Senior Theatre Technician — Facilities & Productions

University of Leeds; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days holiday

Health and Wellbeing options

Personal development courses

On-site childcare

Shopping discounts

Job summary

University of Leeds is seeking a Senior Technician to join the School of Performance and Cultural Industries. You will support the Lead Technician and help ensure a professional technical service for teaching and public events.

You will work with students, researchers and external artists, providing guidance on theatre practice, safety and how to run productions. Flexible hours include evenings and weekends to support the school’s events calendar.

Qualifications

• Must be a professional and proactive technician with a strong team-working ethos.
• Experience in theatre or performance facilities is desirable.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as required by events.

Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Technician to deliver a professional technical service.
• Manage and maintain the School’s theatre and performance facilities.
• Oversee scheduling, maintenance, compliance and continuity activities.
• Deliver inductions for staff, students and visitors.

Job description

University of Leeds is seeking a Senior Technician to join the School of Performance and Cultural Industries. You will support the Lead Technician and help ensure a professional technical service for teaching and public events.

You will work with students, researchers and external artists, providing guidance on theatre practice, safety and how to run productions. Flexible hours include evenings and weekends to support the school’s events calendar.