Specialist Technician (L&T) – Live Performance – Stage

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The opportunity

The School of Performance at Wimbledon College of Arts, UAL, provides a single campus experience where Acting and Performance and Performance Design and Technologies are delivered together. With live performance as its primary focus, the school provides a collaborative and technically rich environment where ‘performance’ can be fully explored. Following a multimillion-pound investment programme, Wimbledon is now progressing with its ambition to become a world leading centre for performance.

To fully activate our new performance spaces, we are expanding our staff team. We are investing a department of specialist technicians, capable of growing our performance portfolio and contributing towards raising our global profile as a ‘centre for performance’.

The technical team within the school of performance support the theatre alongside several technically enhanced spaces, hosting numerous live performance productions throughout the year. Working through developmental stages and rehearsals through to the final output, the live performance technicians are an integral part of the student journey.

About you

With an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject or considerable experience in a similar technical role, you will have working knowledge of technical theatre processes. Your application will need to evidence proven experience in scenic rigging and set construction, and experience of teaching and demonstrating techniques related to sound, lighting, and theatre stage craft. Additionally, you should possess good communication skills, a good working knowledge of IT skills, and the ability to manage resources effectively. You should also be able to solve predictable problems and carry out routines that require concentration.

An Open Day for potential applicants is taking place on Thursday 23 March 2023 between 10.00 – 14.00 at Wimbledon College of Arts, Merton Hall Road, London SW19 3QA.  If you are interested in attending, please book a place via the link below:

Wimbledon College of Arts Technical Recruitment Day Tickets, Thu 23 Mar 2023 at 10:00 | Eventbrite

Interviews are scheduled to take place between 20 – 24 April 2023.

Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Christine Crouch, Resourcing Advisor at jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk.

We are UAL

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures.

Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

Our culture

We are a global University, welcoming over 22,000 students and 6,000 staff from 130 countries. We aim to be a university where people can be themselves and feel supported to reach their full potential. That’s why we are proud to be members of the Race Equality Charter (REC) and Business Disability Forum, are a Disability Confident Scheme Committed and Living Wage employer and maintain our status as a Stonewall Diversity Champion.

Application process

We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding.

We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.

If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. We aim to communicate any changes to the closing date with at least 24 hours’ notice. If you have any general questions or have accessibility needs, please refer to our Contact us page.

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