Technical Co-ordinator

Summary

Warwick Arts Centre, the largest multi-venue arts complex outside of London, attracts thousands of visitors each year to an exciting range of events, from theatre and music to comedy, visual arts, and family performances. We’re looking for a Technical Co-ordinator to help us deliver exceptional technical services and bring these events to life.

More Details

As a key member of our dynamic team, you’ll help oversee the technical operations of the Arts Centre, ensuring events run smoothly from start to finish. Working closely with the Technical Manager, you’ll coordinate staffing, technical requirements, and ensure all visiting artists, societies, and event organizers have the support they need to create outstanding experiences.

You’ll assist leading a talented team of technical staff, to deliver a seamless service while also collaborating with front-of-house, programming, and other departments. Whether you’re assisting with the setup of a major production or supporting an intimate performance, you’ll play an essential role in making every event a success.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to help lead and motivate a team of technical staff to deliver a seamless service to our customers. You will work collaboratively with colleagues within the technical, front-of-house and programming teams to provide an excellent customer experience. As an ambassador for Warwick Arts Centre, you will have the opportunity to interact with a diverse range of users and visitors, making a positive impact on their experience. You will also have the opportunity to keep up to date with technological developments in the Technical Theatre and performance industry, advising on their suitability for use at Warwick Arts Centre.

We are looking for a proactive, positive, and flexible candidate who alongside primarily covering a weekday daytime schedule, will undertake a duty technician role on events each fortnight that will be outside of these core hours. This may include occasional overnight, weekends, customary and statutory days. You should have experience in technical theatre operations and an understanding of the legal framework of Health and Safety regulations. You should also be a competent IT user and able to use and quickly learn different systems and packages, including excel, word, CAD packages, and specialist theatre and cinema software. In return, we offer a competitive salary, the opportunity for training and development, and the chance to be part of a dynamic team at one of the UK’s leading arts centres. BECTU/UK Theatre get out payments and overtime payments may be applicable to the role.

We’re looking for someone who’s ready to make a lasting impact at one of the UK’s most vibrant arts venues and continue to actively build an environment where every individual can fulfil their potential and be proud ambassadors for Warwick Arts Centre at the University of Warwick.

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 salary listed.

Due to the nature of the work overtime may be available for those interested.

Organisation

Warwick Arts Centre

Location Type

Specific location

Salary Type

Salaried

Salary (Exact)

£27,339 – £31,141

Closing Date

19/01/2025

Contract Type

Permanent

Job Type

Backstage & Technical