Stage Manager

Welcome to the Careers Hub. This section of the Power of Events platform has been designed to showcase the depth and range of career opportunities available across the seven sectors that make up the UK events industry.For people looking to change roles, those looking to start their careers and those interested in events currently working in other industries, the hub is packed with information and links to advice, insight, and support.This includes the five main routes into the industry and a glossary that reveals the breadth of job roles across all the different sectors. It alsoincludes links to some of the key support organisations that have helped curate the content and can provide more support and information.All of this has been made possible by the generosity of all of our supporters, in particular to our lead and recruitment partners.The constant feedback that wereceive from across the UK events industry will support the ongoing development and improvement of the Careers Hub.Job Roles Skill
Event Safety Officer (H&S) The Event Safety Officer deals with safety and rescue operations under the guidance of the Event Director. In practice, they both work together very closely although the Event Director is ultimately responsible for the safety of the event. They are responsible for the production of the event risk assessment and for the management and control of the events safety resources. The Event Safety Officer must be familiar with the venue. Cooperation with local authorities is highly recommended.Responsible for supporting the show director by providing logistical, administrative and technical support. Site Coordinator / Director / Manager / Assistant Responsible for/supporting all aspects of site operations, ensuring the delivery of appropriate materials and equipment as contractually specified, whilst enforcing and following safe working practices as per company and regulatory policies, including all relevant risk assessments and method statements. They should also induct site personnel.Responsible for all aspects of site operations, ensuring the delivery of appropriate materials and equipment as contractually specified, whilst enforcing and following safe working practices as per company and regulatory policies, including all relevant risk assessments and method statements. They should also induct site personnel.Every stage on a festival site needs a manager, not unlike the same role found in theatre or live performance. They take total responsibility for everything that goes on and off the stage. They devise the schedules for all activity on the stage, from the set up of PA and equipment right through to the end of the performance.A freelancer is an independent contractor who operates as a sole trader or limited company.Freelancers have to register with HMRC, invoice clients for their time and have their own insurances such as Professional Indemnity and/or Public Liability.Although they don’t have rights to contractual sick pay or leave, they still have legal rights at work including, Health & Safety, discrimination and legal protection subject to contract.Full-timeFull-time positions are typically advertised as 35-40 hours per week on a permanent or fixed-term basis. Dependent on the specific role, a full-time employee is often required to work additional hours to ensure deadlines are met and delivery is smooth.A full time position (post probation) would usually include an employer pension contribution, sick pay, annual/maternity/paternity leave and may be accompanied by a performance related bonus, as well as additional benefits. There may also be the offer of hybrid or fully remote working arrangements.Part-timeA part-time employee is defined by completing the same type of work as a full-time colleague but over less hours/days. The tasks associated with the role, as well as the employees rights, are the same as a full-time colleague. It will also follow the same salary scale but will be paid at a pro rata rate.A zero-hours contract means availability to work for an employer, but these specific hours of work are not stated in the employment contract. This type of contract doesn’t guarantee the employee a set number of hours of work per week; however, it can require them to be available for a certain number of hours, or when required, or both.
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