Music Technician

Salary: £22,671, per annum, pro rata

Location: Fareham, Hampshire

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: 20 hours per week

This is a Permanent, 20 hours per week vacancy that will close in 22 days at 23:59 BST.

The vacancy

Care to Join Us?

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and dedicated Music Technician. The information below provides more detail about the role and you may also wish to learn a little more about working for South Hampshire College Group by viewing the below video.

We offer great benefits including;

• Pension fund of up to 27.1% per annum.
• Regular training and development.
• Pathways to teaching qualifications.

Duties

• Technical support for staff and students in learning and professional environments.
• Supporting and management of equipment, cameras and media, music and theatre requirements etc.; providing technical support across lighting, sound, stage, health and safety and operating Audio-Visual systems in the theatre.
• Acting as Crew in various forms (SM, DSM, ASM, Lighting, Sound and FX) and attending production meetings.
• Organisation and supervision of learners in the theatre, dance & music studio environments.
• Management, organisation, ordering and maintenance of audio-visual equipment and specialist equipment and materials as well as tracking department spending.
• Utilise specialist equipment including sound and lighting consoles, PA systems, lighting fixtures, microphones and microphone techniques as well as specialist software (Logic Pro, Pro Tools Adobe Creative Suite and QLab). To be involved with the diagnosis of technical errors with the listed specialist equipment.
• To assist in the preparation and organisation of displays, both within the Faculty and outside.
• To prepare materials and set up equipment for use in studios and workshops, including musical instruments.
• To give practical assistance to staff in the department and assist students in a supporting role when classes are in operation.
• To assist in departmental administrative tasks which include cataloguing, filing, photocopying and labelling of resource materials.

Skills/Experience

• Experience in prioritising and organising workload, supporting a team.
• Knowledge of set building, manual handling and general health & safety requirements associated with professional theatre/music facilities.
• Practical experience in supporting an academic Music and Performing Arts environment.
• Good IT skills.

Qualifications

• English and Maths to level 2.

Ideal Attributes

• Ability to work at heights.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A well organised approach to work with good time management.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Benefits

About us

• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Generous local government/Teacher’s pension scheme contributions.
• Access to a Health Cash Plan.
• Access to our free onsite Gym.
• Discounts at our onsite salon and silver service restaurant.
• Pay per mile cycle incentive.
• Excellent development opportunities.
• Staff Recommendation scheme.
• Annual Staff Awards.

About Us

The South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) is a dynamic, purpose driven Further Education organisation with a commitment to Creating Better Futures for learners, employers and communities within South Hampshire and beyond.

We pride ourselves on living our values - Collaborative, Inclusive and Aspirational. We also understand the difference exceptional employees can make to us delivering outstanding results and we are always seeking to attract talent who can add value and who will be proud to be part of our growing organisation.