Casual Technical Assistant

Bolton Council; Bolton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Bolton Council’s The Albert Halls is seeking Casual Technical Assistants to support a diverse programme of performances and events. You will prepare and maintain venue equipment, and assist with setup and breakdown of shows.

The ideal candidate has some experience in theatrical sound and lighting, strong organisational and teamwork skills, and the flexibility to work with visiting companies to deliver high‑quality experiences for a busy, dynamic venue.

Qualifications

• Some experience in theatrical sound and lighting.
• Experience with get ins and outs for productions and events.
• Strong organisational, communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain venue equipment, along with setup and breakdown of events.
• Work with visiting companies and clients to drive a varied programme of events.
• Contribute to delivering high-quality experiences for a busy venue.

Skills

Theatre tech experience

Sound and lighting basics

Room / stage setup knowledge

Problem solving

Teamwork

Tools

Stage lighting equipment

PA systems

Job description

Grade B scp 3 £24,796, £13.45 per hour pay award pending
Contract: casual rota
Age restrictions apply 18+
Interview date: TBC
For further information about this role, contact: [e-mail]

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The Role

We are seeking skilled, proactive and enthusiastic Casual Technical Assistants to join our team. This role supports the successful delivery of a diverse programme of performances and events. As a Casual Technical Assistant, you will be responsible for the preparation and maintenance of venue equipment, along with setup and breakdown of events. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of room and stage setups, excellent problem-solving skills and a basic understanding of technical equipment.

About You

The ideal candidate will have some experience in theatrical sound and lighting, as well as experience in get ins and outs for productions and events, with a strong understanding of the basics of theatre practices. You will possess excellent organisational, communication and teamwork skills, enabling you to work effectively with colleagues, visiting companies and clients to drive a varied programme of events and productions, including our yearly pantomimes.

You will be able to prioritise workloads, solve problems under pressure and contribute to the successful delivery of a varied programme of events.

Above all, you will be passionate about live events, committed to delivering high-quality experiences, and flexible in your approach to supporting the needs of a busy and dynamic venue.

The Albert Halls is a busy and dynamic entertainment venue, hosting a range of performances and events throughout the year. As part of a multi-skilled technical team, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of productions and events.

About Us

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough.

Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits,

• discounts and exclusive gym membership prices
• salary sacrifice schemes
• generous annual leave allowance
• flexible work opportunities
• access to a Pension Scheme
• range of employee wellbeing and support services

Our Values are really important to us, read all about them below, along with all our great staff benefits, the job description/person specification for the role and the important legal bits, and our Top Tips too.

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This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.

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