Come and take centre stage in the Theatre!
Thrive on making the magic happen during every performance? Do you love the buzz and creating unforgettable experiences for audiences and performers? We're looking for a practical, hands-on and passionate Technician for the Theatre. This role is full time, with evenings and weekends required. TOIL will be given for additional hours.
You will:
- Support students and staff in the theatre an studio spaces
- Manage equipment, lighting, sound and staging for performances and events
- Keep spaces safe, organised and performance-ready
- Collaborate with teaching staff to bring creative visions to life
- Lead on health and safety, risk assessments and technical planning
- Help shape the next generation of performers and technicians
You need to:
- Have experience in a theatre or live performance setting
- Have confidence with technical equipment (lighting, sound, multimedia)
- Possess a calm, solutions-focused approach when the pressure is on
- Be a team player who is happy to take the lead when needed
- Be flexible, reliable and ready to roll up your sleeves
Benefits: 25 days holiday entitlement, 21.7% College pension contribution to LGPS, health care cash plan, free car parking, discounted Hair & Beauty, on-site gym, staff development & training, Pluxee Retail Discount Scheme, and more!
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sectors of the community.
Please note that this vacancy may close before the published closing date if sufficient applications are received so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible. To apply, you MUST have Right to Work in the UK.
New College Swindon is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We particularly welcome applications from under represented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. References will be sought on shortlisted candidates before interview and by agreement.