Published date: 27 June 2025 Contract Type: Annualised hours averaging 42 hours per week over the year Salary/Fee: £36,395 FTE Reports to: Head of Production Closing Date: 30 June 2025, 12pm Interview Date: 88 July 2025 (may be subject to change, in person)
Purpose of the Role:
The Head of Stage is responsible for the effective delivery of all stage elements for productions and events across the Citizens Theatre, ensuring the safe, efficient and high-quality operation of all stage activities, including professional, participation, touring, hires and events, whether in-house or visiting. This includes managing the stage department, supervising fit-ups, get-ins and get-outs, maintaining rigging and stage equipment, and working closely with creative and technical teams to realise productions to the highest standards.
Responsibilities:
* Lead and manage the stage department, including freelance and casual staff
* Coordinate and supervise all stage elements of in-house and visiting productions, activities, events and hires, and Citizens Theatre productions on tour
* Oversee the fit up, changeover, get out and running of performances
* Develop and agree construction and engineering methods with the Head of Production, Head of Workshop and Designers
* Act as lead rigger for flown scenery and equipment, ensuring compliance with LOLER and other relevant regulations, and operate stage cues and flying as required
* Collaborate closely with Production Managers, Designers, Directors and other heads of department to interpret and realise production requirements
* Act as ‘principal contractor’ or ‘principal designer’ as defined within CDM regulations as required by the Head of Production
* To lead on the production and distribution of all appropriate plans, sections and drawings required for each project
* Ensure all stage activities are conducted safely and in accordance with Health & Safety legislation, including completing risk assessments and method statements
* Maintain stage machinery and engineering, rigging equipment, and tools, scheduling regular checks and servicing and arranging statutory inspections
* Lead on departmental Health & Safety inductions, tool talks, internal training and safety briefings
* Support the rehearsal and technical rehearsal process with any technical requirements
* Assist with budgeting and procurement of stage materials and equipment
* Contribute to the planning and scheduling of technical resources for productions and events, including attendance at production meetings
* Lead on communications and planning relating to visiting companies coming to the Citizens Theatre
* Lead the recruitment, contracting and scheduling of stage technical staff in accordance with company policies and contractual obligations
* Foster a positive and inclusive working environment that supports learning, collaboration and respect
* Maintain accurate records and inventories of stage equipment and consumables
Organisational Commitments:
* Carry out any other tasks required on an ad hoc or continuing basis, commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the post
* Drive change through action and words that advocate inclusion and equality, creating a culture that recognises and celebrates diversity
* Be accountable for yourself and others, in line with our Health & Safety and Safeguarding Policies
* Create a positive working environment, underpinned by the organisation’s values
* Deliver a warm welcome and excellent customer service to all audience and visitors to the Citz
* Contribute to activities that support income generation and fundraising
* Contribute to our environmental sustainability goals
* Undertake relevant training and development as required.
Person Specification:
* Significant experience in a similar senior technical or stage role in a producing or receiving theatre
* Strong knowledge of stagecraft, including rigging, flying, and manual handling
* Proven leadership and team management skills
* Excellent understanding of health and safety legislation and best practice
* Experienced in working at height
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and stage plans
* Strong problem-solving skills and calm under pressure
* Ability to work unsupervised and meet deadlines
* Flexible and adaptable with a proactive approach to work
* Experience with CAD software such as AutoCAD or Vectorworks
* Relevant technical theatre qualification or equivalent experience
* IPAF, PASMA or working at height certification
* Experience / knowledge of scenery automation
* First Aid at Work or mental health first aid training
* Health & Safety Qualification (e.g IOSH)
* Knowledge of current CDM Regulations
* Full clean driving licence
Terms & Conditions
Hours: Annualised hours averaging 42 hours per week over the year, in accordance with the Citizens Theatre House Agreement, including regular evenings and weekends, and occasional overnights as required
Overtime: No overtime payments are available. The Citizens Theatre operates a House Agreement agreed with staff through a collective bargaining process
Holiday: 29 days per year inc. public holidays, rising to 31 days after 3 years, and 34 days after 5 years
Pension: Citizens Theatre operates a contributory pension scheme (employer 3% / employee 5%)
Probation: This post is subject to a three-month probationary period
Notice period: 2 weeks during probation; 8 weeks thereafter
Location: Citizens Theatre, 119 Gorbals Street, Glasgow, G5 9DS
* Complimentary or discounted tickets to selected shows (non-transferable and subject to availability)
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