Senior Venue Technician

Surrey Heath BC- Internal; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom is seeking a part-time Senior Venue Technician for Camberley Theatre. This role involves supporting the technical operation of events, managing casual staff, and ensuring safety standards are met. Ideal candidates must have experience with technical theatre equipment and strong communication skills to interact with various stakeholders. A generous benefits package is offered, including annual leave and a local government pension scheme.

Benefits

Minimum of 23 days annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Free parking

Subsidised gym membership

Professional membership fee payment

Qualifications

• Competent in operation of technical theatre equipment and systems.
• Previous experience in a technical department of a regional receiving house theatre.
• Excellent communication skills to discuss technical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support the technical operation of performances and events.
• Schedule and oversee casual staff ensuring health and safety standards.
• Discuss technical requirements with incoming companies.

Skills

Computer Operation

Computer Skills

Generator Repair

Military Experience

Mechanical Knowledge

Commercial Driving

HVAC / R

Ftp

Schematics

Maintenance

Medical Imaging

Troubleshooting

Job description

Join Surrey Heath Borough Council and be part of an organisation committed to delivery through meaningful community engagement and excellent customer service. We have a friendly and supportive staff culture with people who want to help make a real difference in our community for everyone that lives and works here. We embrace a culture of innovation and creativity welcoming new ideas.

About the Role

The Camberley Theatre is seeking a part-time Senior Venue Technician who will support the technical operation of performances and events at Camberley Theatre alongside the full-time Senior Venue Technician. This includes discussing all technical requirements with incoming companies / hirers the planning preparing and testing of in-house technical systems and the operations of the equipment during performances events and hires. The role includes responsibility for scheduling and overseeing casual staff ensuring health and safety standards are strictly adhered to and events are run safely efficiently and to a high standard. At Camberley Theatre we pride ourselves on an excellent reputation with touring companies underpinned by a can-do attitude and a knowledgeable team. Shifts will vary across daytime evening weekdays and weekends and it is imperative that applicants have good availability to accommodate this kind of shift pattern.

About You

The ideal candidate will have a polite manner with a calm and professional attitude. You must be competent and skilled in operation of all technical theatre equipment and systems and be able to train other staff or hirers in safe operation. You will have previous experience of working in a technical department of a regional receiving house theatre and the ability to work with community organisations and youth groups as well as professional touring companies. Excellent communication skills are imperative and you should have the ability to discuss and recommend technical solutions in conversation with people of varying technical ability / knowledge. You will have a desire to deliver an excellent customer and client experience and the technical ability and interpersonal skills to do so.

Benefits

We offer a generous benefits package including a minimum of 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days after 5 years service plus Bank Holidays a generous local government pension scheme free parking for all employees and payment of a professional membership fee. As well as subsidised gym membership at our local Places Leisure Centre and great savings from supermarkets shopping cycle to work schemes and holidays via the My Staff Shop scheme. A laptop and mobile phone will be provided for your role if applicable.

Offers are usually made at the lower end of the salary band allowing for progression.

Closing date : Sunday 5th October

Interview date : Thursday 9 th October / Monday 13 th October

Contact details

For an informal discussion please contact Kayleigh Stockley Venue and Events Manager on

Our Commitment

Surrey Heath Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff.

NO AGENCY CALLS PLEASE

Equal Opportunities

Surrey Heath Borough Council Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Required Experience

• Senior IC

Key Skills

• Computer Operation
• Computer Skills
• Generator Repair
• Military Experience
• Mechanical Knowledge
• Commercial Driving
• HVAC / R
• Ftp
• Schematics
• Maintenance
• Medical Imaging
• Troubleshooting

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary Salary: 34211 - 39111