Production Technician Position available

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https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk/vacancy.aspx?ref=0219-078

 

Applications are invited for the post of Production Technician in the Department of Drama, Theatre and Dance.

 

The Department of Drama, Theatre and Dance at Royal Holloway University of London wishes to appoint a highly motivated and competent Production Technician to work as part of our Technical Team in a thriving department which enjoys international recognition for its outstanding record of research.

 

This is a permanent part time, 0.8 FTE, appointment

£24,151 to £28,377 per annum pro rata - including London Allowance

 

The department seeks applications from practitioners with, amongst other things, an aptitude for resource distribution and coordination mainly involving the allocation of rehearsal and performance space plus technical theatre equipment. Ideally the successful candidate will have a background in stage management or technical theatre. This permanent position is well suited to an applicant with developed organisational skills who is passionate about helping to support students.

 

In addition candidates will work closely with the department’s Production Manager and Theatre Electrician to maintain high standards of technical theatre within the department’s performance venues. Applicants must have: IT literacy as the post involves monitoring of resources; minimally a basic knowledge of lighting and sound operation; ideally a practical aptitude with making skills; the ability to work at height; as well as the capacity to instruct and support students in stage management and/or technical theatre practices; an interest in higher education; an understanding of current health and safety legislation and a flexible attitude to working hours as some evening and weekend working is required.

 

In return we offer a highly competitive rewards and benefits package including:

 

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Training and Development opportunities
• Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
• Various schemes including Cycle to Work, Season Ticket Loans and help with the cost of Eyesight testing.
• Free parking
• Competitive Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave provisions

The post is based in Egham, Surrey where the College is situated in a beautiful, leafy campus near to Windsor Great Park and within commuting distance from London.

 

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Sean Brennan, Production Manager on s.brennan@rhul.ac.uk.

 

To view further details of this post and to apply please visit https://jobs.royalholloway.ac.uk. The Human Resources Department can be contacted with queries by email at: recruitment@rhul.ac.uk

 

The College cannot apply for a Certificate of Sponsorship for this post. Candidates applying for this position need to have their own permission to work in the UK based on UK Visa and Immigration requirements.

 

Please quote the reference: 0219-078

 

Closing Date: Midnight, 15 March 2019

 

Interview Date: Week Commencing 1 April 2019

 

Please note that it will not be possible for the College to issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for successful candidates as this role does not fall into one of the standard occupational codes deemed eligible for sponsorship by UK Visas and Immigration. Successful candidates will therefore need to be eligible to work in the UK or have limited leave to remain in the UK and associated right to work for the duration of their employment with the College, in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006.