Technician

Location: Canterbury

Salary: £20,130 to £21,814 per annum

Grade: Grade 4

Post Type: Full Time

Contract Type: Permanent

Release Date: Wednesday 10 November 2021

Closing Date: 23.59 hours GMT on Sunday 21 November 2021 (unless otherwise stated)

Interview Date: To be confirmed

Reference: CSF-307-21-R

Please note: this opportunity is only available to current employees of the University

Do you have experience of providing technical support in a theatre environment? Do you enjoy working with the public and pride yourself on your professional and approachable attitude?

We are looking for an experienced Technician to deliver day to day technical services across the Gulbenkian Arts Centre and Institute of Cultural & Creative Industries; this post is full-time (35 hours per week) including weekends and bank holidays.

You will use both your knowledge and your practical experience to provide advice and support, working within established procedures and using judgement to problem-solve and ensure the smooth running of programmes.

As Technician you will:

program lighting, sound and projection to support events and offer technical knowledge to venue users

interpret technical riders before and during live performances to ensure successful event delivery

monitor and perform repairs and maintenance on technical equipment

To succeed in this role you will have:

a degree relating to technical theatre or the equivalent professional experience

experience of preparing and delivering multi-media and audio-visual elements within live performance

experience of lighting operation and basic lighting design, and of live sound operation and basic sound design

an ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Please see the links below to view the job description and apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact [email protected] quoting ref number: CSF-307-21-R.

Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

The University of Kent values diversity and promotes equality at all levels

Due to the current COVID-19 outbreak, interviews may take place remotely

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