Birmingham Repertory Theatre
Deputy Head of Workshops
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Company Description
Established in 1913, The Rep has an unparalleled history as a pioneering repertory theatre and the launch-pad for some of the most exciting talent in UK theatre both past and present. Today it is a producing powerhouse with three auditoria - The House, 816 seats; The Studio, 292 seats; The Door, 133 seats - as well as extensive on-site production facilities: set building, scenic art, wardrobe, props workshop, lighting, sound/AV, stage and stage management.
Producing theatre is the core of The Rep’s mission and it creates up to ten productions a year of varying sizes across its stages. Many are made in co-production with other theatres and commercial producers and all Rep-led productions are built in house. Alongside in house productions, the theatre presents a programme of visiting productions. The theatre also has an impressive creative learning and talent development programme delivering opportunities for thousands of young people every year.
Under the Artistic Direction of Joe Murphy, The Rep creates artistically ambitious, world-class theatre for everyone. It commissions and produces new work that is proudly made in Birmingham, and which lies at the core of the theatre’s programme. Over the last 15 years the company has produced more than 130 new plays.
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Role Description
The Deputy Head of Workshops is a full-time, on-site role based at Birmingham Repertory Theatre in the centre of the city. The role comprises fabricating and finishing scenic elements to a high standard in a safe and efficient manner and contributing to the supervision and maintenance of the construction department.
This role requires someone multi-skilled in carpentry, metalworking, and prop making, along with previous experience supervising a workshop or working within a similar team environment. You will be a proactive problem solver, capable of managing multiple tasks, maintaining high standards of quality and safety, and supporting the successful delivery of projects. This person will need to engage readily with The Rep Production departments’ shared sustainability ambitions and contribute new ideas and suggestions for the continual improvement of our processes.
Confidence in engaging with IT systems is a must.
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- Strong skills in carpentry, metalworking, and prop making
- The ability to accurately interpret technical drawings and ground plans
- Proven supervision capabilities in a workshop or similar team environment
- Ability to work under pressure while managing time effectively, meeting deadlines, and continuing to pay close attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Ability to be an integral part of a team but also to use initiative and work independently
- Knowledge of current Health and Safety practice and practical implementations
- Ability and experience of working at height.
But it'd be great if you had....
- Specialist making skills not mentioned above
- Carpentry or welding qualification
- Full clean driving license and experience in driving vans
- An understanding and practical experience of staging & rigging
- Experienced in using a broad range of access equipment
- Forklift use license/certification
- First aid certification
- Ability to carry out engineering calculations and to produce technical drawings
- To repair and maintain workshop machines.
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