Performing Arts Technician — Support Live Shows & Education

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year (FTE)

SMART pension

A comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

BIMM University in Birmingham is seeking a Performing Arts Technician to support day-to-day operation of BIMM’s specialist performing arts facilities, ensuring equipment, performance spaces and technical resources are maintained and ready to support teaching, learning and wider student activity.

You’ll provide practical technical support and guidance to students and staff, helping to ensure facilities operate effectively, safely and in line with curriculum requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience working within performing arts, theatre, live events or a specialist performing arts education environment.
• Practical knowledge of technical theatre, performance production and specialist equipment and facilities.
• Experience working with lighting, sound, staging and other production equipment.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and respond to changing demands.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching, learning and extracurricular activity by preparing, configuring and maintaining specialist performing arts equipment and facilities.
• Deliver technical demonstrations, workshops and one-to-one support to help students develop their technical and production skills.
• Provide advice and guidance on the effective use of specialist equipment, rehearsal spaces, venues and production resources.
• Support performances, productions and events on and off campus where required, ensuring technical and safety requirements are met.
• Manage equipment loans and maintain asset, maintenance and usage records.
• Carry out routine inspections, checks and minor repairs on technical equipment, escalating issues when specialist support is required.

Skills

Performing arts experience

Technical theatre knowledge

Lighting and sound

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Digital skills

Independent worker

Flexible/adaptable

Tools

Asset management software

Job description

BIMM University in Birmingham is seeking a Performing Arts Technician to support day-to-day operation of BIMM’s specialist performing arts facilities, ensuring equipment, performance spaces and technical resources are maintained and ready to support teaching, learning and wider student activity.

You’ll provide practical technical support and guidance to students and staff, helping to ensure facilities operate effectively, safely and in line with curriculum requirements.