Technician - Creative Industries

Bishop Auckland College; Toronto; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Bishop Auckland College invites applications for a Technician to support its Music and Performing Arts department. The role focuses on practical live sound and lighting, helping staff and students deliver high-quality performances and learning experiences.

You will prepare and maintain equipment, set up resources for lessons and events, and help manage stock while ensuring spaces are safe and organised in a busy educational environment.

Qualifications

• Hold a Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject area.
• Demonstrate strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to learn new technologies and processes in an educational setting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain specialist sound and lighting equipment.
• Set up technical resources for lessons, rehearsals and live performances.
• Monitor and order stock; keep studios, spaces and storage safe and well presented.
• Support operation, maintenance and set-up of equipment such as PA systems, mixing desks and mics.
• Assist with preparation and delivery of live performances, productions and events.

Skills

Live sound

Stage lighting

Equipment maintenance

Stock management

Organisational skills

Learning mindset

Microphones

Education

Level 2 qualification

Tools

PA systems

Mixing desks

Mics

Stage lighting equipment

Job description

We are seeking an enthusiastic and organised Technician to support our Music and Performing Arts department. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with practical experience in live sound and lighting technology who enjoys working in a hands-on environment, supporting both staff and students to deliver outstanding performances and learning experiences.

Working closely with teaching staff, you will be responsible for preparing and maintaining specialist sound and lighting equipment, setting up technical resources for lessons, rehearsals and live performances, monitoring and ordering stock, and ensuring studios, performance spaces and storage areas are safe, organised and well presented.

The successful candidate will support the operation, maintenance and set-up of specialist equipment, including PA systems, mixing desks, microphones, stage lighting, sound equipment and performance technology. You will also assist with the preparation and delivery of live performances, productions, showcases and events, helping to create professional learning environments that reflect industry practice.

The ideal candidate will hold a Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject area, possess strong organisational and problem-solving skills, and demonstrate a willingness to learn new technologies and processes within a busy educational setting.

Bishop Auckland College Group are committed to and value equality of opportunity, inclusion and diversity.

Bishop Auckland College Group are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all learners and any offer of employment will be subject to receipt of a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check as well as other required pre-employment checks.