Overview
Venue Technician (Sound Bias) – Ref No: VT at The Spotlight, Hoddesdon. Location: Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8BE. Contract: Permanent. Hours: 40 per week. Salary: Starting salary £28,579.20 per annum.
Responsibilities
* Provide technical operation support for The Spotlight’s busy events and entertainments programme, with a focus on sound.
* Ensure the smooth running of all technical aspects of productions (sound, lighting, and stage equipment) and support for a range of events including cinema, conferences and private functions.
* Rigging, setting up and operating sound/lighting and stage equipment according to the venue’s busy programme.
* Perform practical technical work and supervise casual technicians; work with colleagues and the public in a professional manner.
* Demonstrate experience in large-scale technical work and production experience.
Qualifications
* At least three years of experience as a professional theatre technician in a multifunctional venue.
* Knowledge and experience across a broad range of technical theatre aspects (sound, lighting, set building, stage management).
* Strong Health and Safety knowledge; good communication skills; team player with flexible approach.
* Electrical installation experience and formal backstage technical qualifications are desirable.
* The ability to converse at ease with members of the public in fluent English is essential.
* Essential experience and skills:
* Excellent proven customer care skills
* Flexibility for duties and hours including evenings and weekends
* First Aid at work training (training provided if necessary)
* Fire Marshal training (training provided if necessary)
* Strong logistical skills
Details
* Employer: Borough of Broxbourne
* Location: Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8BE
* Contract: Permanent
* Working pattern: Evenings/Full Time/Part Time/Weekends
* Hours: 40 hours per week
* DBS check: No
* Closing date: 02/11/2025 at 23:55
* Reference: VT
Benefits
* Benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and free membership to the Council’s local leisure centres with gym, swimming, fitness classes, racket sports, health suite and various discounts.
* Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.
* Details and application forms are listed on the Council’s website. Application forms must be submitted online by the closing date (quoting the reference).
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form will not be accepted.
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Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Government Administration
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