills, experience and expertise of the successful candidate.

Our welcoming Production Team provides technical services for performances, hires and events across a wide variety of genres in our three receiving venues. We are committed to delivering the highest standards of technical production, presentation and service. This includes the safe and efficient preparation of spaces, pre-rigs, focus, fit-ups, and get-outs. In this role, you will work closely with the Technical Manager, Production Manager and the wider Production Team to deliver exceptional experiences that aim to delight. You will be a key point of contact for all aspects of production lighting, helping to ensure that every event exceeds expectations.

If appointed as Chief Lighting Technician

As Chief Lighting Technician, you will take a leading role in the planning and delivery of lighting operations across our venues. You will act as a primary point of contact for visiting companies and house crews on a day-to-day basis, as well as providing support in the absence of the Technical Manager and Production Manager.
You will:

• Supervise and support the team in the safe and efficient delivery of pre-rigs, focusing sessions, fit-ups, get-outs and venue configuration changes.
• Assist with the maintenance, development and upgrading of lighting systems and equipment across Anvil Arts venues.
• Maintain and update lighting plans and technical documentation for use by both in-house technicians and visiting companies.
• Support planning ahead for productions, including pre-rigs, equipment movements and other lighting preparations.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and technical expertise to ensure the highest standards of service delivery.

The appointment will be made at the level that best reflects the successful candidate’s skills, experience and suitability for the role.

Position Details:

Chief Lighting Technician

• Full-time permanent position 40 hours per week (across the pay period)
• We require applicants to be 18 years old or over
• 28 days/5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays
• Salary: £32,240 per year (All salaries are reviewed annually)

Lighting Technician

• Full-time permanent position 40 hours per week (across the pay period)
• We require applicants to be 18 years old or over
• 28 days/5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays
• Salary: £29,680 per year (All salaries are reviewed annually)

Apply via www.anvilarts.org.uk