Technican, The Backstage Centre at South Essex Colleges Group

This role will be responsible for a variety of areas around the College to provide technical advice and support to the Academic Staff and Curriculum areas and fully contribute to the learner experience and their success.

Job overview:

We require a reliable, hands-on Stage Technician to deliver a safe, professional and friendly service to our media and event clients. You will support the operation and maintenance of facilities and equipment on our soundstage, working with production teams and site staff to ensure smooth running of the building and its operations.

Responsibilities

• Support touring, filming and event clients in their use of The Backstage Centre facilities.
• Provide support to South Essex College staff and students in their use of The Backstage Centre, as well as other community projects and events.
• Assist with power, rigging, lighting, sound, staging, and audiovisual equipment, as required.
• Carry out routine checks and basic maintenance of equipment.
• Keep hire spaces, storage and work areas tidy, organised and presentable.
• Maintain venue procedures and health and safety requirements.
• Report faults, hazards and equipment damage promptly.
• Work cooperatively with clients and staff.

About you

This role may involve working at height and manual handling. Relevant training in areas such as rigging, electrical safety or working at height are advantageous, but training may be provided.

We are looking for someone with:

• Experience in a media or live-events environment is preferred.
• Familiarity with stage equipment, power usage and safe manual handling.
• Good communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• Reliability and flexibility to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
• Willingness to learn new equipment and procedures.

Benefits include

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Continued Professional Development
• Free breakfast at most campuses (term time)
• Free parking subject to obtaining a parking permit
• Various other benefits are available, such as subsidised eye tests, contribution to flu injections, cycle to work schemes, RAC discounts and more!