Performing Arts Technical Manager / Stage and Set Lead Technician who is a skilled individual, ideally with relevant experience in performance arts, drama, theatre, auditorium, set design, sound and lighting, and/or current multimedia technology is required for a well-established Education Trust based in Hedge End, Southampton. SALARY: £26,818 per annum FTE, Actual Annual Salary £23,001 LOCATION: Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent (term time only) WORKING HOURS: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm, Friday 8.00am - 3.30pm, term time only (39 weeks) - Flexibility will be required when there are performance weeks/evening events JOB OVERVIEW We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Performing Arts Technical Manager / Stage and Set Lead Technician who is a skilled individual, ideally with relevant experience in performance arts, drama, theatre, set design, sound and lighting, and/or current multimedia technology. Working as a Performing Arts Technical Manager / Stage and Set Lead Technician you will complement the current team, driving the use of new technologies and performing arts across the curriculum. As a large secondary school with an active student technical team, the Performing Arts Technical Manager / Stage and Set Lead Technician will ideally have some experience working with young people/students, although this is not essential. DUTIES Your duties and responsibilities as the Performing Arts Technical Manager / Stage and Set Lead Technician will include: Leading technical support for school staff and students using the school performing arts facilities including the stage and auditoriums Ensuring the appropriate operation of all lighting and sound equipment for school and community performances Advising and providing technical support for Community groups/individuals using the centre and other community facilities, where appropriate Taking overall responsibility for the development and training of students on site as a technical crew for productions Taking overall responsibility for Radio Club and Backstage Crew Clubs Managing the inventory usage of the main hall and auditoriums Providing technical support across the school as and when required Monitoring the effective use of school performing arts equipment and ensuring all jobs are booked into the CA techs ticketing system BENEFITS Helping to shape the futures of children in the community Welcoming, Supportive, Friendly and sociable colleagues An Amazing Competitive salary Free large on-site car park Good transport links A tax efficient Cycle-to-Work scheme through salary sacrifice An amazing rate for staff membership at the modern on-site Leisure Centre Enrolment in one of the UK’s Largest public sector pension schemes The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The school will ensure that all their recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. All successful candidates will be subject to Disclosure and Barring Service / DBS checks along with other relevant employment checks. We reserve the right to close any of our vacancies early. APPLY TODAY… By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose. JOB REF: AWDO-P12810 Full-Time, Permanent, Term Time Jobs, Careers and Vacancies. Find a new job and work in Hedge End, Southampton, Hampshire. Multi-Job Board Advertising and CV Sourcing Recruitment Services provided by AWD online. Performing Arts - Theatre - Drama - Set Design - Sound Technician - Lighting Technician - Multimedia Technology AWD online specialise in sourcing candidates and advertising vacancies on multiple job boards for companies on a non-commission basis. AWD online operates as an employment agency. AWD-IN-SPJ