
Norden Farm Centre for the Arts
Job Summary
Job Description
This role encompasses all technical aspects involved in delivering a high-quality programme of live events, exhibitions and installations at Norden Farm and other venues. This includes:
- Rigging and designing lighting rigs for a range of performances
- Rigging and operating sound equipment for live and recorded events
- Supporting both professional, amateur performers
- Programming and operating Digital Cinema and a range of AV equipment
- Working with Artists to build installations in the Gallery and other areas of the building
- Supporting corporate hirers, from small meetings to large events in the theatre and throughout the building
The Technician will be expected to have a range of skills and interests covering Lighting, Live Sound and Stagecraft. Whatever your current skillset, there is significant opportunity to develop those skills and, for the right candidate, you will be encouraged and supported to broaden your knowledge and experience as a technician.
The Technician will be expected to work alone and deputise for the Technical Manager in his absence and take specific responsibilities for the maintenance and development in some areas of technical equipment.
Job Requirements
Essential
Candidates must be able to demonstrate:
- The ability to work unsupervised and thrive in a pressured environment with a fast working pace
- A good grasp of basic technical skills including lighting, sound, stage and AV presentation
- Some technical experience within a professional working environment
- A commitment to developing their skills and expertise
- A good level of IT literacy
- A genuine passion for the arts
- A willingness to work with a range of people, professional and amateur
- Excellent personal communication skills
Desirable
- Building and equipment maintenance skills
- Digital Cinema projection experience (although training will be given)
- Hemp and counterweight flying experience
- Full driving licence and own means of transport
- Interest in maintenance of small IT network/support
- Current First Aid qualification
Job Overview
- Job Title: Technician – (6 month contract)
- Salary: £25k-£30k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Combined arts
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Mon, 21 Jul 2025
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Location:
South East
Job: Technician – (6 month contract)
Job: Technician – (6 month contract)
Organisation: Norden Farm Centre for the Arts
Postcode: SL6 4PF
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