Casual Supervisor Technician. Casual hours. Sue Townsend Theatre. Two positions available.
We are looking to recruit a knowledgeable and creative Casual Supervisor Technician to support the external hirers of Sue Townsend Theatre and our internal college events, the candidate will be required to work evenings and weekends.
Sue Townsend Theatre is part of Leicester College’s Performing Arts and Music department. Students from our Acting, Dance, Musical Theatre and Music Performance courses present a busy performance schedule throughout the academic year and this role may also support them in the planning, preparation and assisting of the many brilliant productions they stage.
The role will be focused on ensuring high quality technical support, including lighting and sound design and operation, technical assistance to the hirer of the building, and responsibility for parts of the building during a hire period. You may also be required to support periods of maintenance and updating our facilities and equipment.
You will be able to support hirers individually, carrying out the technical requirements of each performance to ensure hirers receive an excellent experience during their time with us. This role will also undertake responsibilities to ensure that Health and Safety is always managed. Ideally, you will hold industry linked qualifications, or substantial relevant experience related to the post. Understanding of programming and operating ETC lighting desks is preferred, but some lighting experience is essential.
The successful applicant will, along with the front of house staff, be responsible for ensuring the building is well presented and prepared for performances and audiences. The successful candidate will work within the Performing Arts and Music technician team and be an innovative, organised and proactive team member.
The ideal candidate should have the following:
Level 2 qualification in English and mathematics (GCSE grade C or above, GCSE grade 4 or above or the equivalent)
Degree or equivalent in a related subject.
Closing Date: 12 May 2024
Interviews: To Be Confirmed
Benefits we offer:
Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Discounted shopping and rewards
Wellbeing services and support
On-site nurseries
Excellent training and development opportunities
The College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. All positions are subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure that is considered satisfactory by the College. If you are appointed you must reimburse the College of the cost of a Disclosure and Barring Service check (previously Criminal Records Bureau). The cost will automatically be deducted from your first salary payment. You are also required to subscribe to and pay for the on line DBS Update Service.