About the Role
We are looking for technicians to join our technical department. This is a great opportunity to work in a well-equipped, modern venue and be part of team producing professional shows and events. Our ideal candidate will be a good team player, with experience in sound, light, video or stage management.
Job Opportunity
Job Purpose
This role plays a key part in the technical delivery of The Core’s theatre, events and creative project programme. It involves maintaining technical equipment, infrastructure and building facilities within The Core’s leased spaces to ensure everything runs safely and efficiently. The role also supports the preparation and smooth operation of ancillary spaces for bookings, helping to create a professional and well-run environment for performances, events and creative activities.
Key Task Areas
* To be instrumental in the technical preparation for and delivery of shows, creative projects and cinema screenings to a high standard.
* Prepare spaces, equipment, furniture and the format of rooms ready for use.
* When required, to fulfil the role of Duty Technician in accordance with The Core’s policies and procedures. Including the supervision of part-time/casual technicians.
* To maintain and upkeep all spaces of The Core including routine maintenance and improvement works.
* To provide excellent customer service to The Core’s internal and external customers.
* To supervise and assist contractors when required.
* Promote and adhere to the organisation’s culture and values.
* To undertake equipment maintenance.
* To drive any Theatre vehicles when required, if a suitable license is held.
* To maintain up to date knowledge of current and new equipment and practices.
* To be aware of, adhere to, and implement any legislative requirements consistent with overall duties of this post, with particular regard to Health and Safety policies and procedures, General Data Protection Regulations and Equality Act 2010.
* To undergo relevant training and development required by the Technical Manager.
* To carry out any other tasks allocated by the Chief Technician/Head of Operations on an ad hoc or continuing basis, commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the post.
Essential Skills
Essential Experience
•Experience in a similar environment.
Knowledge/Qualifications
•A good understanding of the operation of current technical equipment.
•Understanding and commitment to high production values of live performance.
Skills/Abilities
•Excellent customer service skills.
•Strong organisational skills.
•Good IT skills (Word, Excel).
•Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
•Ability to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
•Able to work under pressure and maintain a positive attitude at all times.
•Attention to detail.
•Ability to adapt and problem solve.
•Experience of lifting & moving heavy loads.
•An understanding of the irregular nature of theatre hours and a flexible approach to the working week.
Desirable Experience
•Working within a venue with a large and active participatory programme.
•Experience of technical delivery of received work.
•Experience of maintaining and developing performance, backstage, and ancillary areas.
Desirable Knowledge/Qualifications
•Proven interest in at least one of lighting, sound, staging and flying systems & rigging.
•Any formal theatre qualifications / relevant training certification.
Desirable Skills/Abilities
•Good people management and staff deployment skills.
•General maintenance skills and familiar with use of power and hand tools.
How To Apply
Please submit a Covering Letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) stating your relevant experience, knowledge and skills for the role along with your CV.
We are an inclusive organisation, committed to fair recruitment, and equality of opportunity. We particularly welcome applications from those whose backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce and in the Arts more widely. We want to encourage socio-economic diversity, as well as representation from ethnically diverse groups, people who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or those who identify as LGBTQ+.
As part of our commitment to being an inclusive employer, we would like you to complete an equal opportunities monitoring form. You will receive an email from us to acknowledge your application which will include a link to complete this.
DE&I
We are an inclusive organisation, committed to fair recruitment, and equality of opportunity. We particularly welcome applications from those whose backgrounds are currently under-represented in our workforce and in the Arts more widely. We want to encourage socio-economic diversity, as well as representation from ethnically diverse groups, people who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or those who identify as LGBTQ+. Candidates needing any assistance to complete their application should email dayna.preston@namtrust.co.uk. If there is anything about this recruitment process or the way we have promoted these opportunities that has created any barriers to you applying, please let us know.
We welcome requests for flexible working/job share/remote working. We are a PIPA (Parents and Carers in Performing Arts) Charter Partner, striving towards creating a more family friendly working environment. We encourage proposals from anyone who requires flexible working around caring responsibilities and anyone looking for a positive work/life balance.
We are a user of the disability confident scheme, and we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for any of our vacancies.