Stage & Tech Specialist – Performing Arts

BIMM University; Hove; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday per year (FTE)

SMART pension

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

BIMM University in the United Kingdom is seeking a Performing Arts Technician on a zero hours contract to support day-to-day operations of our specialist facilities. You will ensure equipment and spaces are ready for teaching, learning and student activities, delivering practical technical support and guidance to staff and students.

You will configure, maintain and safeguard equipment, assist with performances and events, manage loans and records, and liaise with contractors to keep facilities

Qualifications

• Experience working within performing arts, theatre, live events or a specialist performing arts education environment.
• Practical knowledge of technical theatre, performance production and specialist performing arts equipment and facilities.
• Experience working with lighting, sound, staging and other production equipment.
• Good organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads and respond to changing demands.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach and sound judgement when resolving day-to-day technical issues.
• The ability to build effective working relationships with students, colleagues, contractors and service teams.
• Good digital skills, including experience using technical, asset management or record-keeping systems.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively as part of a wider team.
• A flexible and adaptable approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Support teaching, learning and extracurricular activity by preparing, configuring and maintaining specialist performing arts equipment and facilities.
• Deliver technical demonstrations, workshops and one-to-one support to help students develop their technical and production skills.
• Provide advice and guidance on the effective use of specialist equipment, rehearsal spaces, performance venues and production resources.
• Support performances, productions and events on and off campus where required, ensuring technical and safety requirements are met.
• Manage equipment loans and maintain accurate asset, maintenance and usage records.
• Carry out routine inspections, checks and minor repairs on technical equipment, escalating issues where specialist support is required.
• Liaise with external contractors and suppliers to coordinate servicing, maintenance and repair work.
• Support inductions, inspections and compliance checks to help maintain safe technical environments.
• Maintain accurate records using relevant technical, asset management and compliance systems.
• Contribute to service improvements by identifying recurring issues and recommending practical solutions.
• Share technical knowledge with colleagues and support the delivery of consistent standards and working practices.

Skills

Technical theatre knowledge

Lighting & sound equipment

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Digital record-keeping

Independent work

Tools

Asset management systems

Record-keeping software

Job description

BIMM University in the United Kingdom is seeking a Performing Arts Technician on a zero hours contract to support day-to-day operations of our specialist facilities. You will ensure equipment and spaces are ready for teaching, learning and student activities, delivering practical technical support and guidance to staff and students.

You will configure, maintain and safeguard equipment, assist with performances and events, manage loans and records, and liaise with contractors to keep facilities