The Stage and Transport Manager is responsible for managing the daily logistics of the Platform Team in the operation of the CBSO’s rehearsals and performances in the UK and beyond. This includes line management responsibility of the Assistant Platform Manager as well as a team of casuals.

The Stage and Transport Manager will ensure that the immediate logistical requirements for the players are in place at all rehearsals and performances and that the legal, Health & Safety and financial requirements of the department are met.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan, lead and be responsible for the day-to-day logistic requirements of the CBSO, associated ensembles and learning and engagement activities in relation to all hall settings for performances and concerts wherever they are scheduled to take place.
• To lead in hall setting, platform arrangements for rehearsals and performances, including load-in and load out, setting out risers, chairs, acoustic and electronic instruments, music stands and trays, technical equipment, Health & Safety equipment such as instrument stands and sound screens, stand lights, and sheet music where required. Ensure appropriate risk assessments and controls are completed in advance and appropriate staffing and resources are deployed to ensure safe operation for the above.
• To lead on planning and managing the transportation, care, storage of all instruments and, where necessary, maintenance of the CBSO’s instrument cases and associated equipment.
• To work effectively with musicians and technical production colleagues to ensure that all instruments are available for each session, in particular liaising with the Percussion / Timpani sections regarding instruments and layout required.
• Liaise with all venues and plan necessary site visits as required to ensure appropriate access and stage requirements are fulfilled.
• To be responsible for Health & Safety in the Platform Team and to regularly attend Health & Safety committee meetings to ensure best practice and to raise awareness of potential issues. This will include the loading and unloading of all instruments complying with all Health & Safety legislation.
• Reporting to the Director of Orchestra Operations, you will also work with Orchestra Management, Artistic Planning & Touring, Technical teams (Internal and external) and Learning & Engagement Teams to ensure that stage plans are produced for all rehearsals and concerts in a timely manner. Also to work alongside the Hearing Protection Team (HPT) attending scheduled meetings to ensure that rotations and other HPT initiatives are considered and followed.
• Deployment, maintenance and data collation for Casella Noise monitoring system
• To act as a secondary driver and travel with the orchestra or its associated ensembles, both within the UK and overseas, ensuring that instruments and equipment are transported safely and that the CBSO’s rehearsal and concert requirements are met.
• Ensure compliance with all UK and EU driver guidelines for commercial drivers.
• To be responsible for the management and driving of the CBSO’s vehicles, ensuring correct recording and documentation is complete and that the vehicles are always roadworthy and in a good condition as well as preparing logistical information for touring requirements. These will include but are not limited to: ATA carnet, Import and Export Documentation, Musical Instrument Certification (CITES) and other transportation requirements such as travel permits and driving dispensations.
• To manage the CBSO’s vehicle tachograph, with input from the Assistant Platform Manager, to ensure that all legal and safety requirements for the said vehicle or hire/replacement vehicle(s) are met.
• To liaise with and provide support to the Orchestra Manager, Artistic Planning Team or relevant Duty Manager during rehearsals, venue preparations and concert activities.
• To fulfil all the above duties, when required, for all CBSO ensembles and for the CBSO Youth Orchestra as detailed in the work and advanced schedules.
• To act as Duty Manager for all CBSO ensemble activities within the CBSO Centre, as and when required. Duty Managers are required to be Fire Marshalls and First Aiders. Appropriate training will be offered if required.
• To assist in the booking, management and financial documentation of permanent and/or casual staff attached to the orchestra or ensemble platform team - liaising with CBSO Centre Team to maximise efficient use of casual staff.
• To ensure that all relevant documentation such as casual time sheets and purchase orders are all raised and submitted to finance in a timely manner for each month’s processing using the current appropriate systems.
• To manage the Platform team’s budget alongside the Director of Orchestra Operations.
• To be proactive in promoting best practice regarding Health & Safety and working practices as well as ensuring the appropriate departments’ risk assessments are produced and reviewed regularly.
• Enact environmental initiatives undertaken within the Platform Team and adhere to best environmental practice, including efficient travel, transport, power saving and safe disposal of equipment.
• To contribute generally to the efficient management of the CBSO, ensuring that personal qualifications and standards are maintained whilst ensuring that the Platform Team have the appropriate technical and technological skills in an evolving workplace.
• To undertake additional duties within the appropriate skill set as and when the need of the business requires at the direction of Director of Orchestra Operations or Chief Executive.