Production Technician

Scottish Council of Independent Schools; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is seeking a Production Technician to manage technical aspects of productions and events. The ideal candidate will have experience in arts venues, strong organizational and communication skills, and a commitment to professional development. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and various staff benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Enhanced sick pay

Access to swimming pool and fitness room

Discounts at retail and entertainment locations

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical role in an arts venue.
• Up-to-date knowledge of technical production.
• Commitment to high professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Production Manager in organizing and running productions.
• Manage technical aspects of school and external events.

Skills

Technical production knowledge

Communication skills

Organizational skills

IT skills

Multitasking ability

Job description

Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools are currently recruiting for a Production Technician to join the department on a permanent basis (subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks). The role is available immediately, full time, working 36.25 hours per week with a salary of £29,226 on the ESMS Support Staff Salary Scales. The role is based across the Ravelston and Queensferry Road sites.

The Production Technician will support the Production Manager in the efficient organisation and running of all production and technical aspects of school productions, as well as external events across the three schools, in the Tom Fleming Centre, Mar Hall, and The Dean.

The successful candidate must have experience working in a technical role in an arts venue and up-to-date knowledge of technical production. Strong communication, organisational, and IT skills are essential, along with the ability to multitask and work both independently and as part of a team. A commitment to high professional standards and continuous professional development is key.

To learn more about this role, please access the job description.

Eligibility: ESMS is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. The successful candidate will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Benefits: Staff are offered a range of benefits including a generous holiday allowance, enhanced sick pay, family-friendly policies, use of the Schools’ swimming pool and fitness room outside school hours, membership of the ESMS Discount and Benefits Scheme, including discounts at 130,000 retail and entertainment locations.

Values: We are looking for individuals who can embody and promote ESMS values of Kindness, Confidence, Resilience, Integrity, and Curiosity while role modelling behaviours in line with our school pillars of Ambition, Innovation, and Community.

ESMS is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Applicants must undergo child protection screening, including checks with past employers and Disclosure Scotland.

All staff working at ESMS have direct access to young people; therefore, all posts within the school are considered exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE: In order to apply for the position, applicants must visit https://jobsearch.esms.org.uk/ to submit their application form.

Any enquiries about this position should be directed to the ESMS Recruitment Team at [e-mail].

The closing date for applications is 12pm on Friday, 20 June 2025.

Interviews are likely to commence the week beginning 30 June 2025.