Senior Technician (Sound)

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

Job summary

A prestigious academic institution in Oxford is seeking a Senior Technician (Sound) to oversee technical services across performance spaces. The successful candidate will have significant experience in live performance environments, expertise in professional audio systems, and excellent teamwork skills. The role includes evening and weekend work as needed and offers a range of employee benefits including an excellent pension scheme, substantial annual leave, and childcare services.

Benefits

An excellent contributory pension scheme

38 days' annual leave

Family leave schemes

Comprehensive range of childcare services

Cycle loan scheme

Discounted bus travel and Season Ticket loans

Membership to social and sports clubs

Qualifications

• Significant experience in live performance environments.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and rigging practices.
• Ability to work under pressure and resolve technical issues quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the safe and effective delivery of technical services.
• Act as the technical lead for audio systems.
• Collaborate closely with artists and production teams.

Skills

Experience in live arts, music, or event technical roles

Expertise in professional audio systems and networks

Strong troubleshooting skills

Excellent communication and teamwork skills

Tools

d&b audiotechnik systems

QSC PA systems

Yamaha consoles

Job description

Join the University of Oxford at an exciting time as we open the new Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities-a landmark building bringing together world-class research, teaching, and cultural engagement. This state-of-the-art facility includes a Concert Hall, Theatre, Cinema, Black Box space, Exhibition Hall, Music Studios, and a Rehearsal Hall. The Senior Technicians will be responsible for supporting these venues, and the wider building, ensuring optimal management and coordination of the facilities and providing a high quality of technical expertise and day to day running of the venues.

As Senior Technician (Sound), you will lead on the safe and effective delivery of technical services across our performance and public spaces, acting as the technical lead for audio systems. You'll work with cutting-edge equipment including d&b audiotechnik & QSC PA systems and Yamaha control surfaces, supporting artists, productions, and events to deliver exceptional experiences.

We are looking for a candidate with significant experience in live arts, music, or event technical roles, bringing a deep understanding of the unique demands of live performance environments. The ideal applicant will have expertise in professional audio systems and networks, including Dante, Yamaha consoles, and d&b audiotechnik systems. You should possess strong troubleshooting skills, able to resolve technical issues quickly and effectively under pressure. A solid knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and rigging practices is essential to ensure safe and compliant operations. You'll have excellent communication and teamwork skills, as this role requires close collaboration with artists, production teams, and technical colleagues to deliver outstanding live experiences. You must be prepared to work evenings and weekends as required. The duties and skills required are described in further detail in the job description.

As an employer, we genuinely care about our employees' wellbeing and this is reflected in the range of benefits that we offer including:

• An excellent contributory pension scheme
• 38 days' annual leave
• Family leave schemes and a comprehensive range of childcare services
• Cycle loan scheme and discounted bus travel and Season Ticket travel loans
• Membership to a variety of social and sports club