Performing Arts Technician - Stage & Tech Support

BIMM University; Hurley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year (FTE)

SMART pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

BIMM University in Birmingham is seeking a Performing Arts Technician to support our specialist facilities, ensuring equipment and spaces are ready for teaching and student activity. You will provide practical technical support to students and staff, delivering demonstrations, maintaining equipment, managing loans, and coordinating with contractors to keep environments safe and fit for purpose.

This is a full-time role with rotating Early, Mid and Late shifts, and BIMM offers holiday, pension,

Qualifications

• Experience in performing arts facilities and equipment.
• Practical knowledge of technical theatre and production equipment.
• Experience with lighting, sound, and staging.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, configure and maintain specialist performing arts facilities.
• Deliver technical demonstrations and one-to-one student support.
• Advise on effective use of equipment and spaces.
• Support performances and events on and off campus.
• Manage equipment loans and asset records.
• Carry out routine inspections and minor repairs.
• Liaise with contractors for servicing.
• Support inductions and safety compliance.
• Maintain campus facilities and learning environments.
• Maintain accurate records in asset systems.
• Suggest improvements based on recurring issues.
• Share technical knowledge to standardise practices.

Skills

Performing arts experience

Technical theatre knowledge

Lighting and sound

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Digital record systems

Teamwork

Independent worker

Tools

Asset management systems

Equipment servicing

Job description

BIMM University in Birmingham is seeking a Performing Arts Technician to support our specialist facilities, ensuring equipment and spaces are ready for teaching and student activity. You will provide practical technical support to students and staff, delivering demonstrations, maintaining equipment, managing loans, and coordinating with contractors to keep environments safe and fit for purpose.

This is a full-time role with rotating Early, Mid and Late shifts, and BIMM offers holiday, pension,