Performance Technician
Full Time Grade 5 - Starting from £29,588 rising to £ 33,002 per annumJob Overview
This is an exciting new vacancy for a Performance Technician to work alongside staff and students in the classroom workshops and on performance, assessments and productions.
The role will cover general technical duties across campus’ including evening and weekends
About the Role
Within the role you will provide performance based technical support for student work, productions, visiting companies and BSU Conferencing. When there are no productions, you will be required to carry out general maintenance of equipment and spaces during the regular working day. You will also be responsible for the day-to-day operational requirements of our production spaces. As the role is performance based, working hours will vary frequently. However, where possible candidates will be provided with the schedule a month in advance.
This role will support the wider team of Technicians, Technical Demonstrators, Academic and Professional Services staff, as well as work directly with students to support and enhance the teaching, learning and student experience.
About You
- Lighting theory, rigging, and programming.
- Sound system set up and operation.
- Projection and projection mapping.
- Use of networking and infrastructure in a theatrical environment.
- QLab show control software.
- Professional experience in subject area
- Good knowledge of H&S, First aid and/or fire warden training
- Good admin and time management.
- Driving licence.
- Good people skills
For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.