Assistant Technical Manager at University of Kent

Our Technical Department delivers technical excellence for every performance, event and rehearsal. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Technical Manager to join us and support the Technical Manager in the running of the University’s Institute of Cultural and Creative Industries activity in particular in the Gulbenkian technical section providing high quality technical support and maintenance for all ICCI projects (including lighting, sound, stage management and film projection).

You will ensure the highest levels of service to visiting artists and other venue user groups, maintaining high levels of safety and security in all activities. 

The post holder will report to the Technical Manager and be part of a team of technical staff. 

As Assistant Technical Manager you will have:

• Relevant work experience in a similar technical role and excellent computing skills, ECDL or equivalent
• Experience of interpreting and delivering a professional technical rider before and during live performances
• Experience of lighting and sound operation and design and experience of running get ins/outs of internal and external companies
• Experience of managing a team and carrying out on the job training for team members
• Please refer to the person specification for a full list of requirements.

Gulbenkian is the University of Kent’s Arts Centre offering innovative, inspiring and high quality arts activity with a particular focus on the creative empowerment of children and young people.

Gulbenkian is at a very exciting stage in its development. We are a National Portfolio Organisation with Arts Council England and have developed a national and international profile through an innovative multi-arts programme and pioneering projects such as ART31 and bOing! International Family Festival.

For further details, please visit: www.kent.ac.uk/gulbenkian 

Please see the links below to view the full job description and also to apply. 

No agencies, thank you.

Please refer to the job description for a full list of duties. You will be required to fill in the main details section of the application form as well as upload your CV. Your application should clearly address the essential and desirable requirements of the Person Specification, this is how your application is scored. You should provide clear evidence and examples in your application which back-up any assertions you make in relation to each criterion

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Please note that we prioritise applications from current University of Kent redeployees. We will let you know if this post is to be filled by a redeployee as, in this instance, your application will unfortunately not be taken forward.

Applications must be made via the University’s online application system; CVs or details sent directly to the department or via email cannot be considered.

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