Chichester Festival Theatre
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Job: Deputy Head of Sound
Job: Deputy Head of Sound
Organisation: Chichester Festival Theatre
Postcode: PO19 6AP
- Job Title: Deputy Head of Sound
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Performing arts
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Sun, 22 Nov 2026
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Location:
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Job Description
We are looking for a Deputy Head of Sound to join our brilliant Technical department. As Deputy Head of Sound, you will provide first class support in all aspects of sound for our productions, events and activities.
The Production and Technical department is an integral part of Chichester Festival Theatre (CFT), responsible for realising all shows and events across the site throughout the year. There is a small full time team across the Lighting, Sound, Stage and Costume disciplines, augmented by up to 60 additional staff including Wardrobe, WHAM and Props teams who are recruited seasonally as required by the productions.
The department ensures that productions created at CFT between April and November, as well as the touring productions hosted over the winter months, are created and run efficiently and effectively across our two modern, well equipped theatres, our studio venue and other spaces on site.
CFT produces a varied mixture of drama, musicals and world premieres, and the team gets the opportunity to work with the country’s leading creative artists. Many of CFT’s productions transfer to London or tour nationally and internationally. Throughout the year, CFT also hosts a number of other events and activities with which the department is fully engaged.
Job Requirements
To assist with the efficient day-to-day running and operation of CFT Sound department and provide first class support for the theatre’s productions. To work with the HoD, seasonal and freelance staff and Designers to support and realise all aspects of sound for CFT productions. To support the works of visiting and touring companies.
Job Responsibilities
Deputise for the Head of Department in their absence
Work as directed and supervise the setting up and operating of performances and of general maintenance as required
Ensure that the flow of information both within the department and to others is clear, accurate and timely
Prepare and design sound and sound effects for productions when required
Ensure that sound and communications equipment used is deployed in a clean, orderly and tidy condition and to take appropriate care of all items and to ensure that the Sound Control rooms, operating positions, storage areas and shared technical workshop areas are kept clean and tidy .
Evaluate new equipment for future use.
Ensure the safe storage of any substances used by the department Wear protective clothing and footwear when required.
Supervise and participate in the smooth running of get-ins, fit-ups, rehearsals, performances changeovers and get outs.
Use computers for documentation, show plots and plans.
How to Apply
Please visit our Jobs page for full details on how to apply – https://www.cft.org.uk/jobs/deputy-head-of-sound
- Contact email: [email protected]
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