Are you an experienced engineer? Can you organise and motivate others? Are you responsive to change?Interested in learning more about this job? Scroll down and find out what skills, experience and educational qualifications are needed. At the RSC we’re recruiting a Head of Scenic Engineering to join our Scenic Workshop in Stratford-upon-Avon. Our extensive and well-equipped workshop incorporates the Scenic Engineering, Carpentry, Art and Prop making teams. These teams work collaboratively to bring our productions to life on stage, not only in Stratford but also whilst on tour. As Head of Scenic Engineering, you will report to the Head of Scenic Resources. In this role, you will positively and effectively manage a team of six Scenic Engineers and will work closely with creative teams and project staff to plan, schedule and coordinate workloads. You will also: Assess and advise on the viability of designs and help produce costings. Supervise the production of scenery within the workshop. Train, instruct and support staff to enable continuous development. Ensure current policy, procedures, and legislation is adhered to. The right candidate for this role will have extensive knowledge of construction techniques and materials. You will have proven management skills and be a confident communicator and leader. You will also be highly organised and respond proactively to changing priorities and artistic needs. This is fantastic opportunity, whether you work in scenic production or have a background in manufacturing, to apply your skills in a theatre workshop environment. This is a full time permanent role based at our Workshop in Stratford-upon-Avon and the usual working hours are up to 48 hours per week. However, please note that as part of the RSC's commitment to recovery from the ongoing effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, the working hours and salary for this role, alongside many others, have been temporarily reduced to 80% of the full time rate. This means that the hours on joining will be 38 hours per week, to be worked between Monday and Friday. This will be reviewed in December 2021, with the intention of returning to the full time hours and salary if the circumstances at the time allow. Closing date: Sunday 16 May 2021 All applications should be made online using the RSC website via the button below. The RSC strives for excellence, and values integrity, inclusion, ambition and innovation. We act with respect, show leadership and build resilient ways of working in all our activities. We aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to diversity equality and inclusion and want to represent and amplify the voices of people currently underrepresented in our workforce. We welcome applications from including, but not limited to, female technicians and ethnically diverse and/or disabled candidates. The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.