Hard Skills

-    Knowledge of current Health & Safety Legislation [inc. Working at Height (2005), LOLER (1998), PUWER (1998)]

-    Strong working knowledge of Union Agreements and Working Time Regulations [SOLT/BECTU, TMA/BECTU]

-    Proficient in complex digital scale drawing [3D AutoCAD & some VectorWorks]

      o    Able to produce, understand and visualise technical drawings

-    Highly computer literate

      o    Extensive Microsoft Office [advanced Excel] and some Access
      o    Strong Adobe Photoshop & some Quark
      o    Basic HTML [Dreamweaver and Fireworx]
      o    Basic Reason, Ableton & Audition
      o    Basic Final Cut Pro
      o    Very quick learner

-    Experience of Rigging

      o    Chains & Motors
      o    Basic LX
      o    Basic Sound
      o    Pulley Systems
      o    Rigging from fixed grids and RSJs
      o    Working Knowledge of Triple-E Track system

-    Experience of Staging, Flooring and Seating Installation

      o    Floor Cloths
      o    Dance Floor
      o    Modular Flooring
      o    Painting and Glazing
      o    Modular Staging and Seating Blocks [inc. knowledge of appropriate technical standards and DDA legislation]

-    Experience of Automation

      o    Stage track systems
      o    Some Pneumatics and Hydraulics
      o    Counterweight Assist Flying

-    Experienced Flyman

      o    Counterweight and Hemp flying
      o    Fit-Up/Get-Out flying checks, loading and calls
      o    Live show flying (West-End experience)
      o    Hanging Plots, Fly Plots and Fly Floor management

-    Basic Carpentry Skills

-    Rehearsal Room and Stage Mark-Up

-    Basic Pyrotechnics

      o    Knowledge of safe Handling and Operation
      o    Just FX Safety Awareness Course
      o    Member of Association of Stage Pyrotechnicians

-    Experience of handling large sets

-    Experience of stage water installation [Large Pools and Rain Effects]

-    Experience of running shows during live performance; devising, writing and executing effective Cue Plots/Sheets

 

Soft and Transferable Skills

-    Effective Budget Management, negotiation and handling

-    Production Scheduling and efficient allocation of time and staff

-    Proven ability to bring projects in on time and on budget

-    Strong leadership, motivation and delegation skills

-    Good team player and strong collaborator

-    Excellent meeting planner and chair

-    Good timekeeping

-    Hard Working, with a high level of commitment to the task in hand

-    Sensitive to the needs of others

-    Very fast learner, able to adapt and apply acquired knowledge quickly and effectively

-    Excellent interpersonal skills

      o    Polite and professional phone manner
      o    Experienced in high-end customer service, sales and client liaison/hospitality
      o    Very strong negotiator [particularly sponsorship and funding]

-    High personal standards and pride in work produced

-    Experienced in writing and producing strong promotional material and literature

-    Full Clean UK Driving License