At a Glance
- Tasks: Support exciting events in theatre, music, film, and exhibitions at a new cultural venue.
- Company: Join the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities at the University of Oxford.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and hands-on experience in a vibrant arts environment.
- Other info: Opportunity to develop technical skills in lighting, sound, and video.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team shaping a high-quality cultural programme for diverse audiences.
- Qualifications: Enthusiastic, reliable, with basic events experience and a passion for teamwork.
The Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG
Contract type: Fixed term (1 year - with the potential for this to be extended for a further 12-month period)
Hours: Variable hours (including weekends and evenings)
About the role: An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the technical team at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, a major new cultural venue at the University of Oxford. This role offers the chance to work across a range of professional performance spaces, supporting a varied programme of events including theatre, music, film and exhibitions. You will assist in the delivery and operation of events, working alongside experienced technicians and supporting visiting artists, students and external companies. The position involves hands-on technical work across lighting, sound and video, contributing to the smooth running of events and the ongoing development of the Centre’s facilities.
About you: Joining at a key stage as the Centre opens to the public, you will play an important role in shaping a new, high-quality cultural programme designed to engage a wide range of audiences. You will be an enthusiastic and reliable individual who enjoys practical work, values teamwork, has a basic level of events experience, and is keen to develop your technical skills within a professional arts environment. Flexible working hours are required, including evenings and weekends.
Salary (£): £32,108 per annum (pro rata), equivalent to £16.92 per hour.
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