Photography Assistant jobs in Birmingham B12

Warwick Arts Centre is the largest multi-venue arts centre outside of London, and is looking for an experienced, adaptable, and technically skilled Stage Technician to join the team. They are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels they belong, a place of fairness and equity and to be an organisation that reflects the diversity of its city. If this sounds like somewhere you would like to work, we would like to hear from you.

You will be an active member of the Technical team and play a pivotal role in bringing live events to life, supporting the delivery of all technical aspects of both our live program and conference events. It is essential that you are a communicative, collaborative, positive and pro-active individual

In this role, you'll specialise as a stage technician, which will involve counterweight flying, load ins and fit ups, and running of shows, together with AV knowledge and some basic lighting & sound operations. You will communicate well with our visiting companies and hires for incoming productions and events. Your primary responsibility will be to uphold the highest standards of technical presentation for all events while maintaining a keen awareness of health and safety regulations.

You will also assist with the timely maintenance of all equipment associated with the stage, auditorium and rehearsal/hire spaces and to assist with the inspection of all installations and equipment to ensure compliance with current legislation and licensing requirements.

Flexibility is key in the event industry, and you'll need to be prepared to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Please note a 5% availability allowance is included in the advertised salary scale.

About Warwick Arts Centre

We're passionate about the arts, and how it has the power to move, connect, inspire and present new possibilities; we're here to amplify under-represented voices, nurture the next generation of creatives, and serve as a vibrant and welcoming social hub for all.

Purpose – We’re here to share our love for the arts

Belief – We believe the arts are a place we can all meet - a place to share our experiences, a place to find common ground and understanding, a place to connect, and have the courage to transform and explore new possibilities together.

Promise – Experiences you’ll feel and never forget – be it joy, excitement or sadness and whoever you are, wherever you’re from

About the University of Warwick and Commitment to Equality

Warwick Arts Centre is a department of the University of Warwick, and the successful candidate will be employed by the University of Warwick. Founded in 1965, the University of Warwick is a world-leading institution known for its commitment to era-defining innovation across research and education.

Warwick is committed to building an organisation of mutual respect and dignity, promoting a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive working and learning environment.  We recognise that everyone is different in a variety of visible and non-visible ways, and that those differences are to be recognised, respected, and valued.  Where possible, we go beyond legislation to provide a place where everyone can thrive, supporting all staff to achieve their full potential. We aspire to remove economic, social, and cultural barriers that may otherwise prevent people from succeeding.

We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all communities regardless of culture, background, age, disability, sex/gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, religion/belief, or sexual or romantic orientation. More information about Warwick’s inclusion strategy can be found at https://warwick.ac.uk/services/socialinclusion/

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £28,042.00-£31,896.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Application question(s):

• Do you have previous professional experience in a similar role in technical theatre ?
• Do you have previous professional experience in technical stage management including counterweight, flying, rigging of lifting equipment, scenic construction, theatre carpentry?

Work Location: In person