Scenic Technician

Goldsmiths, University of London; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Goldsmiths, University of London seeks a skilled individual for a technical support role within its Theatre and Performance department. The position involves supporting technical provisions across lighting, audio-visual, and scenographic areas, along with assisting in student productions, fostering a dynamic working environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

28 days’ annual leave

6 paid closure days

Defined benefit pension scheme

Support for professional development

Wellbeing initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in technical support within a theatre/arts context.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work independently.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the technical team in lighting and audio-visual setups.
• Assist the Production Stage Manager with events and productions.
• Coordinate logistics related to academic activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Organization

Job description

About the School

Theatre and Performance has a reputation for excellence in teaching and research, with strengths in European theatre history, Musical theatre, World theatre, sociology of the theatre, postcolonial theatre, intercultural theatre, dramatic literature, and practice as research.

About the Role

The post holder will be responsible for providing support to all areas of technical provision across the Department’s technical team (lighting, audio-visual, scenographic). The role also involves providing support for the Production Stage Manager with the running and front-of-house duties for events and student productions.

About the Candidate

You will be a skilled, versatile, and experienced individual with previous work experience within the theatre/arts context in an HE environment. You will be a strong team player, able to prioritise tasks and work independently. You will also have excellent time-management techniques and be able to work with and co-ordinate a team with relation to the complex academic cycle of activities.

Benefits

We have generous benefits – an agile working environment, 28 days’ annual leave plus 6 paid closure days (4 at Christmas and 2 at Easter) plus all Bank Holidays, great transport links, a defined benefit pension scheme, support for professional development and a broad range of well being initiatives.

Goldsmiths, University of London is passionate about advancing equality and celebrating diversity.