Brighton College Vietnam at Vinhomes Ocean Park, Hanoi opened its doors to over 300 pupils in August 2023 and is continuing to expand with the number of pupils expected to double and cover years 1-11. This is the first campus to be established under the partnership between Vingroup and Brighton College, one of the UK’s top private schools with nearly 200 years of history.

We are looking for a talented colleague to join us in the role of Theatre and Drama Technician.

Work location: Brighton College Vietnam, Vinhomes Ocean Park Urban Area, Da Ton Commune, Gia Lam District, Hanoi

I. JOB DESCRIPTION:

Job Title:  Theatre and Drama Technician

Reporting to:  Head of Drama

Core purpose

To take responsibility all technical areas within the Schools’ performance spaces and other school venues. To support the day-to-day running of the School‘s Theatre and Performing Arts facilities.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• To provide assistance as required with all supporting aspects of School productions, Drama classes and exam performances, and other School events which involve performance in the Schools’ Performing Arts Facilities. This includes set, and lighting design and set construction, lighting and sound installation. It will also include classroom assistant duties.
• To liaise with the Head of Drama for all School /Drama productions and exam performances.
• Maintain all equipment and other technical resources in the Drama department,
• ensuring staff and students are able to utilise the equipment when required.
• Keep all areas clean and tidy, ensuring that storage is used effectively, and equipment and materials are securely and safely stored when not in use.
• Provide audio-visual technical support and advice to other School events and departments, when required.
• To liaise with the Head of Drama regarding external hires, protecting the interests of the School and ensuring all Health & Safety requirements are met.
• Offer support and supervision of pupils undertaking design and technical modules for GCSE and IBDP, making sure pupils understand the processes and equipment
• To liaise with the Head of Drama regarding organising materials and equipment needed for lessons, such as performance lighting, sound systems, craft materials, and some basic first-line IT / AV support in the classroom.

• Run a Technical Theatre Activity for interested pupils, allowing pupils to take an active and major role in the preparation and running of productions (within all legal and safety considerations).
• Liaise with the Marketing Department and others for Ticketing and advertising of productions.
• Provide first-line maintenance support for all technical equipment, machines, furniture, fixtures and fittings within the Department. When necessary, and with the express consent of the Head of Drama, contact and liaise with the School‘s technicians, or arrange external suppliers/contractors for repairs and
• To liaise with the Head of Drama in order to plan and undertake a routine maintenance schedule of all Performing Arts equipment.
• Monitor and maintain stock items (lamps, gels, gobos, tape, screws, timber, etc.) and all stores and general day-to-day equipment as needed.
• Order and obtain supplies as required in agreement with the Head of Drama and working with operations and procurement.
• Maintain an inventory of all equipment and materials held and used.
• Maintain awareness of developments within technical theatre and undertake training as deemed necessary.
• Maintain a clean and tidy work space at all times.
• Ensure all Health & Safety requirements are met for daily use of the performance spaces.
• Review and implement the School Health & Safety policy, advising the
• Head of Drama on all Health & Safety breaches/matters which may affect the Theatre facilities and advise upon how any directives issued on Health & Safety matters are implemented.
• Compile and maintain all necessary Risk Assessments for rooms, venues, activities, events and productions.
• Be aware of security for equipment, building, staff and pupils and how this can be maintained.
• Any other duties as might reasonably be expected or requested by the line manager

II.Person Specification

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree or higher
• Relevant professional qualification (where appropriate)

Knowledge & Experience

• Design, building and crewing experience in all aspects of performing arts
• Knowledge of lighting systems, lighting control apparatus, lighting equipment and its maintenance, refurbishment, and use.
• Working knowledge of audio- and audio-visual equipment and its use as it relates to both live, recorded and playback techniques, its maintenance and refurbishment.
• Working knowledge of set building, painting and design techniques and their application.
• Working knowledge of theatre scenery, safe rigging, and staging equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical safety.

• Working knowledge of current Health & Safety requirements and legislation regarding theatre.
• At least 2 years of experience working as a technician in theatre/stage or in an educational environment.

Key skills

• Able to respond positively and remain calm during times of pressure
• Possess excellent interpersonal skills
• Able to meet all reasonable deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills
• Highly self-motivated individual with a genuine enthusiasm for delivering a high standard of technical support in a Theatre and Performing Arts environment.

Other attributes

• Flexible approach to working, especially during term time

III. BENEFITS

• Negotiable, competitive salary.
• Insurance plans according to the law and a separate Vingroup health insurance package.
• Discounts and incentives when using Vingroup’s products and services.
• Opportunity to work in a professional, dynamic and challenging international education environment.
• Chances to learn and grow by working with the world’s leading educators.
• Free annual health check-ups at Vinmec International Hospital.
• Work time: Monday through Friday; Saturday and Sunday off but occasionally asked to support events on weekends; summer breaks, winter breaks and other holidays according to the policy.