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Reporting to the Senior Project Coordinator but with a day-to-day responsibility to the on-site Solotech Crew Chief, the Head of Audio (Audio HOD) will have experience in operating large scale live productions in theatre or other industries. The show is very complex across all disciplines; therefore, the Audio HOD with a Monitors bias Engineer will be able to work calmly under extreme pressure. Experience with running a team and communicating effectively across a large organisation is important.
Experience with some or all the existing technical disciplines used on the show is important.
Why Solotech?
To take your career to the next level! As a global leader in live productions, systems integration and virtual technology, our team is comprised of more than 2,000 passionate individuals. Our ambition? To deliver spectacular experiences worldwide.

ESSENTIAL LEVEL OF EDUCATION:

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent) or proven work experience.
• Industry accepted qualifications.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of 3 years proven industry work experience within live events or theatre sector, with knowledge of key controls and disciplines used within the show.
• A minimum of one year of managing a team.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / EXPERIENCE:

• Flexibility and adaptability, capable of multitasking, while remaining calm under pressure.
• Show perseverance, precision, and be detailed-oriented.
• Excellent leadership skills with proven team management.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Strong people and communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Ability to work in a team and be cooperative.
• Demonstrate resourcefulness and autonomy.
• Demonstrate an ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to anticipate problems and find effective solutions aligned to the Company’s policies procedures.

Desirable Skills / Experience:

• Working at height in a harness (training can be provided).
• Use of 1B Static Boom (training can be provided).

KNOWLEDGE OF ANY/ALL OF THE FOLLOWING PROTOCOLS APPLICABLE TO THE SHOW WOULD BE OF GREAT BENEFIT:

• DiGiCo Quantum 5 and 7T Platform.
• Optocore.
• QSC Q-Sys.
• L-Acoustics L-ISA Control.
• L-Acoustics Network Manager.
• Direct Out – Prodigy / Globcon.
• Merging Technologies – Ovation.
• Audinate – Dante.
• Luminex – AVB.
• Reidel Communications – Bolero.
• Shure PSM1000 Systems.
• Shure Axient Digital Systems.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Right to Work and Remain in the UK.
• Ability to travel throughout the UK including overnight stays from time to time.

Please refer the Job description for details