Music Technician - Zero Hours

BIMM Institute; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institute in Manchester is seeking a Music Technician to provide technical support for music facilities. The role involves setting up equipment, delivering demonstrations, and ensuring safety compliance. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in backline equipment and experience in the music industry. This position operates on a Zero Hours contract with most shifts during evenings and weekends.

Benefits

SMART pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in preparing, configuring, and supporting backline equipment.
• Experience in the music industry or relevant specialist education.
• Competent understanding of music facilities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Set up technical resources for lessons and events.
• Deliver technical demonstrations for curriculum support.
• Maintain and manage technical equipment inventory.
• Conduct routine checks and maintenance of equipment.
• Support training on the use of facilities.

Skills

Backline equipment preparation and support

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Digital literacy

Job description

Overview

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

Role

About the role: As a Music Technician, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical support for our specialist music facilities. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the safety and compliance of our equipment, setting up technical resources for lessons and events, delivering technical demonstrations, and providing specialised support to our vibrant community of students and staff. We\'re particularly interested in hearing from you if you have expertise in drum tech and backline operations, including drum kit setup, tuning, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with our Health & Safety team to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Set up technical resources for lessons and events both on campus and at external venues.
• Deliver engaging technical demonstrations to support curriculum delivery.
• Maintain and manage our inventory of technical equipment.
• Conduct routine checks and low-level maintenance of technical equipment.
• Support the induction and training of students, staff, and lecturers on the safe and effective use of our facilities.

What You\'ll Bring

• Strong proficiency in preparing, configuring, and supporting a range of backline equipment for both live performances and studio sessions.
• Experience working in the music industry or relevant specialist education provider.
• A competent understanding and application of music facilities.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of our dynamic environment.
• Competent digital literacy.

This is a Zero Hours contract with most shifts being worked during evenings and weekends.

Additional Information

For the full job description please click Why BIMM University? We are a values led organisation, meaning our core values underpin all that we do: In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

• SMART pension
• A comprehensive benefits package

We continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that we truly represent our diverse communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in our organisation. We are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of our 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.