Head of Department, LX 1 - Secret Cinema: Grease (Freelance)

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Overview

Secret Cinema has been thrilling audiences for 15 years, delivering deeply unforgettable experiences, fusing the world of cinema and site-specific immersive entertainment. Audiences get the chance to experience their favourite characters and stories in a whole new way, and with titles like Moulin Rouge!, Blade Runner and Dirty Dancing, attracting over half a million visitors in the past 5 years alone.

With Secret Cinema coming to Birmingham for the first time ever, we are looking for a Head of Lighting, LX 1 local to the area, who will work with a team in the delivery of Secret Cinema's next Immersive Experience.

In this role, the LX1 will operate and maintain a lighting rig with multiple ETC control systems, electrical effects and integrated set electrics. They will be responsible for the weekly calls, deliveries if required and maintaining the production values while the experience is in operation. They will work closely in a team with other departments including Sound, Video and Production Management in order to support all departments where required.

Key responsibilities

• Line manage & support the department team members
• To ensure the smooth running of the production on a nightly basis including running daily system checks and regular maintenance sessions
• To execute cues during public performances and monitor the departments technical systems distributed across the site
• Power on and off over the whole site
• Power up and shut down of all department technical equipment and systems.
• Focus checks, re-lamp and re-colour fixtures as required
• Operate and maintain a lighting rig with multiple control systems, electrical effects and integrated set electrics
• Report back to the Lighting Designer/ Production if there are any issues
• Liaise with and work under the direction of the Company Manager throughout the performance period
• Work closely in a team with other heads of departments including show running departments and Operations in order to support all departments where required and ensure clear lines of communication important for the smooth running of the show
• Keep track & log department working hours
• Manage the department running budget, handling petty cash and order items as required
• To be responsible, alongside the CM, for supervising and scheduling staff within the department, including technical swings and deputy operators, as required
• Training any new staff on the show systems, technology, and processes
• To oversee the Secret Cinema owned equipment and consumables, and ensure these are kept in good condition with regular maintenance and, if necessary, order replacements in conjunction with Production
• Assist Operations Management with site electrics issues
• Ensure all relevant information is filed electronically in the project folder
• To uphold the high production standards expected and carry out duties associated of the role for a first-class production and the artistic quality required by the relevant director and/or designer
• Attendance, at appropriate meetings with other members of the artistic, production, and management teams to ensure awareness of the departmental requirements and any resulting changes
• Maintaining good timekeeping throughout the project, arriving promptly and prepared for work as required by the call sheet/rota
• Undertake any other duties as agreed with the Producer as is appropriate to the post
• To comply with the Company House Rules, Risk Management Plans during their engagement with The Company

Key Skills & Experience

• Technical knowledge and lighting skills, with ETC based control knowledge
• Plant 3A and 3B licenses
• Self motivated, enthusiastic, proactive and able to supervise a team
• Excellent communication, administration, time management and organisational skills
• Attention to detail
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills, whilst remaining calm under pressure, and meeting deadlines
• Flexible and self-motivated with the ability to work well with actors, musicians and other venue staff
• Knowledge of Google Drive and Microsoft Office
• Stamina, persistence, enthusiasm, motivation, and a proactive manner
• Understanding of health and safety legislation and procedures

Desirable

• Knowledge of event and theatre safety guidelines
• Experience of working on temporary work sites and/ or Immersive & site-specific theatre

Key Dates

• 8th July - Build begins
• 15th July - Tech Rehearsals begin
• 21st July - Open Dress
• 23rd July - Open Dress (x2)
• 26th July - 13th August - Wed-Sun performances with matinees on Sat and Sun (7x total/week)
• Potential one week extension to 20th August
• 21st - 26th August - Derig

Secret Cinema welcomes applications from all sections of society. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other basis as protected by applicable law. If you have a disability or additional needs that require accommodation please do not hesitate to let us know.

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