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For over 60 years, East 15 has produced actors, directors, producers, theatre practitioners and technicians for the international stage, TV, film and radio. In 2000, East 15 merged with the University of Essex, opening an exciting new chapter in the history of both institutions and offering more opportunities to students, including our specialist courses. East 15 offers an extraordinary, dynamic and unique portfolio of Undergraduate, Masters and PhD courses that span many areas of training for actors, directors, producers, technical theatre specialists and students of theatre practice. A member of the Federation of Drama Schools, it is one of a leading group of UK conservatoires and is now one of the largest specialist drama schools in the UK, with a distinguished international teaching staff and an undergraduate and extensive postgraduate population of over 800 students.
Duties of the Role
We are looking for a technical expert with a Lighting and AV bias to support the schools visual and technical output. The role is responsible for the Lighting, Sound and AV supervision and delivery across a dynamic range of productions including established texts, devised work, student led festivals, Christmas shows and other ancillary projects across the department.
The role will be expected to act as a technical lead in the departments outlined above, but with a bias towards Lighting and AV to help supplement the skills existent within the department.
The role will be expected to work across a range of venues, mentoring students within all the specialisms above, and will help to support learning across East 15’s technical teaching provision.
This full-time role will be based in Loughton (Central Line) and will require travel to other venues/locations as required for project delivery.
There may be occasional (infrequent) support required for the Southend Campus on an ad hoc basis.
Skills and qualifications required.
Experience of professional theatre working environments, is essential, and previous work within an educational setting is desirable. The candidate will have relevant professional links, and strong organisational skills, as well as technical knowledge to support the maintenance and upkeep of equipment. The right candidate should have a hands-on ability and experience in rigging, electrics, projection, digital mixers, and other hardware to support the role.
More about the company
In 2000, East 15 merged with the University of Essex, a leading UK research-intensive university, opening an exciting new chapter in the history of both institutions and offering more opportunities to students, including our specialist courses.
East 15 offers an extraordinary, dynamic and unique portfolio of Undergraduate, Masters and PhD courses that span many areas of training for actors, directors, producers, technical theatre specialists and students of theatre practice. It is one of a leading group of UK conservatoires and is now one of the largest specialist drama schools in the UK, with a distinguished international teaching staff and an undergraduate and extensive postgraduate population of over 800 students.
In addition to the carefully selected UK students, we also teach and train students from over 26 countries worldwide. Our training is by professionals and for professionals, allowing our graduates to work successfully across the globe. Our outstanding international teaching faculty is made up of professionals from all areas of live and recorded performance.
