Theatre Technician in Aberystwyth

Aberystwyth Arts Centre is very excited to be able 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, there are lots of 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 enabling the technical department to deliver the highest standards possible.
• 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.
• To act as a professional public face for the Arts Centre, liaising directly with customers and clients.

Essential 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 Theatre or Arts Centre.
• A minimum of three years’ experience as a technician in a setting involving theatre performances and live events.
• Experience of supervising a team.
• Good interpersonal skills, enabling effective team working relationships.
• An excellent understanding of the theatre production process.
• 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.

Desirable:

• Creative department experience - Designer, Lighting Designer, AV design or sound design.
• A good understanding of Avolite consoles and Robe moving light fixtures.
• A good understanding of ETC lighting systems including ETC lighting consoles.
• A good understanding of Vectorworks CAD.
• A good understanding of Yamaha sound consoles.

Benefits:

• Flexible working policy.
• Hybrid Working.
• 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.

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and communities and those that are currently underrepresented in our workforce. This includes but is not limited to Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities, and female candidates.