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Senior Lighting Control Technician – Grade 3b
12 Month Fixed Term Contract
44 hours, although flexible working and part-time hours welcomed
About the National Theatre HOURS Our Purpose At the National, we make world-class theatre that is entertaining, challenging and inspiring. And we make it for everyone. The National Theatre is dedicated to making the very best theatre and sharing it with as many people as possible. We stage around 20 productions in our three theatres (Olivier, Lyttleton and Dorfman) each year, ranging from re-imagined classics to new work by contemporary writers and theatre-makers. The work we make strives to be as open, as diverse, as collaborative and as national as possible. The National’s work is also seen on tour throughout the UK and internationally, and in collaborations and co-productions with regional theatres. Popular shows transfer to the West End and occasionally to Broadway; and through the National Theatre Live programme we broadcast to 2,000 cinemas in 52 countries around the world. Our extensive Learning programme offers talks, events and workshops for people of all ages, and reaches nationwide through programmes such as Connections. We do all we can to keep ticket prices affordable and to reach a wide audience, and use our public funding to maintain artistic risk-taking, accessibility and diversity. Find out more on our NT Website and Youtube.
About the Lighting Department
The Lighting Department’s vision is to allow each Lighting Designer to experience the same standard
of excellence and support to realise their design, regardless of which theatre their production is being
staged in.
The department consists of an average of 30 staff working in the following areas:
• Lighting Operations: venue-based operational staff in each of the 3 theatres consisting of
Supervisors, Senior Technicians (with either a programming or supervisory bias) and
Technicians.
• Lighting Control: who along with the theatre’s programmers, look after the theatre’s control &
networking technology.
• Lighting Resources: run the internal “hire shop” for equipment available to the 3 theatre spaces,
supplementing basic rigs for productions. They also take responsibility for events at the NT that
require lighting and power such as River Stage, The Deck and Learning events, and support
West End transfers and tours where possible.
Job Description Senior Lighting Control Technician
Grade 3b (12 Month FTC)
Contract Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
Hours: An average of 44 hours per week, although we would be open to a discussion and
requests for alternative, part-time hours and work patterns as well a potential job
share. Please do state in your application if this would be something you would like
us to consider for you.
Salary: £44,782.93 per annum (pro rata where applicable)
Responsible to: Lighting Control Manager
Responsible for: Lighting Technicians Grade 4 and below including casuals
Design Director Studio Manager
Purpose of the Role
The emphasis of this role is towards lighting control projects, programming lighting consoles and taking
a supporting role in all aspects of lighting control platforms in the theatres and the wider building. This
involves close liaison with the Lighting Control Manager (LCM), Lighting Operations Manager (LOM),
Lighting Resources Manager (LRM), Lighting Programmers and other Lighting Control Technicians within
the department; providing regular updates, dealing with issues relating to programming and assisting
with delivering and developing informal workplace training.
When not engaged in aspects of programming, Senior Lighting Control Technicians are expected to take
a leading role in other projects as defined by the LCM and to instigate projects as
required.
Job Description Senior Lighting Control Technician
Grade 3b (12 Month FTC)
Duties and Responsibilities
— Supporting the Lighting Control Manager and Lighting Technicians with the implementation of the
control & systems requirements for all NT activity on the South Bank, other NT venues and on tour.
— Carrying out specific projects as required by the Lighting Control Manager, Lighting Resources
Manager, Lighting Operations Manager and Head of Lighting.
— Setting up, programming and operating lighting consoles during production periods, rehearsals,
and performances at an advanced level.
— Preparing and maintaining accurate show files and bibles including plots and records detailing all
aspects of luminaries and other performance-related equipment to enable the accurate
reproduction of a production's lighting requirements when programming.
— Providing and assisting with the technical training of control systems to other members of the
department who are engaged with programming and using control platforms.
— Configuring and managing network switches to an advanced level, managing servers, and creating
and managing virtual machines and client Macs and PCs. Administering DHCP, DNS and network
monitoring solutions.
— Demonstrating an interest in the continuing development of Eos and other lighting control consoles
and systems. Assisting with research and development activities relating to control platforms,
contributing to internal and public forums, and liaising with manufacturers e.g.
ETC, as defined by the LCM.
Job Description Senior Lighting Control Technician
Grade 3b (12 Month FTC)
— Keeping abreast of control developments in theatre and developing working relationships with
appropriate theatrical organisations to share knowledge and experience of Eos and associated
lighting control equipment.
— Maintaining and preparing NT and hired control equipment for use in-house or at outside venues to
be used by the NT, ensuring all relevant documentation and running stock items are up to date.
— Supporting the Lighting Control Manager with the provision of visualisation and auxiliary control
software and systems, and maintaining the visualisation suite.
— Assisting the Lighting Control Manager support the needs of creative teams, Production Managers,
and representatives of visiting companies on lighting related matters.
— Carrying out maintenance of all lighting control and related equipment, in accordance with
manufacturers' recommendations and training received. Implementing fixes from ETC support and
other manufacturers as required.
— Carrying out risk assessments as necessary and distributing the information to technicians and
others as required.
— Rigging, checking and focusing automated lighting equipment and setting up equipment for fit-ups,
rehearsals, changeovers, and performances alongside other Lighting Technicians.
— To actively participate in the testing and evaluation of new equipment, software, platforms and
technology for future acquisition and use.
— Receiving, collecting and loading/off-loading lighting control and ancillary equipment as required.
Collecting and returning equipment from and to storage areas and storing equipment in an
organised manner. Maintaining the asset register using departmental asset management software.
— Preparing and maintaining documentation for all control systems, infrastructure, and services.
— Any other duties as reasonably required.
Job Description Senior Lighting Control Technician
Grade 3b (12 Month FTC)
Person Specification
Essential
— Extensive experience in professional theatre.
— Proven ability to operate and programme lighting control platforms to an advanced standard and
an in-depth knowledge of modern control systems in a theatrical environment.
— Ability to diagnose and rectify faults on control systems and networking equipment in a systematic
and methodical manner.
— Excellent networking experience, including switch configuration and setup of servers and hosted
services. A good working knowledge of copper and fibre network hardware.
— Excellent communication skills and ideally experience of working with Lighting Designers on large
scale productions. A sympathetic approach to creative concepts and the ability to realise the
requirements of Lighting Designers, Designers and Directors.
— Experience of using CAD, Vectorworks and focus-plotting software to create and amend LX rig
plans. Knowledge of lighting visualisation packages would be an advantage.
— Excellent IT skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).
— A good working knowledge of fundamental electrical practice and theory.
— Self-motivated with the ability to work well as part of a team under minimum supervision.
— An ability and confidence to work at height using appropriate access
equipment safely.
— The ability to work calmly under pressure and prioritise conflicting demands.Job Description Senior Lighting Control Technician
Grade 3b (12 Month FTC)
Desirable
— Experience in a producing house or equivalent.
— Experience in a repertoire environment including the rigging and focusing of luminaries and other
equipment.
— Industry recognised qualifications such as BS7909.Job Description Senior Lighting Control Technician
Grade 3b (12 Month FTC)
Recruitment Process
Link to apply: https://candidate.nationaltheatre.org.uk/105056RNT
Closing date: Friday 10th January 2020, at 12 Noon
Interview dates: Week commencing 3rd February 2020
Further queries: email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk
Perks
— Complimentary staff tickets for shows and NT Talks & Events, subject to availability and policy
— Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafes, restaurants and bookshop and in local businesses (from
Wagamamas to local childcare providers & gyms on and around the South Bank)
— Interest-free season ticket and cycle-scheme loans
— Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
— 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays), pro rata, increasing with length of service
— In-house Training & Development Programme including a free e-learning platform
— An Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders scheme and an in-house
Wellbeing Programme including monthly talks and events
— Buddy scheme for New Starters
— On-site staff canteen and bar
— Staff networks including the BAME network, LGBTQ+ network and Women’s network
— The NT is also a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and welcome applications
from everyone.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants
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