Guildford School of Acting, part of the University of Surrey, is recruiting a Performing Arts Technician (Sound) for its Operations and Events Department. The post supports theatre productions, public arts events, conferences, lectures and meetings, and maintains and manages the sound equipment. Working in a conservatoire setting, the role also supervises and mentors students and freelance staff, and manages the sound budget. Applicants need experience in a sound department on varied live productions.
What the job involves
- Provide technical expertise to support delivery of all GSA programmes
- Support the realisation of theatre productions, public arts events, research events and student society events
- Support open days, conferences, lectures and meetings
- Supervise, demonstrate and mentor students and freelance staff
- Manage and repair sound equipment
- Manage the sound equipment budget
- Provide equipment, support and maintenance across GSA activities
- Develop and apply relevant technical skills and capabilities within the team
- Manage own workload and meet deadlines
- Promote safe working and inclusive practices
Experience
- Experience working in a sound department on varied live productions
- Experienced sound technician
Skills & knowledge
- Good administrative, pastoral and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of current practices and techniques in professional theatre and entertainment production
- Up-to-date knowledge of health and safety
- Well organised, able to meet deadlines and manage own workload
- Commitment to safe working and inclusive practice
Nice to have
- Experience working in a conservatoire or other higher education setting
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
