.We are looking for a proactive individual with excellent technical, communication, and management skills. Full time: 40 hours per week plus overtime as required based at The Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly Circus. The Head of Stage is responsible for the stage and associated areas and the realisation of stage technical services for all performances and events within agreed schedules and budgets. They also take responsibility, working closely with the Technical and Buildings Manager, to ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the building to a high standard working alongside other departments and with external contractors as appropriate. In so doing: Ensure safe working practices are adhered to at all times, including but not limited to the UKT Code of Conduct. Comply with Health & Safety Regulations. Comply with all licensing and building regulations. Minimise the Trust's environmental impact and promote sustainability. Comply with all company policies and codes of practice, including Equal Opportunities, Health & Safety policies, licensing and building regulations. Production Liaise with incoming design, production, technical staff and suppliers to ensure all technical requirements are met for all productions and individual events. Liaise with management and other technical departments to ensure smooth running of get-ins and get-outs including approval of staff scheduling and budgetary controls. Liaise with staff and visiting company to ensure the smooth running of performances. Arrange for, and liaise with, additional technical support staff where necessary. Supervise and assist with all operations relating to the movement of scenery, lighting, sound, props and wardrobe into and out of the theatre Ensure all visiting company health and safety documentation is in place and being adhered to in relation to the stage department. Ensure all periodic checks to production rigging and PPE are carried out in a timely fashion in liaison with the visiting company. Supervise and assist with the construction and maintenance of scenery and props as required. Ensure safe working practices are adhered to at all times. Building & Maintenance Ensure that the requirements of health and safety legislation and company policy, fire risk assessments and licensing regulations are adhered to at all times. Ensure the stage and associated equipment within it is maintained, including the arrangement of independent inspection and certification to regulatory standards and requirements. Participate in regular inspections of the building, liaising with relevant departments and management to action maintenance works as necessary. Manage restoration and major maintenance projects relevant to the department and assist in those led by other department heads. Liaise with external contractors, supervising when required, and ensure safe working practices and company policies are adhered to at all times. Ensure all equipment is maintained to relevant standards