Performing Arts Technician (Sound)

University of Surrey; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK drama school is seeking an experienced Performing Arts Technician (Sound) to support theatre productions and technical lectures. The role involves mentoring students and ensuring exemplary technical standards in live events. Candidates should have a strong background in sound department work, excellent organizational skills, and a commitment to health and safety practices. The position offers collaborative work in a prestigious environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

Yearly incremental pay rise

Generous annual leave entitlement

Access to world-class leisure facilities

Supportive family-friendly benefits including an on-site nursery

Qualifications

• Professional experience in a sound department on varied live productions.
• Ability to supervise, mentor, and support students and freelance staff.
• Experience managing equipment, budgets, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Support GSA productions and public performances.
• Lead technical lectures for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.
• Assist with research events and student society activities.

Skills

Knowledge of current practices and techniques in professional theatre and live entertainment

Strong administrative, pastoral, and interpersonal skills

Excellent organisational skills

Education

Experience in a Conservatoire or Higher Education setting

Job description

Overview

Do you have a passion for sound and live performance? We're looking for an experienced Performing Arts Technician (Sound) to join the technical team within the Operations and Events Department at GSA.

In this role, you'll bring specialist expertise to support the delivery of GSA's programmes, with a particular focus on theatre productions, technical lectures, and live events. Working closely with staff and students, you'll help realise productions and performances of the highest standard, while sharing your skills to develop the next generation of theatre professionals.

Responsibilities

• GSA productions and public performances
• Technical lectures across our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
• Research events and student society activities
• Open days, conferences, lectures, and other events
• The technical team also provides equipment, mentoring, and maintenance support, ensuring excellence across all GSA activities.
• Providing an outstanding student experience is central to everything we do.

Hours

Hours are typically Monday-Friday, 9-5, with some flexibility around production schedules.

Qualifications

You'll bring professional experience of working within a sound department on varied live productions, ideally with some experience in a Conservatoire or Higher Education setting.

As an experienced sound technician, you'll have:

• Knowledge of current practices and techniques in professional theatre and live entertainment
• Strong administrative, pastoral, and interpersonal skills
• The ability to supervise, mentor, and support students and freelance staff
• Experience assisting with technical lectures and supporting student learning
• Experience managing equipment, budgets, and maintenance
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage your own workload

You'll also have up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety and a commitment to promoting safe working and inclusive practices.

Rewards and Environment

At GSA, part of the University of Surrey, you'll be joining one of the UK's leading drama schools in an inspiring and collaborative environment, where your expertise will directly contribute to shaping the future of theatre and performance. In addition to salary, you will receive a yearly incremental pay rise, generous annual leave entitlement and pension, access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes, and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.