We are looking for a Construction Workshop Manager to join the National Theatre Workshop Team.
We are currently seeking a Construction Workshop Manager to work within the National Theatre's Construction departments to ensure smooth, efficient and safe running of the Carpentry and Metal workshops on a day-to-day basis.
They will also manage the entry level roles in the two workshops, providing support and guidance.
The successful candidate will be an experienced leader with solid understanding of running a workshop(s).
They will focus on the health and safety requirements that comes with that and will work alongside the Scenic Heads of Department to deliver scenery on time and on budget.
The successful candidate will have the following: · Significant experience of managing or supervising a busy scenic workshop(s) with excellent leadership skills and an ability to prioritise multiple jobs.
· Extensive knowledge and strong technical ability as a scenic carpenter or metal fabricator, with experience of workshop environments and onstage during fit ups, technical rehearsals and previews.
· A comprehensive understanding of scenery construction, its materials, methods and techniques, and knowledge of workshop tools/machinery, and maintenance of them.
· A thorough understanding of health & safety in a busy workshop environment and onstage and implementing policies and procedures.
· A knowledge and commitment to sustainability, practicing the ethos of the Theatre Green Book, and working towards a circular economy.
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
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Working with us will give you… · Complimentary staff tickets for shows and backstage tours, subject to availability and policy · 25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays) · Training and Development Programme via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role · Hybrid and flexible working, subject to agreement and policy · Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership · Generous sick pay · Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA) · Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST · Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy · On-site staff canteen and social facilities · On-site Occupational Health support · In-House Mental Health and Wellbeing Advisors providing workplace counselling and support · Wellbeing programme of events including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active · Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from some of the world's leading practitioners · Discounted access to NT at Home · Volunteer Leave – paid day a year to volunteer for your chosen charity · Discounts in the NT's bars, cafes, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms, on and around the South Bank) · Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card Please note The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 11th November 2024 at 10:00am.
We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.
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