Senior Staging Technician - Live Arts & Events

University of Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

38 days’ annual leave

Family leave schemes

Cycle loan scheme

Membership to social and sports clubs

Job summary

Join the University of Oxford as a Senior Technician (Staging) at the new Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities in Oxford. This role requires you to lead technical operations for staging, ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency. You will oversee the installation and maintenance of staging equipment while collaborating with artists and production teams.

We offer an inviting work environment with benefits including 38 days’ annual leave and various family leave schemes. Your expertise in stage engineering and safety regulations will be crucial in delivering exceptional live experiences.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in live arts or events technical roles.
• Excellent operational knowledge of stage management and safety regulations.
• Ability to troubleshoot technical issues under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Act as the technical lead for stage engineering systems.
• Manage and maintain all stage spaces and equipment.
• Mentor junior staff and promote best practices in safety.

Skills

Stage management systems

Health & Safety regulations

Stage engineering systems

Rigging and flying

Troubleshooting under pressure

Collaboration and teamwork

Job description

Join the University of Oxford as a Senior Technician (Staging) at the new Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities in Oxford. This role requires you to lead technical operations for staging, ensuring the highest standards of safety and efficiency. You will oversee the installation and maintenance of staging equipment while collaborating with artists and production teams.

We offer an inviting work environment with benefits including 38 days’ annual leave and various family leave schemes. Your expertise in stage engineering and safety regulations will be crucial in delivering exceptional live experiences.