Theatre Events Technician
Vacancy reference: 187236
Location: Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6GG
Grade and salary: Grade 5.1, £32,108 per annum (pro rata), equivalent to £16.92 ph
Acting Theatre Events Duty Technician: Grade 5.3, £33,810 per annum (pro rata), equivalent to £17.81 ph
Contract type: Fixed term (1 year - with the potential for this to be extended for a further 12-month period)
Hours: Variable hours (including weekends and evenings)
About the role
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the technical team at the Stephen A. Schwarzman Centre for the Humanities, a major new cultural venue at the University of Oxford.
This role offers the chance to work across a range of professional performance spaces, supporting a varied programme of events including theatre, music, film and exhibitions. You will assist in the delivery and operation of events, working alongside experienced technicians and supporting visiting artists, students and external companies.
The position involves hands-on technical work across lighting, sound and video, contributing to the smooth running of events and the ongoing development of the Centre’s facilities.
About you
Joining at a key stage as the Centre opens to the public, you will play an important role in shaping a new, high-quality cultural programme designed to engage a wide range of audiences.
You will be an enthusiastic and reliable individual who enjoys practical work, values teamwork, has a basic level of events experience, and is keen to develop your technical skills within a professional arts environment.
Flexible working hours are required, including evenings and weekends.
The duties and skills required are described in further detail in the job description.
How to apply
Please send your CV to Andy Furneaux and quote vacancy reference 187236 on all correspondence.
Your application will be judged solely on the basis of how you demonstrate that you meet the selection criteria stated in the job description.
As part of your application, you will be asked to provide details of two referees and indicate whether we can contact them now.
Additional information
Please read the full job description below for all the information needed for this role.
Non-technical questions about this job should be addressed to the recruiting department directly at hr@humanities.ox.ac.uk.