Technical Manager – Performance Venues at University of Sheffield

We have a new and exciting opportunity to join our team who manage and curate events, festivals and performances for both the University and city-wide audiences, as well as supporting our students’ professional and recreational work in the creative arts. For more information about Performance Venues please follow the link to our website

You will play a key role in the planning and delivery of technical support operations for a wide variety of events across our three venues, The Octagon, Firth Hall and the Drama Studio. Offering support to both internal and external events, the service you and your team provide will vary in complexity but will always be consistent in quality. You will support professional touring production teams as well as providing advice to those less technically competent, and train students in a wide range of technical skills. You and your team will keep our technical systems, equipment and supporting documentation maintained to a high standard and provide  recommendations for technical system upgrades to keep us up to date.

What We Offer

• 38 days annual leave (including closure days and Bank Holidays), with the possibility to purchase up to ten additional days.
• Up to 5 days of paid time off to cover emergency caring responsibilities.
• A commitment to work life balance including flexible working opportunities where possible.
• A highly competitive pension scheme.
• Discounts at participating shops and cinemas, and a cycle to work scheme.
• A commitment to your development, with programmes, learning modules and mentoring schemes.
• An inclusive and diverse workplace.
• A commitment to your wellbeing, with confidential emotional support, support for those going through the menopause, experiencing fertility treatment and having a baby, paid leave for IVF treatment and more.

Further information can be found at https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs/benefits

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