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2. theatre

TRAINEE ASSISTANT STAGE MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION
Based at:
Citizens Theatre
119 Gorbals Street
Glasgow, G5 9DS
Reporting to:
Citizens Theatre Company Stage Manager
Accountable to:
Citizens Theatre Company Stage Manager, Head of Production & Artistic Director
Job overview:
The Trainee Assistant Stage Manager will assist the Company Stage Manager in general stage management
duties as well as line managing stage crew across the various auditoria of the Citizens’ Theatre and staff
employed on projects outside the building.
Responsibilities:
Management & Main Duties
 To be part of the stage management team responsible for the stage management requirements of the
Citizens’ Theatre productions both in Glasgow and outside the building.
 To be present at all production meetings, Health and Safety meetings and any other meetings or training
sessions as may be required.
 To assist the Company Stage Manager in support of the company’s vision.
 To, on occasion, lead on stage management for smaller projects across the company, as required by the
Company Stage Manager or Head of Production.
 To help create an environment where members of staff are enabled to work safely and to their full
potential.
 To assist in the competent organisation and maintenance of the theatre stock of props and furniture.
 To assist in the organisation of props and furniture and ensure the safe upkeep of them whilst they are in
the theatre. To also ensure the immediate return, in good condition, of these items at the end of the
production.
 To carry out basic makes and alterations for props and furniture.
 To assist with the preparation and maintenance of rehearsal rooms and to make sure they are clean and
safe for rehearsals.
 To be present at all technical and dress rehearsals, previews and first night performances and during the
run of productions as required by the Company Stage Manager.
 To assist with the smooth and efficient running of all dress rehearsals, previews and performances.
 To be involved in education and activity workshops as required.
 To respond to any concerns of the acting company in conjunction with the Company Stage Manager, Head
of Production and Production Administrator.
 In the capacity as show ASM to ensure the smooth running of the show in conjunction with all other
departments during technical, dress and public performances.
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To assist with the running of rehearsal and performance activity with particular responsibility for props.
Read and interpret plans and sections with good knowledge of mark out procedures.
Keep accurate records of prop settings, performance running details and any other relevant information.
Health and Safety
 To assist in the development of risk assessments across the range of projects carried out by Citizens’
Theatre Ltd.
 To assist in the cast and crew health and safety inductions for productions as required by the Company
Stage Manager.
Financial
 To assist with the initial costing of the stage management requirements for productions.
 To be responsible to the Company Stage Manager for the finances for operations within your department
in relation to the agreed budgets for productions and general maintenance.
 To make petty cash purchases as required and to account for expenditure.
Communications/Profile
 To assist the Company Stage Manager on communications within the department.
 To promote positively at all times the work of the Citizens’ Theatre Ltd. both internally and to key
stakeholders, audiences and the wider theatre industry.
 To represent the Citizens’ Theatre Ltd. at internal and external meetings when appropriate.
 To develop a network of contacts across Scottish Theatre.
General
 To stay abreast of significant developments in related fields and to ensure this knowledge is disseminated
as appropriate
 To undertake any reasonable additional tasks as may from time to time be required by the Company Stage
Manager, Head of Production or Artistic Director.
Person Specification
Essential:
An interest in working backstage
Self-motivated with the ability to work well as part of a team
Flexible and pragmatic
Proactive and energetic, able to work with commitment and dedication to find solutions
Excellent organisation and communication skills, written and verbal
Ability to prioritise workload and time manage to multiple deadlines
Excellent administrative skills
Ability to self-organise and take initiative
Personable and confident communicator
Ability to remain calm in periods of hectic activity
Resilient and adaptable
Determined to succeed and maintain the highest standards
Diplomatic
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Desirable:
Awareness and experience of current Health & Safety legislation and practice
Experience of working successfully at all levels with an artistic team
Current First Aid qualification
Full UK driving licence
Knowledge of Glasgow
Score reading skills
IT literate – knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
Prop making skills
Experience of budget and cash flow management
Knowledge of Citizens Theatre and the Gorbals
A positive approach to sustainability
Terms and Conditions
Title of Post
Employer
Salary
Length of contract
Hours
Notice Period
Trainee Assistant Stage Manager
Citizens Theatre
£15,500 p.a. bursary
52 weeks
Full time average hours contract - 37 hours per week for 52 weeks. Evening
and weekend work is required. You may be required to work on bank and
public holidays
4 weeks
Application Procedure
The Weston Jerwood Creative Bursaries programme is conducting an evaluation. This involves applicants
completing a brief and anonymous survey questionnaire, which will not be used in assessing your
application. Survey results will be held by Jerwood Charitable Foundation and will not be shared with the
organisation you have applied to.
As part of your application for this programme, you must complete this survey, which can be found at the
following link:
www.surveymonkey.com/s/26Y3DJK
You will be given a code on completion of the survey – please enter this code on your application form.
In order to apply for this position please send the following items:
 A covering letter
 A completed application form containing your survey code
 Evidence of eligible financial criteria
 Evidence of academic criteria
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Eligibility Criteria
Successful recipients must:
 Have received a full maintenance grant during the full period of their course and be able to verify it
with the necessary paperwork
 Have graduated since summer 2013, from a first degree (ie a BA or an NVQ 6, or MA if from a Scottish
University) in the UK
 Have achieved a 2:2 degree or above
 Be a full-time resident in the UK
For more information please consult the FAQ on the Weston Jerwood website.
Conditions of Placement
The successful applicant must agree to:
 Take part in an evaluation of the programme
 Attend networking opportunities offered by Weston Jerwood Creative Bursaries over the duration of
their placement
 Attend professional development opportunities offered through The Andrew Lloyd Webber
Foundation Training Programme, over the duration of their placement
Please download and complete the application form.
Closing Date:
Interviews:
Anticipated start date:
E-mail:
Post:
12pm on Monday 27th April 2015
Tuesday 5th May 2015
Tuesday 12th May 2015
[email protected]
Natalia Cortes
Company Stage Manager
Citizens Theatre
119 Gorbals Street
Glasgow, G5 9DS
In order to apply for this position please send the following items:
 A covering letter
 Application form
 Evidence of eligible financial criteria. Please provide a copy of your Student Finance Breakdown Letter or
Payment Schedule Letter from the Student Loans Company or Student Awards Agency for Scotland, for
each year of study)
 Evidence of academic criteria
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