Technical Apprentice

Summary

We are recruiting two full-time Technical Apprentices to join the Technical team at the Marlowe Theatre. The ideal candidates will creatively support the Marlowe’s technical team in maintaining our own productions and the high-profile tours that we receive.

Annual wage

£23,151.49 a year

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We are a Real Living Wage Employer

Training course

Creative industries production technician (level 3)

Hours

The Marlowe’s performances happen mostly in the evenings and at weekends. In order to deliver the best service to our customers, all of our posts, whether frontline, strategic, planning or support roles, require some evening and weekend working. Shifts to be confirmed.

37 hours a week

Possible start date

Monday 14 April

Duration

2 years

Positions available

2

Work

As an apprentice, you’ll work at a company and get hands-on experience. You’ll gain new skills and work alongside experienced staff.

What you’ll do at work

Creatively support and deliver the Marlowe’s own live performance productions
Contribute to the upkeep of the Marlowe venue and touring production sets and equipment
Read, interpret, and give appropriate technical advice to colleagues and clients
Work in a safe and legal way to comply with regulatory and legislative requirements and industry best practice
Develop effective working relationships both internally and externally
To drive your own career and skills development, making the most of the opportunities made available to you
To live and represent the Marlow

Where you’ll work

THE MARLOWE THEATRE

THE FRIARS

CANTERBURY

KENT

CT1 2AS

Training

An apprenticeship includes regular training with a college or other training organisation. At least 20% of your working hours will be spent training or studying.

College or training organisation

ACCESS FURTHER EDUCATION LIMITED

Your training course

Creative industries production technician (level 3)

Equal to A level

Course contents

Interpret system specifications and drawings such as sound, lighting or video.
Prepare system specifications and drawings.
Use specialist software systems such as computer aided design and asset management to extract information and input basic information.
Assemble systems to support production, live performance or events from component parts using correct tools.
Troubleshoot and fault find issues in discrete pieces of equipment.
Deploy, operate and maintain technical equipment and tools.
Prepare, test, repair and maintain lighting, sound or video equipment and systems.
Collaborate with stakeholders and adapt communication appropriately to suit the audience.
Use digital collaboration tools to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders.
Direct team members taking into consideration their level of experience.
Interpret and apply method statements in response to dynamic risk assessment to help ensure safe planning and delivery of work processes.
Use safety and access equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions or to an alternative safe scheme of use.
Assemble and configure structures and systems from component parts to production specification.
Disassemble structures and systems, storing component parts and equipment safely.
Prepare written information and reports.
Comply with creative venue budgetary and financial management protocols.
Undertake set and change scenes in live performance – setting and striking scenic elements under show conditions.
Operate suspension systems.
Undertake stage crafts such as basic scenic construction, carpentry, metalwork, stage machinery, props, scene changes, knots and terminations.
Trouble shoot, fault find and carry out basic repairs to creative venue and production systems.
As directed, inspect, test and maintain creative venue systems and production systems.
Program and operate production control consoles. Undertake cueing and operation during the live performance or event.
Trouble shoot, fault find and repair at sub assembly and component level.
Calibrate equipment and systems to meet production requirements.
Identify, specify and use components, systems and products applicable for the environment.
Identify and undertake servicing requirements in line with manufacturer recommendations.
Achieve effective network connectivity across live event systems.
Identify required packing space for equipment and for truck packs.
Prepare and operate lifting and ground rigging equipment.
Program and operate lighting control systems.
Assess and monitor power supply systems, installing wiring for practicals and equipment as required.
Prepare, set and operate lighting equipment to create the desired effect.
Manipulate and modify lighting, using diffusion materials, filters or reflectors to create the desired effect.
Adapt lighting to meet short notice creative changes in the production design or script.
Prepare and operate extra low voltage lighting equipment and systems.
Identify the dangers and restrictions in the use of battery supplies including charging and mitigate for these.
Interpret system specifications and drawings such as sound, lighting or video.
Prepare system specifications and drawings.
Use specialist software systems such as computer aided design and asset management to extract information and input basic information.
Assemble systems to support production, live performance or events from component parts using correct tools.
Troubleshoot and fault find issues in discrete pieces of equipment.
Deploy, operate and maintain technical equipment and tools.
Prepare, test, repair and maintain lighting, sound or video equipment and systems.
Collaborate with stakeholders and adapt communication appropriately to suit the audience.
Use digital collaboration tools to collaborate with colleagues and stakeholders.
Direct team members taking into consideration their level of experience.
Interpret and apply method statements in response to dynamic risk assessment to help ensure safe planning and delivery of work processes.
Use safety and access equipment in accordance with manufacturer instructions or to an alternative safe scheme of use.
Assemble and configure structures and systems from component parts to production specification.
Disassemble structures and systems, storing component parts and equipment safely.
Prepare written information and reports.

Your training plan

Alongside working with our dynamic and resilient technical team you will develop a broad range of technical skills and knowledge. The successful apprentices will complete the Level 3 Creative Industries Production Technician – Creative Venue Technician pathway. Learning will take place on-site in the theatre and online with your apprenticeship provider, Access Industry.

More training information

https://www.accesscreative.ac.uk/apprentices/

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English (grade 4)
Maths (grade 4)

Let the company know about other relevant qualifications and industry experience you have. They can adjust the apprenticeship to reflect what you already know.

Skills

Communication skills
IT skills
Organisation skills
Problem solving skills
Number skills
Good interpersonal skills
Theatre production skills
Approachable
Outgoing
Collaborative
Passionate about theatre
Basic level of general theatre
Awareness of health and safety
Knowledge of theatre industry
Worked on performances
Worked on productions

Other requirements

Level 4 or above at GCSE in Maths and English is preferable. If you are successfully shortlisted you will be required to complete a skill scan and your contact details will be shared with Access Industry. Please note, without the skill scan your application will not be taken forward.

About this company

The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury is one of the UK’s most successful large-scale regional theatres (UK Theatre of the Year in the Stage Awards 2022). Our mission is to be the engine house for the performing arts in Kent, shaping the spirit of our region. We bring West End musicals, national companies, a symphony orchestra season and high-profile tours to Kent audiences, in a year-round programme of theatre, dance, opera, music and comedy in our 1,200-seat Main House. Next year we begin producing large-scale plays made in Kent and touring nationally. Our 150-seat Studio is dedicated to the development of new ideas, with a mix of R&D with resident and visiting companies, sharings and presented shows, plus a home-produced family show at Christmas. Our ground-breaking work with young people focuses on skills development and includes co-delivery of a UAL Level 3 Performing Arts course with East Kent Colleges Group; being the national home of Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures’ Cygnet School and the RSC’s Associate Theatre in the South East. We recently launched our Writers Room, developing regional talent and supporting our producing aspirations. As the largest performing arts employer in the region, we are committed to developing the workforce of the future, providing apprenticeships and work experience opportunities for over 100 young people every year across all areas of theatre-making. We are also fast outgrowing our spaces and developing major capital projects as a result, including turning the 800-year-old Poor Priests’ Hospital within the city walls into a Creative Learning Centre and free heritage destination, with support from Levelling Up and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. We are also looking towards the long-term development of our theatre building, increasing our technical and producing capacity. Our investment in our loyalty strategy has ensured that we have consistently strong and engaged audiences for our varied programme. We’ve also received recognition from our industry, winning a Stage Award for our innovative approach to supporting the theatre sector and a Workforce Award from UK Theatre for our investment in our People Plan, ensuring our high calibre team are rewarded and supported. We are a Creative Green organisation and are committed to taking action on climate change and environmental sustainability. The Marlowe Theatre is an inclusive employer. We value difference and recruit by merit based on fair and open competition. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We want to hear from all sectors including veterans. We are a Creative Green organisation and are committed to taking action on climate change and environmental sustainability.

https://marlowetheatre.com/about/jobs/ (opens in new tab)

Disability Confident

A fair proportion of interviews for this apprenticeship will be offered to applicants with a disability or long-term health condition. This includes non-visible disabilities and conditions.

You can choose to be considered for an interview under the Disability Confident scheme. You’ll need to meet the essential requirements to be considered for an interview.

After this apprenticeship

Apprentices may go on to become a Venue Technician, Theatre Technician or Stage Technician
They could also pursue specialisms in Lighting, Sound, Video and Automation

Ask a question

The contact for this apprenticeship is:

THE MARLOWE TRUST

Adam Jones

adam.jones@marlowetheatre.com

The reference code for this apprenticeship is VAC1000290175.

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Closes in 16 days (Sunday 2 February)

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Company’s application instructions

We are unable to accept CVs. To be considered for this position please apply through the Marlowe Theatre website.

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