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Job Description
Location: Lanark Memorial Hall, St Leonard's Street, Lanark
Hours: Casual as and when required
Hourly Rate: £14.51 - £14.83 per hour
Duration: Casual as and when required
Are you passionate about live events, theatre, and technical production? We are looking for enthusiastic and reliable Assistant Theatre Technicians to support the delivery of performances, productions, and events within our venues.
About the Role
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of the team that brings performances, events and productions to life. Working behind the scenes, you will play a key role in supporting a wide variety of live events and activities.
Your duties will include:
- Setting up and operating sound, lighting and PA systems
- Assisting with stage sets and audio-visual equipment
- Supporting the preparation and smooth delivery of performances and events
- Undertaking get-ins and get-outs
- Carrying out a range of stage crew and technical support duties
- Ensuring equipment and work areas are maintained safely and efficiently
About You
We are looking for flexible, reliable individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working as part of a team.
It is essential that you have experience of working within a technical department, preferably within a theatre or performance venue.
Working Pattern
This role is ideal for those who enjoy the excitement of live events. Working hours will be predominantly evenings and weekends, including some late finishes. There may also be opportunities for occasional daytime work.
Why Join Us?
You'll be part of a dedicated team helping to deliver memorable experiences for audiences across South Lanarkshire, working on a diverse programme of events, performances and community activities in some of the area's most popular venues.
If you are a motivated team player with a passion for live events and technical production, we would love to hear from you.
If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents.
Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address
Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.
Any candidate canvassing elected members or employees, either directly or indirectly, in relation to recruitment, will immediately be disqualified.
Legislative Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020.
Overseas Criminal Records Check
An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of twelve months in the past 10 years.
Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.
Equal Opportunities and Inclusion statement
South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.
As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position.
As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Leisure and Culture SCIO, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
- Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
- To increase the value of their pension pot, employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
- Up to 33 days annual leave which will be calculated into hours on commencement of the role.
- Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
- Occupational sick pay
- Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave
- Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema
- Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)
About Us: South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, has 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathaven and Carluke, the urban burghs of Rutherglen, Cambuslang, and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town.
Our vision is for South Lanarkshire as set out in our Economic Strategy is to have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper.
We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes:
- People - skills, learning and employability
- Place - physical infrastructure and place
- Business - business development and growth
