Date Created: March 2014 Date Modified: February 2017

Job Description Stage Manager SALARY:

Competitive

HOURS Annualised hours – 2080 hours per annum

WORKING PATTERN Flexible

LOCATION

The ACC Liverpool Group Kings Dock, Liverpool, L3 4FP

PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE JOB:

The Stage Manager will be responsible to and, for the day to day running of the production elements of The ACC Liverpool Group. The Stage Manager will provide technical support and crewing during get in’s and get out’s and to operate technical equipment during events as required alongside the Technicians. The Stage Manager will be responsible for the safe use and storage of The ACC Liverpool Group’s rigging equipment, in consultation with the store technician and the Production Manager – Entertainment and Sport. The Stage Manager will spend approximately 30% of their time in a planning role, assisting production managers with their rigging planning, and assisting the Production Manager – Entertainment and Sport with planning for events, and coordinating the venue LOLER testing schedule. It is expected that the Stage Manager will have at least two further areas of expertise and will be trained if necessary on other areas of operation. The areas of operation are defined as: AV (projection, video and data), Sound, Lighting and Rigging. All technicians will be expected to make a significant contribution to The ACC Liverpool Group in all technical areas. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated to ‘get the job done’ and have experience working as a Stage Manager in a multi-purpose venue or theatre environment

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE TO:

Production Manager – Entertainment and Sport

DIRECTLY RESPONSIBLE FOR: N/A

Date Created: March 2014 Date Modified: February 2017

Production:

• Management of the Production activities of incoming professional and non professional organisations using The ACC Liverpool Group facilities including conference clients, promoters and contractors hiring the facilities for artistic and conference purposes.

• Ensure the proper use, care and first line maintenance of The ACC Liverpool Group rigging

equipment, including the counterweight and motorised flybar system, and including negotiation of services with external suppliers if and when needed.

• Ensure that housekeeping is of an excellent standard and that The ACC Liverpool Group

equipment is not misused or misplaced. To keep all production areas & store rooms in a safe, clean and tidy condition & to positively drive the housekeeping standards of The ACC Liverpool Group.

• To take a proactive role in maintaining compliance within the legal framework of Current

Health and Safety regulations as they apply to production work practices and the maintenance and upkeep of departmental records.

• In maintenance periods the Stage Manager is expected to lead on the maintenance of all

rigging equipment and draping and assist the store technician in the audit of this equipment.

• To assist the Production Manager – Entertainment and Sport with the coordinated planning of the venue LOLER inspection, liaising with the service provider onsite and obtaining and storing inspection records.

Management:

• Production Management of specific events if and when needed as specified by the Senior Production & Technical Manager or the Production Manager – Entertainment and Sport.

Staffing & Service Partners:

• To provide supervision, guidance and support for all casual staff & freelance staff in safe working practices and the running of events.

• To provide supervision, guidance and support for all Service Partners in safe working

practices and the running of events. Training:

• To participate in all aspects of training and development as directed and to use all relevant learning opportunities to improve personal skills so as to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of technical service delivery.

General:

• When appropriate to work unsociable hours including overnight, weekend, customary and statutory holidays, possibly at short notice.

• To be aware of, and to undertake to comply with The ACC Liverpool Group Equal

Opportunities policy.

• To undertake any other duty as determined by the Senior Production & Technical Manager

• To be of smart appearance and customer facing at all times

Date Created: March 2014 Date Modified: February 2017

• This job description is not intended to be either prescriptive or exhaustive. It is issued as a framework to outline the main areas of responsibility at the time of writing