We are seeking an experienced theatre or live events technician to join our technical team supporting a busy programme of productions, performances, commercial hires and events. This hands-on role is ideal for someone with professional experience of live performance who enjoys delivering high-quality productions while supporting students, staff and visiting companies. This role would suit a technician with experience in theatres, arts venues, touring productions or live events who is looking to develop their career within a creative higher education environment while working on a varied programme of productions, performances and commercial events. The role holder will be encouraged to develop technical skills across multiple disciplines and will work closely with experienced colleagues to support an ambitious programme of productions and events.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver the technical requirements of productions, performances, commercial hires and live events across our professional-standard venues. This includes lighting, sound, projection, visual effects, rigging and set building.
- Work closely with students, staff and visiting companies to support a wide range of performances, rehearsals and events.
- Maintain and develop specialist facilities and equipment, helping to ensure that resources remain safe, available and fit for purpose
Support the delivery of training and guidance to students and colleagues, promoting safe and effective use of technical equipment and facilities.
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About the School of Arts, Media & Creative Technology
We are one of the leading centres for practice-based education in the creative disciplines within the north-west. We pride ourselves on the specialist programmes we offer which benefit from close relationships with industry. A hub of creativity and innovation, our programmes encompass music, dance, design, media, English and performing arts.
Our Arts, Media and Communications Centre delivers research into and across arts, humanities and social sciences. Our research anticipates and supports the needs of our media industry neighbours, such as ITV, BBC and Dock 10, developing high impact technologies.
Our £50m New Adelphi building is home to the next generation of forward-thinking artists, designers, performers, educators, fashion icons, pop-stars, dancers and musicians.
We have a dedicated campus at the heart of MediaCity, one of the country's leading digital and media hubs.
We are proud to be a School that nurtures creativity, values talent, and provides a collaborative space in which our colleagues, students and partners can thrive.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary - and excellent pension scheme
- An impressive 32 days leave - plus bank holidays, additional time off at Christmas and the opportunity to buy even more!
- Flexible working - we support a culture of flexible and agile working to help you find the right balance
- Professional development - we offer a comprehensive package of training and development opportunities to help you achieve your full potential
- Our community - there's a real sense of belonging here at Salford. We value diversity, in backgrounds and in experiences. Our difference makes us stronger, and together we share a passion for improving students' lives
- The Perks! - MySalford, our online employee portal offers a wide range of lifestyle benefits and discounts
- Wellbeing support - all our people are important to us and we have services and facilities dedicated to your mental and physical health, ranging from an Employee Assistance Programme and counselling, to sports and fitness facilities including discounted gym memberships
- Sustainable Salford - we have a commitment to be Net Zero by 2038 and embed sustainability in all aspects of university life.
- Our Peel Park campus is unique with lots of green spaces and great transport links including Salford Crescent train station means we're easy to get to
- A rewarding career - where everything you do will make a difference. To our students, our local community, and the world around you
