Head of Lighting and Sound When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Head of Lighting and Sound - Sunderland Empire Theatre Reports to: Technical and Buildings Manager Reports: Deputy Chief LX, Senior Technician (s); Casual stage and LX crew Annualised hours contract - 40 hours per week plus 180 premium hours per annum. Join our Technical Department in a key leadership role supporting the Technical Manager while leading, managing, and developing the Lighting and Sound teams. You''ll play a central part in welcoming and coordinating visiting companies, overseeing their technical and staffing requirements, delivering productions and events to the highest standards of safety and compliance, and ensuring our venue''s equipment and infrastructure are maintained to an exceptional level. This full time, permanent position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, collaborative technical team at the heart of our venue''s operations. Key Responsibilities Lead on the safe and efficient fit ups, load outs, and show operations in line with legislation and visiting company requirements. Enforce safe working practices, ensuring trained and competent staff appropriate to the operational requirements. Supporting the Technical Manager ensure that all activities, infrastructure and equipment meet regulations and ATG Policies Procedures and guida