Senior Stage Technician — Rigging & Flying Lead

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Oxford is looking for a Senior Technician (Stage) to oversee stage engineering systems and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in live events, strong technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills. The role involves ensuring safety standards, managing operations, and collaborating with production teams. The institution offers a comprehensive benefits package including a contributory pension scheme and generous leave options.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

38 days' annual leave

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel

Qualifications

• Significant experience in live arts, music, or events technical roles.
• Excellent operational knowledge of stage safety regulations.
• Solid knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead for stage engineering systems.
• Manage and maintain all stage engineering and flying systems.
• Mentor junior staff and freelance crews.

Skills

Stage management systems

Stage engineering systems

Rigging and working at height practices

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Job description

A prestigious academic institution in Oxford is looking for a Senior Technician (Stage) to oversee stage engineering systems and mentor junior staff. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in live events, strong technical knowledge, and excellent communication skills. The role involves ensuring safety standards, managing operations, and collaborating with production teams. The institution offers a comprehensive benefits package including a contributory pension scheme and generous leave options.