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The Head of Stage is responsible for the effective delivery of all stage elements for productions and events across the Citizens Theatre. This includes managing the stage department, supervising fit-ups, get-ins and get-outs, maintaining rigging and stage equipment, and working closely with creative and technical teams to realise productions to the highest standards.Responsibilities:Lead and manage the stage department, including freelance and casual staffCoordinate and supervise all stage elements of in-house and visiting productions, activities, events and hires, and Citizens Theatre productions on tourOversee the fit up, changeover, get out and running of performancesDevelop and agree construction and engineering methods with the Head of Production, Head of Workshop and DesignersAct as lead rigger for flown scenery and equipment, ensuring compliance with LOLER and other relevant regulations, and operate stage cues and flying as requiredCollaborate closely with Production Managers, Designers, Directors and other heads of department to interpret and realise production requirementsAct as ‘principal contractor’ or ‘principal designer’ as defined within CDM regulations as required by the Head of ProductionTo lead on the production and distribution of all appropriate plans, sections and drawings required for each projectEnsure all stage activities are conducted safely and in accordance with Health & Safety legislation, including completing risk assessments and method statementsMaintain stage machinery and engineering, rigging equipment, and tools, scheduling regular checks and servicing and arranging statutory inspectionsLead on departmental Health & Safety inductions, tool talks, internal training and safety briefingsSupport the rehearsal and technical rehearsal process with any technical requirementsAssist with budgeting and procurement of stage materials and equipmentContribute to the planning and scheduling of technical resources for productions and events, including attendance at production meetingsLead on communications and planning relating to visiting companies coming to the Citizens TheatreLead the recruitment, contracting and scheduling of stage technical staff in accordance with company policies and contractual obligationsFoster a positive and inclusive working environment that supports learning, collaboration and respectMaintain accurate records and inventories of stage equipment and consumablesSalary: £36,395 FTE The deadline is Wednesday 30 July 2025 at 12:00.#J-18808-Ljbffr