Sound & Light Technician in Bradford

We are looking for a Sound & Light Technician to join our Professional & Creative Department. The Sound & Light Technician is responsible for supporting the efficient operation of the department’s studios, performance spaces, and computer suites. The role will also involve providing technical assistance for scheduled events and occasional evening performances. This is a front-facing position requiring close collaboration with students and colleagues across the Music and Performing Arts teams. The post holder will contribute to delivering an exceptional student experience and maintaining the highest standards in both academic delivery and performance production.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring the allocation of all practical resources is organised and maintained, and made available across the Faculty as required (particularly with a focus on the area of Performance and Music).
• To support teaching sessions where required and timetabled.
• Ensuring compliance with College procedures and regulations.
• Providing general technical support and resources.
• Maintaining the studios and workshops to a professional standard.
• To provide technical assistance, including demonstration, particularly in relation to the operation of equipment and supporting specialist processes for teaching staff and students.
• To move and set up equipment and materials to different locations as required.
• To carry out technical duties appropriate to their own skills and to prepare various items of equipment and teaching aids as required.
• To prepare materials for practical classes and ensure, where required, correct disposal of waste.
• To ensure safe storage of resources and equipment within the workshops, and assist in the ordering of new resources as required.
• To implement and promote College regulations, policies and procedures.
• To assist the Lead Technician with costings and control of materials and equipment when specified.
• To participate in the development of workshops where appropriate.

The Ideal Candidate

Our ideal candidate will be a learner and quality-focused with a commitment to our vision of working together to transform lives. You should be able to contribute to our journey to Outstanding, creating a positive working and study environment, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion should be embedded within your core values.

Education & Training

• A Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject, or equivalent professional experience.
• GCSE 4 – 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in Maths, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale.
• GCSE 4 - 9 or equivalent level 2 qualification in English, or be prepared to pass a test before the interview to demonstrate level 2 ability, and then, if appointed, achieve within an agreed timescale.

Experience

• Recent academic, industrial, or commercial experience in an area appropriate to the job specification.
• Theoretical and practical knowledge to successfully manage the operation of general technician duties is required.
• Ability to utilise IT for administrative purposes.
• Proven ability to carry out risk assessments in line with COSHH and other statutory requirements.

For an informal discussion about the role, please email recruit@bradfordcollege.ac.uk. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, depending on the level of interest and number of applications, so early application is advised.

Benefits Of Working At Bradford College

• Generous annual leave entitlement – equivalent to 30 days of holidays, plus bank holidays.
• Additional college closure days, including a 2-week Christmas closure.
• West Yorkshire Pension Scheme, with a generous 18% employer contribution.
• Annual salary reviews.
• Career progression opportunities – 54% of all vacancies are filled internally.
• Free sports and gym facilities.
• Free wellbeing initiatives and access to staff wellbeing space.
• Confidential employee assistance service and on-site mental health first aiders.
• Access to Bradford College benefits hub with discounts and cashback.
• Discounts on greener travel and local transport.
• On-site dining facilities and campus amenities.
• Training and development opportunities.

Bradford College is committed to supporting and promoting diversity and inclusion amongst our staff and student body. We promote applications across all sections of the community and particularly encourage underrepresented groups to apply. This role is subject to safeguarding checks as noted above.