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Vacancy details
Salary: £25,432
Reference No.: SR2203
Campus: Cross Campus
Hours: 37 hrs / week|52 weeks / year
Contract: Permanent
Job Details
USP College are seeking to appoint a committed and motivated art, media & theatre Technician to oversee the day to day running of the departments, maintain equipment, run shows and gigs and finally to support learning.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Provide support in the maintenance and development of materials, resources, and equipment.
- Oversee the ordering of resources, monitoring stock levels, and ensuring adherence to budget constraints.
- Assist the Creative Industries Managers with various duties as required.
- Set up and operate equipment for teaching and exhibitions, offering support to staff and students.
- Offer guidance and training in the safe and effective use of technical equipment.
- Play a key role in preparing and setting up exhibitions, displays, and framing projects.
- Assist in the development of digital learning resources, supporting the teaching staff in this area.
- Maintain comprehensive documentation systems, including operating procedures, equipment manuals, records, and inventories.
- To provide technical support in the areas of lighting, rigging, project/stage management for rehearsals, productions, events and teaching sessions.
- To operate technical equipment for rehearsals, performances and events.
- Provide an efficient portage service, including the secure receipt and storage of deliveries for the Art and Design Department.
- Ensure that health and safety documentation is visible, accurate, and up to date for all equipment.
- Collaborate with the Finance Manager and teaching staff to conduct stock checks, order consumables, and maintain records.
- Carry out general maintenance on equipment within the department.
- Undertake training to serve as the department's First Aider.
- Work closely with the I.T Support team to ensure the smooth operation of computer suites.
- Promote a safe and healthy working environment in line with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974.
- Encourage and implement recycling initiatives where possible.
Job Requirements
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
- Ability to work within budget constraints and manage resources effectively.
- Competent in providing technical support and training on equipment usage.
- Experience in setting up exhibitions or displays would be an advantage.
The right candidate will have:
- Degree within subject area
- Knowledge and experience of art and media in order to support learning
- Competency and confidence working with in a range of Arts and Media processes, techniques and equipment.
- Good practical background in technical support
- Experience operating a lighting desk and lighting grid
Why choose us?
Our strategy is to create a Career Focused, Digital Learning environment, ensuring that the learner experience and our relationship within our community, local and regional employers, are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be selected as finalists for the AoC Beacon awards for effective use of digital Technology in FE. Providing a high achieving, focused learning environment allowing our students to achieve the grades they need for higher educations, or the skills and aptitude required to secure a suitable role in their chosen career. Our college is set in the leafy suburbs of Essex, with easy access to surrounding areas and amenities, we are based in a well-connected location both by road and rail.
What we offer:
- A dedicated and friendly team of professionals who are keen to develop and learn
- Excellent pension provision
- Annual Staff Awards
- CPD days - opportunities to grow and development through mentorship and coaching
- Free onsite parking
- Staff appreciation days
- Eye care vouchers
- Onsite Starbucks & Restaurant
- Well-being days & activities
- Electric Vehicle Scheme*
- Discounted gym membership
- Hybrid Working available
- Fully immersive teaching rooms allow simultaneous online teaching at multiple locations
- Free Employee Assistance Programme available 24/7, 365 days offering legal & financial advice, as well as general support & guidance
* subject to terms & conditions