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- Ref:
- HCAL/25/0557
- Full Time Equivalent Salary (based on a 37 hour working week):
- £30115 - £30115
- Hours:
- 37
- Location:
- Hull City Hall and New Theatre HU1 3HF
- Contract Type:
- Permanent
- Organisation:
- Hull Culture & Leisure
- Closing date:
- 21 October 2025
- Short listing Date:
- 22 October 2025
- Interview Date:
- 29 October 2025
- For an informal discussion please contact:
- Tony Evans
- Contact Telephone:
- 01482612858
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Deputy Chief LX (1 POST)
Full time equivalent Salary (based on a 37-hour working week): BECTU Grade 2 (+ 10% as per local agreement)
Location: Hull City Hall and Hull New Theatre
Contract Type: Permanent
Organisation: Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd
Division: Theatre and Halls
Closing Date: Friday 24 October 2025
Short listing Date: Week commencing 27 October 2025
Interview Date: Friday 7 November 2025
For an informal discussion please contact: Tony Evans, Venues and Technical Manager
Contact telephone: 01482 612858
Hull Culture & Leisure is looking for a talented individual to join the Technical Team as Deputy Chief LX. The successful candidate will report to the current Chief LX within the Theatre & Halls service. The post holder will be required to work as part of a team and assist in the efficient and effective provision of technical support for all relevant aspects of the technical, production, room space and event activities within Theatre and Halls Service comprised of two of Hull’s prestigious venues – Hull City Hall and Hull New Theatre.
The post is key to assisting in the following duties across the technical department, get-ins, fit-ups, rigging, flying, room set up, get-outs and operating the lighting board, mixer desk and follow spots during rehearsals and performances as required. The postholder will be expected to work collaboratively together with visiting production companies to ensure safe preparation, operation and maintenance of technical equipment and facilities across the venues.
The postholder will deputise for the Chief LX when required and will liaise with production companies in regarding advance show preparation information, along with keeping records of contra costs for settlement purposes.
Compliance with relevant Health and Safety Legislation and Licensing regulations is essential. You will be also required to provide excellent customer care and support to all visiting companies and clients.
Applicants will be self-motivated, hold a relevant technical qualification or be able to demonstrate practical experience in entertainment and theatres technical provision in at least two of the following: lighting, sound, audio-visual, stage and venue fit-up, rigging and counterweight flying systems. Practical skills are a must, including working at heights and manual handling. The ability to work calmly under pressure, meet tight deadlines and work regular evenings and weekends is essential.
For further details and an informal discussion, please contact Tony Evans, Technical and Production Manager on (01482) 612858
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Hull Culture & Leisure is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees and volunteers to share this commitment.
Hull Culture and Leisure Ltd reserve the right to close any recruitment campaign before the advertised closing date.
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