Music Technician – Zero Hours – 3 Month Fixed Term Contract

BIMM Institute; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A creative arts educational institute in Birmingham seeks a Music Technician on a zero hours contract. This role includes providing technical support, ensuring equipment safety, setting up for lessons and events, and delivering demonstrations. Applicants should demonstrate proficiency in drum tech and backline operations. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with digital literacy. Shifts are available Monday to Saturday, with flexible hours.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in preparing and supporting backline equipment for live performances.
• Experience in the music industry or with specialist education providers.
• Competent understanding and application of music facilities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Drum tech expertise

Backline operations

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Digital literacy

Job description

Music Technician - Zero Hours - 3 Month Fixed Term Contract

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.

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.

What You’ll do

• 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 shifts available between 8:00AM and 10:30PM Monday Friday and 8:00AM-5:30PM on a Saturday.