Deputy Head of Workshops
The Deputy Head of Workshops will support the delivery of high-quality scenic construction, maintenance and installation for our productions. Working across a range of materials including wood, metal and plastics, you will interpret technical drawings and design briefs, oversee workshop operations, supervise casual, freelance and apprentice staff, and ensure the highest standards of craftsmanship, safety and housekeeping. You will play a key role in meeting production deadlines, responding to designer and production requirements, managing deliveries, maintaining accurate records and plans, and supporting the effective use of workshop systems and processes. A collaborative approach is essential, as you will work closely with technical teams, visiting creatives and production colleagues, contribute to sustainability initiatives, and actively support the Rep’s creative learning and talent development programmes. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced workshop professional committed to quality, innovation and safe working practices.
We're seeking a highly skilled and motivated workshop professional with expertise in carpentry, metalwork and prop-making, and the ability to accurately interpret technical drawings and ground plans. You'll have experience supervising teams in a busy workshop environment, a strong understanding of health and safety, and the ability to deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines while maintaining exceptional attention to detail. A confident communicator and organiser, you'll be equally comfortable working independently or collaboratively and have experience working at height. Additional skills such as welding or carpentry qualifications, staging and rigging experience, forklift or first aid certification, or workshop machinery maintenance would be highly advantageous.
Applications Close: Midday on Monday 24th August
Vacancies will generally close by the deadline, however, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants. We therefore advise candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible if they wish to be considered for the role. Any applications made after the deadline will not be considered.
- Contributory staff pension - 5% employee and 3% employer
- A day off for your birthday
- Free-to-use employee assistance service
- Staff ticket discount (when available)
- Staff discount in The Rep food and drink outlets (when available)
- 25% Season Ticket discount on parking at Q-Parks
- £5 day rates at Utilita Arena North and South Car Parks
- Access to salary sacrifice schemes including Bike to Work scheme and Health Cash Plans
- We actively encourage all staff to see shows as believe that this enhances everyone’s experience as an employee and ambassador. To ensure everyone has a chance to attend shows every staff member is invited to attend press night for all The Rep's own productions along with further complimentary tickets where possible as well as competitive discounts throughout the year.
Please read the job description carefully before starting your application to ensure that you meet all of the essential criteria and are able to provide evidence in your application to support these areas. Only relevant information will be considered when shortlisting candidates.
The Rep is a Disability Confident Employer and we participate in the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme. This means we will offer an interview to anyone who is D/deaf or has a disability who meets the minimum criteria. By ‘minimum criteria’ we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates that you generally meet the level required for each competence (or could with reasonable support), as well as meeting any of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification. If you would like to apply under this scheme please select this option on our application portal.
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The Rep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. We foster a culture where all staff and volunteers are expected to report safeguarding concerns regarding vulnerable individuals or the conduct of colleagues and others they encounter. As part of our safer recruitment practices, the suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers is thoroughly assessed.
Job Title: Deputy Head of Workshops
Contract Type: Permanent
Pay: £35-40,0000 per annum
Hours: 39 hours per week (full time)
Holidays: 25 days per year plus bank holidays, rising to 30 days plus bank holidays with continuous service.
Location of Work: The Rep, Birmingham
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