At a Glance
- Tasks: Support live events by operating sound, lighting, and AV systems at various venues.
- Company: Join a community-focused team enhancing Lancaster's vibrant cultural scene.
- Benefits: Flexible working options, generous flexi-time, and a commitment to work-life balance.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace welcoming diverse applicants and offering career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on local events while developing your technical skills.
- Qualifications: Experience with digital sound and lighting, and a passion for event support.
The predicted salary is between 20250 - 24750 £ per year.
Make a Difference in Lancaster. Join us as a Venue Technician and play a vital role in delivering high-quality technical support for events at Ashton Hall and other council venues. Your expertise will ensure every concert, performance, and function runs smoothly, safely, and professionally, enriching Lancaster's vibrant community life.
What You'll Be Doing
- Prepare and operate sound, lighting, and AV systems for a variety of live events.
- Assist with staging and equipment setup.
- Liaise closely with hirers and performers to meet their technical needs.
- Maintain equipment and troubleshoot issues.
- Support the Venue Manager to provide a welcoming and professional service.
You'll Fit Right In If...
- You have solid experience with digital sound and lighting.
- You understand stage management and safety.
- You thrive in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments.
- You take pride in working collaboratively and show ambition in your technical skills.
- You take ownership of delivering safe, high-quality event support.
- Your commitment to working varied hours, including evenings and weekends, aligns with our community-focused ethos of working together with pride.
Ready to Join Us?
If you're passionate about supporting live events and want to contribute to Lancaster's cultural scene, we'd love to hear from you. Find out more about what it's like working with us, our benefits, values and culture, by visiting lancaster.gov.uk/sites/recruitment.
Flexible working friendly
We welcome discussions about flexible working and may be able to offer hybrid working, a generous flexi-time scheme, and agreed working hours to support work-life balance.
Inclusive employer
We welcome applications from all parts of the community and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. We guarantee interviews for applicants with a disability and armed forces veterans who meet the essential criteria.
Venue Technician in Lancaster employer: Lancaster City Council
Lancaster City Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises community wellbeing and employee development. As a Joiner Apprentice, you'll gain hands-on experience while benefiting from comprehensive training, a generous annual leave allowance, and the security of the Local Government Pension Scheme, all within a vibrant and engaging environment dedicated to enhancing public spaces.
