Student Technician

We are looking for someone who is passionate about live events and wants to join our technical team to help deliver a wide range of events across our venues. You will support the setup, operation and delivery of events including student society productions, Bristol SU events and external bookings. Working across spaces including theatre venues and our 1200-capacity Anson Rooms, you will help provide technical and logistical support, operating sound, lighting, AV equipment and other event systems to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Alongside event delivery, you will help look after our equipment and spaces by carrying out checks, supporting basic maintenance and helping improve how we manage our technical resources. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems and working with students, clients and other teams. Whether you are experienced in technical events or looking to develop your skills, we are looking for someone enthusiastic, reliable and keen to get involved.

What will you bring?

• You will have experience working in live event settings, running lighting, sound or managing stages.
• You will be comfortable operating audio desks, lighting consoles, projectors and other in-venue technical equipment.
• You know how to set up, test and fault-find technical equipment to help keep events running smoothly.
• You are a skilled communicator who can work well with different teams, manage your time and stay calm under pressure.
• You are able to take responsibility for Health and Safety during event preparation and delivery.

Why apply?

Because you are excited to make a difference! We are a Living Wage accredited organisation. We offer the flexibility for work-study balance. You will get 20 days of paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro-rata depending on your hours worked. You are eligible to opt-in to our contributory pension scheme. Working at Bristol SU will give you access to a range of opportunities including the chance to shadow members of staff to learn more about what they do as well as excellent training and development opportunities to help you pursue your chosen career.

We are proud to have been recognised through numerous accreditations and awards that demonstrate our commitment to creating a positive and supportive culture. We have appeared in the Inclusive Companies top 100 list and have won a number of awards for our commitment to diversity, including best Students' Union. No wonder 87% of our employees would recommend Bristol SU as a great place to work!

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion are central to life at Bristol SU. We approach our work with positivity and celebrate our diverse and unique communities. Our people are proud of our values and care about creating diverse and supportive communities that are inclusive of age, disability, gender, identity, race, religion, sexual orientation and experience. Bristol SU strives to have an inclusive culture and an environment for all, underpinned by respect and compassion, where everyone feels welcomed, included, supported, valued and safe.

Bristol SU recognises that candidates from some backgrounds/identities may face additional barriers throughout their careers and when applying for new roles across the sector. We are committed to taking positive action to expand the diversity of our staff team by offering two guaranteed interview schemes - a scheme for people of colour and a scheme for disabled people. Be yourself, be proud of the work you do and build a career in a place that knows different is good.

Key dates

• Closing Date: 20 August 2026, 10am
• Shortlisting: 26 August 2026
• Interviews: 3 September 2026

For general enquiries, please contact us at bristolsu-people@bristol.ac.uk