Music & Theatre Technician

Truro and Penwith College; Truro; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A higher education institution in Truro is seeking a Music Theatre Technician to provide technical assistance for performances. The role involves setting up and operating sound, lighting, and stage equipment, alongside maintaining technical resources. Ideal candidates will have experience in a performing arts setting and strong organisational skills. The position requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed. Additional benefits include generous annual leave and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Up to 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

LGPS pension scheme

Relocation package

Free on-site parking

Variety of on-site benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as a technician in a performing arts or theatre environment.
• Good working knowledge of sound and lighting systems.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support staff and students with technical assistance in performance spaces.
• Set up and operate sound, lighting, and stage equipment.
• Maintain technical equipment and ensure performance spaces are ready.

Skills

Technical assistance in performances

Sound and lighting systems

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

As a Music Theatre Technician, you will play a key role in supporting both staff and students through the provision of technical assistance across a range of performance and rehearsal spaces. You'll help set up and operate sound, lighting, and stage equipment for college productions, events, and classes, ensuring performances run smoothly and safely. Your work will also include maintaining technical equipment, managing stock and materials, and ensuring performance spaces are set up as required. You'll work closely with teaching staff and learners, offering practical guidance and technical expertise to enhance the learning experience.

Qualifications

• Experience as a technician, ideally within a performing arts or theatre environment
• Good working knowledge of sound and lighting systems
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A flexible and proactive approach – including a willingness to work some evenings and weekends for performances

Benefits

• Up to 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays and College closure days
• LGPS pension scheme
• Relocation package
• Free on-site parking
• A variety of on-site benefits and discounts