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Do you have experience in technical operation of sound, lighting, staging, and audio-visual equipment? Are you passionate about supporting live events, performances, conferences, and delivering high-quality technical services? Read on to find out more about this exciting opportunity.

Your Duties:

• Support the Arts and Events Technical Officer with the technical management and delivery of arts events, performances, conferences, and other activities across Council facilities.
• Operate and support audio visual equipment, including digital sound systems, digital lighting systems, projection, staging, and associated technical equipment.
• Assist with the design, set-up, operation, dismantling, and maintenance of lighting, sound, projection, and staging requirements for performances and events.
• Assist with the organisation of technical requirements for visiting companies, performers, and external clients, acting as a key point of contact between hirers and Council staff.
• Provide technical arts support services to staff, hirers, and users, including room preparation, exhibitions, equipment handling, storage, packing, lighting, and installation.
• Support the supervision, scheduling, and monitoring of technical workers and volunteers while working within Council venues.
• Ensure staff, users, and volunteers are aware of relevant technical procedures, health and safety requirements, evacuation procedures, and public responsibilities.
• Monitor the condition, safety, and operational effectiveness of technical equipment, assisting with maintenance, stock control, and replacement recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety legislation, Council policies, procedures, quality standards, and approved working practices.
• Carry out other reasonable duties relevant to the role, including supporting team cover during staff absence, breaks, leave, or vacancies.

Your Profile:

• 2 A-levels (Grades A–C), a relevant NVQ Level 3 qualification, or equivalent.

Minimum of three years’ experience in one of the following areas:

• Technical operation, programming, and maintenance of sound systems used in musical performances, including digital mixing consoles and related software.
• Technical operation, programming, and maintenance of stage lighting systems, including computer-controlled consoles and related software.
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety requirements within an events environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages.
• Current driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Where applicants do not hold the required qualification, they must demonstrate a minimum of five years’ relevant experience in technical event operations.

Desirable:

• Experience working across both sound and lighting technical disciplines.
• Experience supporting live performances, concerts, conferences, and large-scale events.
• Knowledge of current event production practices and technical equipment.

Assignment Details:

• Part-time, Temporary.
• Casual hours, as and when required.
• Civic Centre Lagan Valley Island, Lisburn.

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Lynn Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and adheres to all current employment legislation. Please note that only shortlisted candidates may be contacted.

Pay: £16.90 per hour

Work Location: In person