Theatre Events Technician

Corehr; Oxford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities at the University of Oxford is seeking a technician to join the dynamic technical team. The role is fixed-term (1 year) with potential for extension, and hours vary, including weekends and evenings.

Salary £32,108 per annum (pro rata) and working across a range of performance spaces to support events. You will assist in the delivery and operation of events, working with visiting artists, students and external companies, contributing to the

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and reliable with an interest in practical work.
• Enjoy teamwork and develop technical skills in a professional arts environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery and operation of events across lighting, sound and video.
• Support visiting artists, students and external companies.
• Contribute to the smooth running of events and development of the Centre’s facilities.

Skills

Teamwork

Practical work

Enthusiasm

Job description

The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG

Contract type

Fixed term (1 year - with the potential for this to be extended for a further 12-month period)

Hours

Variable hours (including weekends and evenings)

About the role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the technical team at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, a major new cultural venue at the University of Oxford.

This role offers the chance to work across a range of professional performance spaces, supporting a varied programme of events including theatre, music, film and exhibitions. You will assist in the delivery and operation of events, working alongside experienced technicians and supporting visiting artists, students and external companies.

The position involves hands-on technical work across lighting, sound and video, contributing to the smooth running of events and the ongoing development of the Centre’s facilities.

About you

Joining at a key stage as the Centre opens to the public, you will play an important role in shaping a new, high-quality cultural programme designed to engage a wide range of audiences.

You will be an enthusiastic and reliable individual who enjoys practical work, values teamwork, has a basic level of events experience, and is keen to develop your technical skills within a professional arts environment.

Flexible working hours are required, including evenings and weekends.

The duties and skills required are described in further detail in the job description.

Salary (£) : £32,108 per annum (pro rata), equivalent to £16.92 per hour

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