Senior Venue Technician
Senior Venue Technician
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Job Description
Join Surrey Heath Borough Council and be part of an organisation committed to delivery through meaningful community engagement and excellent customer service. We have a friendly and supportive staff culture with people who want to help make a real difference in our community for everyone that lives and works here. We embrace a culture of innovation and creativity welcoming new ideas.
About the Role
The Camberley Theatre is seeking a part-time Senior Venue Technician who will support the technical operation of performances and events at Camberley Theatre alongside the full-time Senior Venue Technician. This includes discussing all technical requirements with incoming companies/hirers the planning preparing and testing of in-house technical systems and the operations of the equipment during performances events and hires. The role includes responsibility for scheduling and overseeing casual staff ensuring health and safety standards are strictly adhered to and events are run safely efficiently and to a high standard. At Camberley Theatre we pride ourselves on an excellent reputation with touring companies underpinned by a can-do attitude and a knowledgeable team. Shifts will vary across daytime evening weekdays and weekends and it is imperative that applicants have good availability to accommodate this kind of shift pattern.
About You
The ideal candidate will have a polite manner with a calm and professional attitude. You must be competent and skilled in operation of all technical theatre equipment and systems and be able to train other staff or hirers in safe operation. You will have previous experience of working in a technical department of a regional receiving house theatre and the ability to work with community organisations and youth groups as well as professional touring companies. Excellent communication skills are imperative and you should have the ability to discuss and recommend technical solutions in conversation with people of varying technical ability/knowledge. You will have a desire to deliver an excellent customer and client experience and the technical ability and interpersonal skills to do so.
Additional Information
Benefits
We offer a generous benefits package including a minimum of 23 days annual leave rising to 28 days after 5 years service plus Bank Holidays a generous local government pension scheme free parking for all employees and payment of a professional membership fee. As well as subsidised gym membership at our local Places Leisure Centre and great savings from supermarkets shopping cycle to work schemes and holidays via the My Staff Shop scheme. A laptop and mobile phone will be provided for your role if applicable.
Offers are usually made at the lower end of the salary band allowing for progression.
Closing date: Sunday 5thOctober
Interview date: Thursday 9th October / Monday 13th October
Contact details
For an informal discussion please contact Kayleigh Stockley Venue and Events Manager on
Our Commitment
Surrey Heath Borough Council is committed to equality of opportunity in employment and service delivery and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. Our organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. To fulfil this commitment we have robust systems in place for the safe recruitment of staff.
NO AGENCY CALLS PLEASE
Equal Opportunities
Surrey Heath Borough Council Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
