APPLYING FOR THIS POST

​To apply for this post please complete your details, submit your CV and covering letter and complete the online equal opportunities monitoring questions in our online application portal. The information from your monitoring form will not be shared with anyone involved in the decision making process.
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We will be holding an information session at the Rep from 2pm to 6pm on Tuesday 9th September.
The deadline for receipt of applications is Monday 15th September at noon.
Interviews will be held on Tuesday 30th September at the Rep.
We want you to be able to showcase all your skills and experience in relation to this role throughout the recruitment process. We welcome applications in alternative formats such as video and audio recordings. We are committed to providing a an equitable interview experience for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your participation at the interview stage, including the provision of, providing a British Sign Language Interpreter (BSL) - please let us know.
Please contact our People Team at reptalent@birmingham-rep.co.uk if you have any questions about the application process or you experience difficulties when submitting your application.
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ROLE SUMMARY

The Theatre Technician Apprentice is responsible to the Technical Manager, assisting with technical support on all The Rep productions, visiting productions and events.
The Rep has three separate technical departments, Lighting, Stage and Sound/Video. The technical departments are run by the Technical Manager. Each department has a Head of Department and a Deputy. This role works with all these departments.
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RESPONSIBILITIES

The technical duties of this post include working on aspects of technical theatre. It includes working on the full variety of performing arts at The Rep including musicals, drama, opera and dance. It also involves supporting on events and conferences. It will occasionally involve working at other venues. The role involves evening and weekend working.
​Terms and Conditions​
Period of Work: This is a fixed term 18-month apprentice contract, subject to successful completion of a probationary period of 3 months.
Pay:£18,200 per annum (i.e. £10 per hour based on a 35-hour week).
Hours: 35 hours per week. Some evening and weekend work will be required. We don’t encourage or expect overtime, however in the event that over time is worked, this may be taken as time off in lieu to be agreed in advance with your line manager.
Holidays: 25 days per year plus bank holidays. The holiday year runs from 1 September to 31 August each year.
Location of Work: Your main place of work will be The Rep in Birmingham, but you may be required to work permanently or temporarily at other locations locally. You may be asked to work temporarily in other locations in the UK.
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