Job description

The University wishes to recruit a technician to join our Technical Services team who provide support to the performing arts courses and other university events. The successful candidate will be primarily focussed on supporting undergraduate, research and IGA activities within our studio theatres and events spaces. This post will play an integral role in the expansion of support for not only student and academic staff, but the wider university community and external clients.

The role holder will also be required to undertake general equipment operation, maintenance and safety checks, equipment inventory checks and updates, as well as providing advice as required. The successful candidate will be naturally inquisitive and will possess a range of relevant skills and experience, which they will be enthusiastic to apply in a variety of different applications. They will have the ability to work with initiative and independently, to set priorities and to work co-operatively within a diverse team.

About you:
The ability to adapt your knowledge and experience to support staff and students across the wide range of subject disciplines we support would be an advantage. Candidates will have experience of working in a technical theatre, especially theatre lighting design, rigging, focusing, and plotting. You will also have experience of working in the live technical operation of theatre/event performances, focusing on lighting operation. Candidates will be educated to educated to HND level in a relevant subject or equivalent practical experience. Applicants need to meet all essential criteria on the person specification to be considered for interview. This position is based in Preston.

What we can offer you:
Our people are our most important asset. We’ll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you’ll be making a positive difference to other people’s lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.

We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.

The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.

Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.

If you would like more information about this post please contact Stephen Cooke – Technical Manager by telephone on 01772 893197 or email scooke1@uclan.ac.uk

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