Theatre and Events Technician

Loreto Sixth Form College; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Loreto Sixth Form College is recruiting a Theatre and Events Technician to manage theatre and performance spaces and support performances and exam work in the Performing Arts and Music department.

The role includes lighting, sound and video operation, design and on-site production, and assisting with external events and college capacity productions, including evening work. Training students in technical theatre is part of the role.

Qualifications

• Light and sound operation knowledge is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Assist in safe operation of theatre, music and media facilities ensuring compliance with licensing and Health and Safety requirements.
• Design and operate lighting, sound and video for college productions, student exam performances and events (evening work possible).
• Support the continuation of the technical theatre club and train students in technical theatre roles.
• Update equipment inventory and advise on improvements or upgrades.
• Perform first line maintenance and repairs of equipment.
• Schedule theatre space for exam work and external speakers, liaising with internal users and external clients.

Job description

Permanent, Term Time Only Plus 4 Weeks (0.9401 FTE)

Salary: SFCA Support Spine Points 10 -12, £27,733.00 - £29,544.00 per annum (£26,071.79 - £27,774.31 pro rata)

Loreto College is seeking to appoint a Theatre and Events Technician who, along with our existing Media and Events Technician, can take responsibility for the theatre and performance spaces and support the extensive performance and exam work undertaken in the Performing Arts and Music department. The technician will also contribute to cross college events.

Duties will include assisting in the safe operation of the theatre, music and media facilities ensuring compliance with both licensing and Health and Safety matters. You will provide technical support relating to lighting, sound, video and staging both in the planning and realisation stages of production and performance including practical fabrication. Where required, you will design and operate lighting, sound and video for various College productions, student exam performances and events (this will include evening work). You will also support the continuation of the technical theatre club, training students in technical theatre roles for live performance events. You will update the equipment inventory and advise the Head of Department of necessary improvements and/or upgrades, as well as undertake first line maintenance and repairs of equipment.

The post holder will assist in the practical elements of sound and video editing, using Apple Mac computers and a range of software packages including Logic, Sibelius, Final Cut Pro, Pro Tools and Adobe CS. Where required, you will supervise and demonstrate the use of equipment to both staff and students, providing a practical framework that both enhances and supports the students' learning experience, and prepares them for further education or work in the industry. You will also support curriculum leaders in scheduling of the theatre space for exam work and external speakers and events, liaising with both internal users and external clients to ensure a high standard of service throughout.

Loreto Sixth Form College has been awarded a second consecutive outstanding rating in all areas under the latest framework in our December 2022 inspection. Ofsted noted \"Leaders place a very high priority on staff mental health and wellbeing including workload. For example, staff can access counselling services, chaplaincy support, and the employee assistance programme\". Loreto strives for excellence in staff and students alike, ensuring \"Students benefit from an inclusive learning environment that celebrates their individual contributions to the college.\"

Loreto Sixth Form College is committed to safeguarding children and young people. All candidates and post holders including volunteers are subject to appropriate vetting procedures as outlined in Part 3 of Keeping Children Safe in Education 2026. This includes an online search for shortlisted candidates, as well as a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check with barred list information and any other relevant checks with statutory bodies for successful candidates.