Performing Arts Technician - Zero Hours Contract

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited; Brighton; On-site; AUD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year

Job summary

Get Staffed Online Recruitment Limited is seeking a Performing Arts Technician to support specialist facilities, ensuring equipment and spaces are maintained for teaching and student activity.

You will deliver technical support and demonstrations, assist with performances, manage loans, and keep accurate records. DBS disclosure is required for safety, and a 25 days holiday per year is offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in performing arts, theatre or live events.
• Practical knowledge of technical theatre and equipment.
• Experience with lighting, sound and staging.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to undergo DBS checks.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, configure and maintain performance equipment and facilities.
• Deliver demonstrations, workshops and one-to-one support for students.
• Advise on use of equipment, rehearsal spaces and venues.
• Support performances and events on/off campus with safety compliance.
• Manage equipment loans and asset records.
• Perform routine inspections and minor repairs on equipment.
• Coordinate servicing with external contractors.
• Support inductions and safety/compliance checks.
• Maintain records in asset management systems.
• Identify recurring issues and suggest improvements.
• Share knowledge to standardise practices.

Skills

Performing arts experience

Technical theatre

Lighting know-how

Sound production

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Digital asset systems

Team player

Independent worker

Flexible attitude

Tools

Lighting equipment

Sound equipment

Staging equipment

Job description

Salary: £13.60 per hour

Our client is more than just an educational institution; they are a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, they offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Their commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets them apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

About the Role

As a Performing Arts Technician, you will support the day-to-day operation of our client's specialist performing arts facilities, ensuring equipment, performance spaces and technical resources are maintained and ready to support teaching, learning and wider student activity.

You’ll provide practical technical support and guidance to students and staff, helping to ensure facilities operate effectively, safely and in line with curriculum requirements.

What You’ll Do:

• - Support teaching, learning and extracurricular activity by preparing, configuring and maintaining specialist performing arts equipment and facilities.
• - Deliver technical demonstrations, workshops and one-to-one support to help students develop their technical and production skills.
• - Provide advice and guidance on the effective use of specialist equipment, rehearsal spaces, performance venues and production resources.
• - Support performances, productions and events on and off campus where required, ensuring technical and safety requirements are met.
• - Manage equipment loans and maintain accurate asset, maintenance and usage records.
• - Carry out routine inspections, checks and minor repairs on technical equipment, escalating issues where specialist support is required.
• - Liaise with external contractors and suppliers to coordinate servicing, maintenance and repair work.
• - Support inductions, inspections and compliance checks to help maintain safe technical environments.
• - Maintain accurate records using relevant technical, asset management and compliance systems.
• - Contribute to service improvements by identifying recurring issues and recommending practical solutions.
• - Share technical knowledge with colleagues and support the delivery of consistent standards and working practices.

What You’ll Bring:

• - Experience working within performing arts, theatre, live events or a specialist performing arts education environment.
• - Practical knowledge of technical theatre, performance production and specialist performing arts equipment and facilities.
• - Experience working with lighting, sound, staging and other production equipment.
• - Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and respond to changing demands.
• - Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• - A practical, solutions-focused approach and sound judgement when resolving day-to-day technical issues.
• - The ability to build effective working relationships with students, colleagues, contractors and service teams.
• - Good digital skills, including experience using technical, asset management or record-keeping systems.
• - The ability to work independently while contributing positively as part of a wider team.
• - A flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Our client encourages early applications, as they may close the advert ahead of the stated deadline if they receive a high volume of interest. They will be reviewing applications as they come in, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the closing date.

Why Our Client?

They are a values-led organisation, meaning their core values underpin all that they do:

Believe in Everyone, Challenge the Norm, Grow Together, Do The Right Thing, Own It.

In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

• - 25 days holiday per year (FTE)

They continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that they truly represent their diverse communities. They particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in their organisation.

They are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of their students therefore, all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.