Edinburgh University Students' Association is looking to recruit 2 Technical Crew Members to join our Business Development team.
Edinburgh University Students’ Association is an award-winning organisation, which exists to provide diverse services, representation, and welfare support to the community of over 49,500 students at the University of Edinburgh. By providing opportunities, helping to create change and offering support, we're here to help students get the most out of their time in Edinburgh. We have five venues around the University of Edinburgh campus – Teviot, King’s Buildings House, Potterrow, the Pleasance and Edinburgh College of Art’s Wee Red Bar – which house our offices, cafés, bars, clubs, spaces for students to meet, study and socialise. These spaces transform into some of the most well loved Edinburgh Festival Fringe venues throughout the month of August each year.
We are a registered charity and all of the income we generate from our commercial activity goes back in to supporting our members. We’re also an organisation with a strategic commitment to support and empower all our staff, and have some exciting plans for the future. Plus, over 90% of our staff would recommend the Students' Association as a place to work. There's never been a better time to apply and join our organisation.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Edinburgh University Students’ Association is committed to promoting equal opportunities in employment and encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination.
We are looking for Technical Crew to help run events such as live music, theatre performances, arts festivals, and conferences throughout venues placed around Edinburgh. Candidates will receive training on sound, lighting, rigging, and other event related activities. Ideal candidates should have a passion for the arts, and for delivering live events.
Salary: £13.45 per hour (increasing to £13.95 after probation), plus a generous benefits package:
- Holiday paid at 15.55% in January, April, July and September
- Flexible hours and a fun, diverse and exciting work environment
- Company pension with NEST
- Enhanced company sick pay
- Discounts on food and drink across our venues
Hours: 12 hours per week (term-time)
Contract: Guaranteed Hours - Term-Time (zero-hours outside term-time)
The Role:
Technical Crew Members will be scheduled to work events and take an operational role during such events. This will involve setting up, operating, and de-rigging / storing technical equipment. Additional roles include the rigging and de-rigging of venue equipment, and assistance in maintenance, and venue cleaning. Technical Crew Members will also be responsible for reporting any faults found and reporting them to the Technical Management team at the end of each event via current systems.
As a member of the technical crew, you will be expected to carry out all and any reasonable jobs allocated by the relevant Duty Manager / Entertainments or Production Management teams.
The Person:
An enthusiastic, friendly and competent individual who has high expectations of themselves and others, with a passion for excellent service and the ability to successfully maintain and deliver that service at a consistently high standard.
Application Details:
To apply via our online portal, click 'APPLY'.
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The closing date for applications is 12:00 on Wednesday 2nd September.
Interviews will be held on 16th and 17th September.
Further information will be sent to shortlisted candidates. We strive to let all candidates know the outcome of their application within 3 weeks of the closing date.
Pay: £13.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
