Assistant Music Technician

University of Chichester; Chichester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva Master Trust pension

Christmas closure period

On-site gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Training opportunities

Cycle to work

Season Ticket Loan

Electric Vehicle schemes

Bus travel between campuses

Job summary

University of Chichester seeks an Assistant Music Technician for the Chichester campus. The role supports day-to-day operation of Performing Arts facilities, including supervision, opening/closing, and on-site health and safety representation.

You will perform administrative and technical duties, assist with concerts/events and collaborate to enhance the student experience. The post involves working towards delivery of curriculum activities with a friendly team and a strong focus on student

Qualifications

• Good general education with high level numeracy and literacy.
• Knowledge of setting up, maintaining and reviewing administrative systems.
• Good knowledge of instruments or music equipment.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of Performing Arts & Conservatoire facilities.
• Supervise buildings during operational hours; on-site health and safety representation.
• Open/close procedures and emergency response planning.
• Provide administrative, technical and organisational support for concerts/events and curriculum activities.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Administrative systems

Instruments knowledge

Health & safety knowledge

Teamwork

Customer service

Job description

School of Performing Arts and ConservatoirePart Time: 33 hours per week (0.89 FTE)Ideally hours to be worked Monday to Friday and every 3 rd SaturdaySalary: £26,320 to £26,615 pro rata, £23,424 to £23,687 per annum

About this role

We are currently seeking an Assistant Music Technician to join our friendly and supportive team based at our Chichester campus. The role is responsible for supporting the day-to-day operation of the Performing Arts & Conservatoire facilities, including the supervision and security of buildings during operational hours, opening and closing procedures, and acting as the on-site representative for health and safety, emergency response and business continuity arrangements. The post holder will undertake a range of administrative, technical and organisational duties, support concerts and events, and work collaboratively with colleagues to enhance the student experience and contribute to the delivery of curriculum activities.

About you

You will have a good general education including high level numeracy and literacy skills; demonstrable knowledge of setting up, maintaining and reviewing administrative systems and a good knowledge of instruments or music equipment and a knowledge of relevant health and safety legislation.

You will have exceptional customer service skills and demonstrate the ability to work within a team but also work on own initiative. Recent practical experience in a technician type role or associated music related role would be ideal.

About the team

You’ll be joining a highly professional, committed and student focused academic community and work within a friendly and flexible team, who are keen to contribute to our student experience while enjoying a good work life balance.

In addition to your salary we offer a competitive reward package with a range of staff benefits and discounts which include:

• A flexible defined contribution pension scheme via Aviva Master Trust (FlexHE).
• A paid closure period over the Christmas break is in addition to our generous holiday allowance with bank holidays too and an occupational sickness scheme.
• On-site gym at our Chichester campus.
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme to support our staff.
• Extensive personal / professional training opportunities throughout the year.
• Cycle to work, Season Ticket Loan and Electric Vehicle schemes.
• Bus travel for staff between our Bognor Regis and Chichester campuses and Chichester town centre.

• Closing Date: 19 October 2026
• Interview Date: TBC

All new external appointments are employed by Chichester Staff Services Ltd (CSSL). Internal appointments remain with their existing employer.

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion at every level because we believe a diverse workforce benefits us all.