Deputy Head of Wardrobe

To assist with the mounting and staging of YTR productions and events, in the Theatre and at other premises used by the Theatre

To deputise for the Head of Stage during get-ins, fit-ups, get-outs, strikes, technical rehearsals and performances for YTR and touring shows

To assist the Head of Stage in the booking of casual stage staff for YTR and Touring Productions

To work get-ins and get-outs for YTR and Touring productions and supervise, motivate and manage casual stage staff to an effective and high standard, when required to do so.

To play a key role in the running of all productions at YTR and in other places as required – this includes rigging, operating flies, moving scenery and acting as DSM.

To take responsibility for the Stage, as part of the Theatre’s emergency procedures for performances, concerts or events as required. This includes the giving of toolbox talks, issuing access swipe cards and Health and Safety inductions for YTR and Touring Productions.

To take the responsibility of locking and unlocking the building when required to do so.

To devise, order materials, construct and make stage properties or other scenic items within agreed budgets for YTR productions, as directed by the Head of Production/Production Manager, in consultation with the Head of Stage and the Production Designer.

To ensure the stage, dock, workshop and other set and prop making areas in our buildings are organised, maintained and managed effectively and efficiently.

To oversee the security, maintenance and good housekeeping of stage stock, materials, tools and equipment – particularly workshop stock, machinery, tools and equipment. To ensure there is effective management in the storage and use of the above and that PPE and H&S requirements are upheld at all times.

To carry out and communicate risk assessments

To carry out and record regular maintenance checks and preventative maintenance work on Stage equipment, including the scenic and flying equipment

Essential Requirements
– Knowledge and experience of mounting and crewing theatre productions
– Experience of counterweight flying and rigging
– Experience in the use of winches, motors, traps and other stage Machinery
– Experience of working with visiting companies
– Experience of making theatre in non-traditional theatre spaces
– Experience of working get-ins and get-outs
– Good practical making skills, particularly carpentry and joinery
– A positive attitude to finding solutions to problems
– The ability to work accurately under pressure
– The ability to think creatively
– Enthusiastic/energetic personality
– The ability to work evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays

Desirable Requirements
– Experience of working in technical stage management in a professional, producing theatre
– Knowledge of current Health & Safety legislation
– Computer literacy
– Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
– Full, clean driving licence
– Interest in theatre