FUEL – JOB APPLICATION PACK

1. FUEL – JOB APPLICATION PACK Senior Production/Technical Manager The Senior Production/Technical Manager (SP/TM) is a new post which will contribute significantly to the company’s operational effectiveness and wellbeing. The SP/TM is expected to promote and maintain an organisational culture which values the highest standards of performance, in delivering the artistic vision and in management practice, and to remain true to the company’s core values of curiosity, trust, collaboration, learning, representation and creativity. The role reports to the Executive Director and will involve working closely with the entire Fuel team. This is a fixed term full time contract for 12 months with a two month probationary period. We will consider 4 days per week (pro rata) and/or flexible working. Closing date: Monday 9 September Interview date: Friday 13 September

2. FUEL – JOB APPLICATION PACK About Fuel Fuel leads the field in independent producing in the UK’s live performance sector. We work with brilliant artists to enable them to share their vision with audiences. • Our strengths include: • the reach of our programme, which is presented all over the UK and internationally • our distinctive and celebrated approach to artist development • our experience across a broad range of art forms • our building-free model and approach to collaborative partnerships • our commitment to and experience of growing new audiences for our work and for contemporary performance more widely. We produce an adventurous, playful and significant programme of work- live, digital, and across art forms – for a large and representative audience across the UK and beyond. Through this we transform our national and global outlook and impact, engaging with the big questions of our times, creating experiences that change us and in turn empower us to change the world around us. Our work is underpinned by the following core values: Curiosity, Representation, Trust, Creativity, Collaboration and Learning

3. FUEL – JOB APPLICATION PACK Responsible to:Executive Director Job Description Responsible for: Freelancers Key roles and responsibilities: • Communication and representation • Ensure effective communication systems are maintained internally and externally by the Production team • Build, develop and sustain positive working relationships with organisations and individuals who help to facilitate the realisation of the company’s mission and vision • Represent the company and act as a positive advocate for its work, as a senior member of the team. • Artistic programme • Work with the Director, Head of Programme and Production Manager on scheduling, planning (including staffing) and budgeting the Fuel programme in advance • Provide guidance for members of the producing team as appropriate around delivery of the programme, as well as interns and placements • Ensure all Fuel productions are sufficiently resourced (money, people and time) from a production point of view • Attend project / artist meetings in order to feed into production plans at an early stage

4. FUEL – JOB APPLICATION PACK Job Description • Production/technical management • Manage the Production Manager and where relevant interns (including recruitment, appraisals and training) • In collaboration with the Production Manager, build and grow a team of freelance production personnel, manage them when contracted on projects and maintain contact between projects on an ongoing basis • Carry out preparatory work for projects prior to green-light and freelance contracts beginning, and provide ongoing support for freelance production managers engaged by the company • Production manage projects where appropriate, with the approval of the Executive Director • Liaise with existing suppliers/contractors and identify opportunities for new relationships, in collaboration with the Production Manager • Ensure technical riders and plans for all Fuel projects are created and maintained up to date, and that other Fuel staff, venues and festivals receive up to date technical information upon request • Liaise regularly with Fuel’s Director and other staff, ensuring up to date information is available and clear communication is maintained • Manage Fuel’s store • Manage Fuel’s office premises in collaboration with Fuel’s Executive Director

5. FUEL – JOB APPLICATION PACK Job Description • Respond to general production enquiries across new and existing Fuel projects • Ensure Fuel complies with relevant legislation, regulatory requirements and good practice • In conjunction with Fuel’s Executive Director, take responsibility for office health and safety and any office moves or improvements • Review production contracts as required by the Director, Head of Programme or producing team, with a view to commenting on technical provision and any other relevant issues • Use SketchUp and AutoCAD to draw up plans for production and touring as required. The company is a continually developing organisation and this position, in addition to the responsibilities listed above, will contribute to many aspects of the company’s activities as, and when, appropriate.

6. FUEL – JOB APPLICATION PACK Job Description Hours: 40 hours per week: Some evening and weekend work may be required. Fuel operates a Time Off In Lieu system. Contract: This is a fixed term full time contract for 12 months with a two month probationary period. We will consider 4 days per week (pro rata) and/or flexible working. Bases: Somerset House, Strand London WC2R1LA andWhilems Works, Ilford IG63HJ Holiday: 25 days per year plus bank holidays. Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 per annum. Fuel offers a designated stakeholder pension scheme and operates a childcare voucher scheme.

7. FUEL – JOB APPLICATION PACK Person Specification • Essential: • At least eight years of experience in production management. This experience should cover fringe, small scale touring, repertory theatre and mid scale touring. • A minimum of five years relevant planning experience of producing a slate of medium to large scale projects, whether in a venue or independent live performance company. • Some training and applied experience of sound, lighting, projection, carpentry, wardrobe and stage management. • Strong collaborative and leadership skills • Excellent financial literacy • Experience of creating and maintaining systems and ensuring that ‘the house is in order’ • A confident van driver • The ability to handle and manage production assets • Strong communication skills – by phone, in writing and in person • The ability to work as part of a team and adapt quickly to a busy working environment • Willingness to acquire new skills and try something new • Experience of working with co-producer and commissioning partners • Experience of developing innovative and strategic audience development

8. FUEL – JOB APPLICATION PACK Person Specification • Desirable: • Familiarity with Fuel’s projects and the artists we work with • Understanding of the wider arts sector in the UK and internationally • Experience of experimental devised theatre and some experience of outdoor performance • Happy to break with convention and healthily sceptical • Digital literacy and experience of digital projects. • Committed to sharing ideas and collaborating with others • Experience of working with/in the commercial sector. • Working knowledge of QuickBooks or other accounting systems. • Experience of developing fundraising plans • Familiarity with Arts Council England’s funding streams, structure and operation • Experience of participatory projects • Experience of international touring • Experience of working in the commercial sector • Experience of working as a charity • Working knowledge of Spektrix or other CRM systems

9. FUEL – JOB APPLICATION PACK How to apply • The application form includes specific details for completion, and must be completed and submitted in one attachment by e-mail, to arrive by 10:00am Monday 9 September, 2019 to: admin@fueltheatre.com. • Interviews will take place 10am-2pm on Friday 13 September, 2019. Please ensure you are free to attend the interview date. • Please note that we cannot accept CVs.