At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to support live events and enhance your technical skills.
- Company: Aberystwyth Arts Centre, a vibrant hub for creativity and performance.
- Benefits: Flexible working, generous leave, professional development, and relocation support.
- Other info: Opportunity to learn Welsh and enjoy a beautiful coastal location.
- Why this job: Be part of exciting productions and make a real impact in the arts.
- Qualifications: Experience in theatre tech and strong teamwork skills required.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
Aberystwyth Arts Centre is very excited to offer this fantastic opportunity for experienced Theatre Technicians to join their busy multi-skilled technical team. The Technicians will be part of a team headed by the Head of Technical Services. Ideally, you will have worked in a multi-disciplinary arts venue or relevant technical environment, preferably in a supervisory role. You should have a very strong discipline in one or more of the following: lighting, sound, stagecraft and live digital production. You will also need a good understanding of all aspects of the delivery and production processes for live events and theatre. You will have excellent communication skills and a good track record of collaborative working. The Technician post is integral to the Arts Centre team, it will be an exciting opportunity for the right person, with many chances to develop skills and be creative.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- To provide specific support to companies who are resident at the Arts Centre, including meeting with creative teams and artists to establish their technical needs.
- To respond to the technical requirements of any event using Arts Centre facilities and to take a pro-active role in ensuring the success of any events to which the roleholder has been allocated.
- To continually develop technical specialisms (e.g. set building and stagecraft, AV and digital production, lighting, sound) and keep your knowledge up with the ever-changing technology.
- To physically deliver the technical requirements of any events or performances.
- To maintain all production areas and equipment including certain areas of the building and plant.
- To supervise and guide the work of Assistant Technicians, Apprentices and Casual staff; this may involve training and demonstration when needed.
- To contribute to the development of Event Management Plans and undertake health and safety duties appropriate to the post.
- To act as a professional public face for the Arts Centre, liaising directly with customers and clients.
Who you are – Qualifications, Experience, Knowledge and Skills required:
- A degree in a relevant subject such as Technical Theatre and Stage Management or at least 3 years full-time experience in a similar environment.
- A minimum of three years’ experience as a technician in a setting involving theatre performances and live events.
- Experience of supervising a team and good interpersonal skills.
- An excellent understanding of the theatre production process and a good practical understanding of theatre spaces and production infrastructure.
- Good working knowledge of relevant Health and Safety regulations.
- Strong communication skills both orally and in writing.
- Ability to work unsupervised and able to take the initiative in problem solving.
Benefits:
- Flexible working policy
- Hybrid Working
- 36.5 – hour week for full-time roles
- Generous leave entitlements – 27 days annual leave plus bank holidays and university closed days
- Commitment to Professional Development
- Enhanced contribution to our workplace pension schemes
- Opportunity to learn the Welsh language for free
- Staff relocation bursary
- Staff discount for gym facilities, hospitality, and retail on campus.
Theatre Technician in Aberystwyth employer: Aberystwyth University
Aberystwyth University is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment that values flexibility and professional growth. With a commitment to maintaining high hygiene standards, employees benefit from additional training opportunities and a culture that encourages effective communication, particularly in Welsh. Working at this prestigious institution not only provides meaningful employment but also fosters a sense of community and belonging among staff.
