Casual Supervisor Technician CAPA - Leicester, United Kingdom - Leicester College

Description

Casual Supervisor Technician. Creative and Performing Arts. Casual hours. Sue Townsend Theatre. (Weekends and Evenings)

We are looking to recruit a knowledgeable and creative Casual Supervisor Technician to support the external hirers of Sue Townsend Theatre and our internal college events. The candidate will be required to work evenings and weekends.

Sue Townsend Theatre is part of Leicester College's Performing Arts and Music department. Students from our Acting, Dance, Musical Theatre and Music Performance courses present a busy performance schedule throughout the academic year and this role may also support them in the planning, preparation and assisting of the many brilliant productions they stage.

The role will be focused on ensuring high quality technical support, including lighting and sound design and operation, technical assistance to the hirer of the building, and responsibility for parts of the building during a hire period. You may also be required to support periods of maintenance and updating our facilities and equipment.

You will be able to support hirers individually, carrying out the technical requirements of each performance to ensure hirers receive an excellent experience during their time with us. This role will also undertake responsibilities to ensure that Health and Safety is always managed. Ideally, you will hold industry linked qualifications, or substantial relevant experience related to the post. Understanding of programming and operating ETC lighting desks is preferred, but some lighting experience is essential.

The successful applicant will, along with the front of house staff, be responsible for ensuring the building is well presented and prepared for performances and audiences. The successful candidate will work within the Performing Arts and Music technician team and be an innovative, organised and proactive team member.

The ideal candidate should have the following:

• Level 2 qualifications in English and mathematics (GCSE grade C or above, GCSE grade 4 or above or the equivalent)
• Degree or equivalent in a related subject.

Interviews: 27 June 2024

Benefits we offer:

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Discounted shopping and rewards
• Wellbeing services and support
• On-site nurseries
• Excellent training and development opportunities
  

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