Job Description
National Theatre
South Bank
London SE1 9PX
Department
Sound & Video
Job Title
Assets & Facilities Manager
Responsible To
Head of Sound & Video
Responsible For
Access Events & Facilities Technician
Tel +44(0)20 7452 3333
Fax +44(0)20 7452 3344
www.nationaltheatre.org.uk
jobs@nationaltheatre.org.uk
The National Theatre
Our Purpose
The National Theatre is dedicated to the constant revitalisation of the great traditions of the British stage and
to expanding the horizons of audiences and artists alike. In its three theatres on the South Bank in London, it
presents an eclectic mix of new plays and classics from the world repertoire with seven or eight productions
in repertory at any one time. The National Theatre aspires to reflect in its repertoire the diversity of the
nation’s culture. With a commitment to openness, wide reaching engagement and access for everyone, the
National shares its resources, energy and creativity with audiences and theatre-makers around the globe;
using its Studio for research and development of new work, offering extensive learning and public
engagement programmes, touring and broadcasting in the UK and internationally, and creating innovative
digital and content.
Our Vision
The National Theatre of Great Britain strives to be a national centre of theatrical arts, central to the creative
life of the country and unmatched in the world for scale, range of repertoire and audience reach. It aspires to
produce to the highest standards by attracting the best artists and staff and by providing an environment
which stimulates them to realise the fullest extent of their talents. Education and public engagement are
founding principles for the NT and are central to our vision of the future.
Our Objectives
The National’s core aim is to present a balanced artistic programme, staging around 20 productions a year
from the whole of world drama. Through our repertoire, the NT seeks to represent the widest range of voices
and is tireless in trying to reach more people. We aim to be an inspirational, internationally recognised
resource for lifelong learning about and through theatre, opening up the theatre, its repertoire, skills,
resources and artistry to people of all ages. The NT operates in a financially and environmentally responsible
manner, whilst being open to ideas and innovation and to all the possibilities that a thriving creative
environment can imagine and achieve. As a national theatre, the NT takes responsibility for fostering the
health of the wider British theatre.
Purpose of Job
This is a hands-on role, based in the NT sound & video department.
The Assets & Facilities Manager is responsible for procurement, compliance, management, storage, test,
repair and maintenance of all fixed and portable sound and video equipment as well as the management of
the sound studios, pre-visualisation studios and broadcast and digital (B&D) suites.
The Assets & Facilities Manager will evaluate the sound and video department assets management
software, making recommendations for its development or replacement as required.
With the Events, Access & Facilities Technician, The Assets & Facilities Manager will develop systems and
procedures for the cost-effective deployment of equipment for NT Access and other non-commercial and
commercial events across the NT, on The Deck and elsewhere.
You will plan and implement a programme of rolling maintenance and capital replacement, taking an active
role in the testing and repair of sound, video, broadcast and digital equipment across the building.
You will work collaboratively with the Head of Sound & Video and the Resources Manager towards
modernising and standardising NT working practices so that the procurement, deployment and maintenance
and use of assets and facilities is constantly tracked and regularly analysed.
This is an opportunity to develop and define a new role within the NT and will suit someone with a creative
mind and outstanding fault finding and problem solving skills
Responsibilities

To manage the provision and service of sound, video and other equipment for National Theatre
productions and events with the NT, on tour and in the West End as required.
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To evaluate and develop strategies for the cost effective purchase and deployment of equipment
and assets across the NT.
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To implement and manage the PAT electrical safety programme for the Sound and Video
Department, supervising and training staff where necessary.
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To evaluate, develop, implement and supervise the use of systems to track, locate, maintain, test
and record sound, video and associated equipment used throughout the organisation.
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To manage the procurement of audio, video and other equipment and consumables.
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To manage, to component level when appropriate, the maintenance of all production-based sound,
video and communication equipment within the Sound and Video Departments’ remit.

To oversee correct maintenance procedures and to advise and supervise sound & video department
staff in correct maintenance and repair procedures.
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To work within the National Theatre or on NT productions and events elsewhere as required.
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To ensure that adequate spares are stocked sufficient to maintain or replace equipment for which
responsibility is held.
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To ensure that equipment manuals and equipment technical drawings are available and up to date.
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To have an understanding of all software systems used in the sound and video department and to
have a detailed understanding of performance-critical systems and software.
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To run and maintain the NT Recording Studios, NT Visualisation Suites and B&D editing suites.
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To assist in running and maintaining the sound department IT networks.
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To assist with the provision and maintenance of technical facilities for those with hearing and sight
impairment, by liaising with and maintaining outstanding relations with the Access department.

To assist with the provision of audio and video requirements for all commercial and non-commercial
events within the National Theatre.
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To support operational staff in the design and manufacture of sound and video related props and
effects.
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To support and assist other technical departments and the Technical Management as required.

To deliver, with the other members of the resources team and the sound and video operations
managers, the standby or duty role.
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To liaise and maintain outstanding relations with all other departments across the organisation.

To liaise, develop and maintain good relations with suppliers and contractors.

To undertake training deemed necessary by your manager and apply it in the workplace.
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To maintain an outstanding relationship with the NT Studio and provide advice and assistance to the
technical department when necessary.

To comply with the National Theatre’s Equal Opportunities, Harassment, Health & Safety and
Evacuation policies at all times.

To support the National Theatre’s communications objectives by sharing information with your
manager, team and colleagues as appropriate, whilst respecting confidentiality, so that you and your
colleagues have all the information you need to perform your duties effectively.
Person Specification

The post-holder must have the following:

A proactive, flexible, collaborative and conscientious approach to work with an open mind to new or
different ways of working.

Substantial experience as a workshop manager or similar within a sound or AV hire or similar
environment preferably serving the theatre industry.

A comprehensive understanding and experience of the use and operation of audio and video
equipment.

Outstanding organisational skills with the ability to prioritise to meet conflicting demands within a
complex environment.

Outstanding IT skills with substantial experience of the use and development of asset tracking or
similar system software.

A degree or appropriate qualification and significant demonstrable experience in the field of audio
engineering or related sciences.

Ability to work effectively alone or collaboratively as part of the sound and video team and other
departments as required.

Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with colleagues and staff at all levels.

Supervisory and team leadership skills and experience.

Budgetary and cost-management skills.

The ability to listen and counsel.
Outline of Terms and Conditions
TITLE OF POST:
ASSETS AND FACILITIES MANAGER
HOURS:
40 hours per week, 09:00 – 18:00. Additional evening hours and occasional
weekends as required.
SALARY:
CIRCA £36,000-£41,000 negotiable per annum.
ANNUAL LEAVE:
28 days in the first year (including Bank Holidays), increasing with length of
service thereafter.
PROBATIONARY PERIOD:
6 months.
NOTICE PERIOD:
1 month during probationary period, 3 months thereafter.
PENSION:
The National Theatre operates a Stakeholder Pension scheme with Legal &
General. If you wish to become a member, you may opt to contribute either
4.5%, 6% or 7.5% of basic pay and the National will make a matching
contribution. The National also operates an alternative pension scheme with
NEST. Full details of these schemes are available from the HR department.
OTHER BENEFITS:
 complimentary tickets for performances, subject to availability and staff
ticket policy.
 staff canteen, cycle-scheme, interest-free season ticket loan, childcare
voucher scheme.
 discount on meals in the National’s two restaurants, the Mezzanine and
the Terrace Café, subject to discount policy.
 discount on the majority of books and play texts available from the
National’s bookshop, subject to discount policy.
Application Procedure
Applications must be submitted on the National’s online application form, by 9am Friday 19th July 2013.
Please go here to apply: http://recruitment.nationaltheatre.org.uk/onlinerecruitment/
Please note, at present we are only able to support applications made using Internet Explorer. We
apologise for any inconvenience this causes.
If you have any difficulty applying please contact us using one of the options below.
E-mail:
jobs@nationaltheatre.org.uk (quoting Assets and Facilities Manager in the subject line)
Phone:
020 7452 3277
The National Theatre is committed to being an Equal Opportunities Employer
HR Department
June 13