Props Maker
WNO shares the power of live opera and classical music with audiences and communities across Wales and England. We are a creative and inspiring place to work and recognise that our colleagues play a vital role in advancing our strategic priorities to deliver on our ambitions.
We are seeking a Props Maker to assist in the manufacture and acquisition of properties for all WNO productions and events to the best of your abilities and maintaining the highest possible standard. You will work with, and alongside, WNO subsidiary Cardiff Theatrical Services (CTS) on commercial projects as required. To help manage and supervise WNO’s props staff including trainee positions.
What will be required of you?
Collaborating closely with the Head of Props and fellow Prop Technicians, this role involves crafting props for various WNO productions. A proactive interest in prop fabrication, along with adeptness in researching cost-effective methods and techniques, is crucial for achieving top-notch props. This position entails overseeing the creation of show props to ensure they align with safety standards. Attending rehearsals and meetings as needed, the role involves working with designers to bring property designs to life within budget and schedule. Effective coordination among departments, meticulous record-keeping of prop details, and staying updated on modern prop-making methods are key responsibilities. Maintaining a safe and organized workspace while adhering to health and safety guidelines is also paramount.
What you will need to have?
Your will have excellent skills in communication, self-motivation, and a creative mindset for managing conflicting priorities. Adapting positively to demanding environments within time and budget limits is essential. Experience in large-scale prop workshops, proficient metalworking, welding, and knowledge of machinery maintenance are key. Additionally, skills in woodworking, sculpting, and mold-making, along with understanding historical period styles, are crucial. Proficiency in prop procurement, texturing, painting, and set dressing is expected. IT skills including Word, Excel, and awareness of CAD and graphic software are required, all while adhering to safety guidelines and introducing new techniques.
What we can offer you?
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Competitive Salary
Annual Leave
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Up to £30,522.12 per annum
Colleagues are entitled to 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time hours) each full holiday leave year which runs from 1st September to 31 August. Bank and public holidays are in addition to this. After 5 years, your holiday will increase to 28 days. |
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Pension |
All employees are automatically enrolled into WNO’s Stakeholder Pension Scheme (the “Plan”) or such other registered pension scheme as may be set up by the Company as a Qualifying Workplace Pension Scheme three months after joining the Company, subject to satisfying certain eligibility criteria. |
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Gym Membership |
All employees are eligible to obtain the Active Corporate Card operated by Cardiff City Council which is available at a 25% reduced rate and covers various leisure facilities throughout Cardiff. |
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Discounts |
Wales Millennium Centre offers discounts to residents at selected outlets within the building and selected restaurants around Cardiff Bay on the presentation of ID cards. Discounted rate with Future Inns in Cardiff. |
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Staff Parking Discount with Q Park |
We have a corporate rate with Q Park, Pierhead Street (opposite WMC). |
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Employee Assistant Programme |
We provide a free confidential; counselling and advice service that is available family to all our employees, freelancers and contractors. |
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Welsh lessons |
We support staff who want to learn or improve their Welsh language skills, and we offer optional basic Welsh and improver lessons free of charge. |
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Medical Cashplan & My Salary Extras
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All colleagues are automatically signed up to a medical cash plan called BHSF, at Silver level paid for by WNO, where you can claim money back for routine and emergency healthcare on a range of healthcare including physiotherapy, dentistry, optical, osteopathy and more. You can also access a GP and prescription service and mental health/counselling services. ‘My Salary Extras’ offer benefits and discounts on everyday spending, including, leisure days out, household purchases, motoring and travel. |
If you are looking for the next challenge, then apply today. We welcome applications in Welsh. If you wish to apply in Welsh, it will be treated no less favourably than if you apply in English.
