Senior Live Arts Technician - Lighting, Sound & AV

Midlands Arts Centre; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) seeks a Senior Performing Arts Technician to lead technical services for productions, performances and events in our spaces, and to oversee maintenance and servicing of MAC's performing arts facilities.

You will line-manage core and variable-hour technicians, supervise schedules, recruit and train staff, interpret technical plans, ensure health and safety compliance, and collaborate with visiting companies to deliver high quality, safe technical support across theatre,

Qualifications

• Level 2+ qualification in any subject.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Proven experience supporting live events across multiple artforms.
• Ability to interpret technical plans and specifications.
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical support for theatre, dance, music and comedy productions.
• Lead line management and scheduling for technicians and apprentices.
• Recruit, induct and train staff and work placements.
• Oversee maintenance, safety and compliance of technical spaces.
• Manage service contracts and stock control for equipment.
• Collaborate with visiting companies to meet their technical requirements.
• Prepare technical scripts and provide basic stage management support.
• Operate lighting, sound and AV and rigging as required.
• Ensure high production values and safe working practices.

Skills

Lighting & AV operation

Team leadership

Health & Safety knowledge

Live events support

Communication

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 qualification

Tools

IPAF/PASMA

Job description

Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) seeks a Senior Performing Arts Technician to lead technical services for productions, performances and events in our spaces, and to oversee maintenance and servicing of MAC's performing arts facilities.

You will line-manage core and variable-hour technicians, supervise schedules, recruit and train staff, interpret technical plans, ensure health and safety compliance, and collaborate with visiting companies to deliver high quality, safe technical support across theatre,