Head of Sound and Video

The Head of Sound and Video is responsible for the efficient and safe running of the Sound and Video department and its equipment, managing sound and video requirements for all projects, and for the general electrical maintenance of the theatre and associated buildings. The Head of Sound and Video may also be required to act as Sound Designer for mainstage, touring and creative learning productions and events.

Your key areas of responsibility as Head of Sound and Video will be:

• Maintenance, care and organisation of all sound and video equipment including annual portable appliance testing of equipment.
• Supervising the work of technical team members both full and part time for in-house, touring and visiting productions.
• Safe rigging of equipment for in-house and incoming productions. Setting up and operation of sound and video for visiting productions.
• Installation and replacement of electrical, sound, and video equipment within agreed production budgets.
• In liaison with sound and video designers, help lead discussion of design and preparation of the stage and equipment for in-house productions.

The Head of Sound and Video will be responsible to the Head of Production and will have key internal relationships with the Deputy Head of Production, Technical Stage Manager, Artistic Directors, Senior Management Team, members of the Production team and performers, members of the Operations and Engage teams, and the Scottish Dance Theatre Production team. The post holder will have key external relationships with sound and video designers, visiting companies, suppliers, and casual staff.