Design Realisation Assistant

Posted 3 days 3 hours ago by GUILDHALL SCHOOL OF MUSIC AND DRAMA

Permanent
Full Time
Design Jobs
London, City, United Kingdom, EC2Y 8DT
Job Description

The Guildhall School of Music & Drama is a vibrant, international community of young musicians, actors and theatre technicians in the heart of the City of London. We produce outstanding graduates whose talents light up stages and concert platforms throughout the world. As well as providing professional training at junior, undergraduate and postgraduate level, the School has a substantial programme of regular performances, encompassing concerts, recitals, plays, operas and musicals open to the general public.

The successful candidate will work closely with the lecturers in Scenic Art, Construction and Props, providing high quality technical support and maintenance for Guildhall productions and teaching, ensuring the highest levels of service to staff, students and other venue users, and using safe working procedures at all times. You will assist in the preparation of workshop spaces and materials and supervise their use for teaching exercises and production activity as well as assisting in the construction and painting of props and scenery.

Working with and inspiring the students, acting as a role model for professional behaviour, you will supervise student activity and provide practical assistance including demonstrating techniques. You will also be responsible for maintaining a stock of consumables and supplies, ensuring that the workshops are tidy and that equipment is maintained in good working order. A good knowledge of all three Design Realisation disciplines is desirable, with professional experience of at least one area (i.e props, scenic art or construction), essential.

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Closing date for applications is 28th November at 12.00 noon.

Interviews will take place in week commencing 9th December 2024.

Please note that late applications will not be accepted.

The Guildhall School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employees, workers, and volunteers to share this commitment. The Guildhall School and City of London Corporation are committed to Equal Opportunities and welcome applications from all sections of the community.