Technical & Performance Resource Assistant - Evenings in Leeds

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Job Reference: LUM105/2745

Number of Positions Requested: 1

Contract Type: LC - Term Time Only - Permanent

Working Hours: 37

City/Town: Leeds

Closing Date: 26/07/2026

Job Category: Student Support

Campus: At Leeds Conservatoire, there are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least 35 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time staff).
• The People’s Pension
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card). Staff can also receive discounted tickets to ‘The Venue’.
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities - including staff development days
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

About the Role:

Working Hours are Monday to Friday 4:30pm to 12:30am. 33 weeks per year. Recording Studios are an integral part of Leeds Conservatoire and are supported by an enthusiastic and supportive team. We are looking to appoint a Technical & Performance Resource Assistant to support our students, staff and external visitors. The successful candidate will be required to deal with enquiries and provide support for both staff and students in using recording studio equipment and systems. We are looking for candidates who are confident working with analogue and digital recording technologies, and supporting others with technology. This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertaken by Leeds Conservatoire for the successful candidate.

What You Will Do:

• Maintaining the currency of the recording studios, band rooms, practice rooms and DJ Suite; ensuring that they are operational at all times.
• Distributing equipment to staff and students, ensuring all records are up to date, and offering technical support and advice to students and staff.
• Delivering relevant demonstrations to students and staff on the use of equipment and software.
• Supporting the Music Production Resources Manager and Performance Resources Manager respectively with project work.

About You:

• A Level 3 qualification in Music or Music Technology, ideally holding a Bachelor’s degree in Music or Music Technology.
• Possess prior experience with recording equipment and software.
• A strong understanding of Health and Safety practices in studio environments.
• Solid knowledge of current DJ equipment and software is essential, as well as proficiency in Apple Mac DAW software.
• Excellent IT skills and a good working knowledge of standard office software such as Word and Excel.
• Additionally, the ability to solder and carry out minor equipment repairs is required.
• Demonstrate strong planning and organisational abilities, with the capacity to manage a busy workload and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are a must, alongside a strong customer service ethos.
• The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team is crucial.

About Us:

Leeds Conservatoire is a successful higher education provider dedicated to music, theatre, and performance, offering a vibrant and supportive learning environment for aspiring artists. Our strong industry connections provide students with invaluable real-world experience and opportunities, equipping them for successful careers in the creative sectors. We pride ourselves on creating a rewarding and stimulating workplace for our staff, fostering collaboration and innovation within a supportive and creative community. We are committed to nurturing the next generation of artists and are proud to contribute to the vibrant cultural landscape of Leeds and beyond. At Leeds Conservatoire, we offer development opportunities, allowing our staff to thrive alongside a diverse team of leading professionals and talented students. Our state-of-the-art facilities and thriving student community further enhance our creative environment, making it an inspiring place to work and grow.

As an organisation committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, we are constantly striving to recruit staff which are representative of our student body and the wider region, to enable us to bring new voices to our community.

SAFeguarding: At Leeds Conservatoire we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: We welcome applications from all backgrounds and select candidates on merit against the person specification. Our processes are designed to:

• provide equal opportunity and comply with relevant equality legislation;
• reduce bias through structured, evidence-based assessment;
• make reasonable adjustments where needed so candidates can perform at their best.

We are committed to a respectful working environment where people are treated with dignity, and where a range of perspectives can be expressed and discussed appropriately within the law and our policies.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward any unsolicited CVs in relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly. We do not recognise submissions of unsolicited or speculative CV applications from recruitment agencies. We shall not be liable for any fee / commission in the event we employ a candidate that may have been submitted as an unsolicited/speculative application from an uninstructed recruitment agency.