Production Events Technician

Luminate Education Group / Business Support; Leeds; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Leeds Conservatoire seeks an experienced Production Events Technician to enhance live events and technical support. You'll work closely with the technical team to ensure top-quality performances. This role demands hands-on expertise with stage technologies and a collaborative spirit to support vibrant academic programs.

Benefits

Annual leave entitlement of at least 35 days plus bank holidays

Memberships and discounts for employees

Discounted travel options available

Learning and development opportunities

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in rigging, operation, and troubleshooting of lighting and sound systems.
• Practical knowledge of stage technologies in a theatrical setting.
• Confidence in live sound mixing and audio recording.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient delivery of performances, rehearsals, and workshops.
• Maintain performance equipment and contribute to technical improvements.
• Oversee day-to-day technical operations within performance facilities.

Skills

Hands-on experience with lighting systems

Hands-on experience with sound systems

Proactive and collaborative approach

Strong interpersonal skills

Job description

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Commencing at £24,671 with progression to £25,822 per annum

Working Hours:

37

City/Town:

Leeds

Closing Date:

23/06/2025

Job Category:

Live Events Production

Group Member:

Campus:

At Leeds Conservatoire,there are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Annual leave entitlement- If you work full time, you'll get at least35 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part timestaff).
• The People’s Pension
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).Staff can also receive discounted tickets to ‘The Venue’.
• Travel and commuting- discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities -including staff development days
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities- this will vary depending on role requirements

About the Role

Leeds Conservatoire is looking for an experienced live Production Events Technicians to join the Live Events Production Team, to assist in the delivery of live events and technical support for both academic and professional programme.

The team is responsible for managing the delivery of productions in the School of Drama, supporting academic programs such as Actor/Actor Musician and Musical Theatre, and organising events across the conservatoire. This includes overseeing set construction, lighting, sound, and costume elements, ensuring compliance with legislation, and coordinating with freelance production staff to ensure efficient and high-quality performances.

What You Will Do

• Work closely with the Technical and Production Managers to ensure all performances, rehearsals, and workshops both on-site and at external venues are delivered efficiently and to a high standard.
• Maintain performance equipment and stock across all technical areas, contributing to the development and improvement of lighting, sound, and staging systems in line with current legislation and industry best practices.
• Oversee the day-to-day technical operations within Leeds Conservatoire’s performance facilities, ensuring safe, secure, and smooth delivery of all technical services.
• Implement and manage regular maintenance and testing regimes across performance and production spaces to uphold consistent operational quality and safety.
• Provide hands-on support during production weeks, assisting with the setup and technical execution of shows, both within the conservatoire and at external venues across Leeds, ensuring all production notes are accurately followed.

About You

Have hands-on experience with lighting and sound systems, including their rigging, operation, and troubleshooting.

Possess practical knowledge of stage technologies within a theatrical setting, particularly in support of live performance.

Be confident in live sound mixing and audio recording for theatrical productions.

Provide technical support for the delivery of Leeds Conservatoire’s Actor/Actor Musician and Musical Theatre degree productions.

Bring a proactive and collaborative approach to supporting performance-based projects in both internal and external venues.

Strong interpersonal skills, with a professional, approachable, and discreet manner when engaging with colleagues, students, and members of the public

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken by Leeds Conservatoire for the successful candidate.

Interviews to be held during week commencing Monday 30 th June 2025

About Us

Leeds Conservatoire is a successful higher education provider dedicated to music, theatre, and performance, offering a vibrant and supportive learning environment for aspiring artists. Our strong industry connections provide students with invaluable real-world experience and opportunities, equipping them for successful careers in the creative sectors.

We pride ourselves on creating a rewarding and stimulating workplace for our staff, fostering collaboration and innovation within a supportive and creative community. We are committed to nurturing the next generation of artists and are proud to contribute to the vibrant cultural landscape of Leeds and beyond.

At Leeds Conservatoire, we offer development opportunities, allowing our staff to thrive alongside a diverse team of leading professionals and talented students. Our state-of-the-art facilities and thriving student community further enhance our creative environment, making it an inspiring place to work and grow.

As an organisation committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, we are constantly striving to recruit staff which are representative of our student body and the wider region, to enable us to bring new voices to our community.

SAFEGUARDING

At Leeds Conservatoirewe are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity andinclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us pleaseClick here to learn more about our EDI objectives.

RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

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• We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies.
• We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.