James Allen's Girls' School
Job Summary
Job Description
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Events Technician to join our outstanding school.
The successful applicant will be a skilled, practical and proactive Events Technician, with expertise in sound, lighting and AV. They will be responsible for the smooth technical delivery of events across the JAGS presentation spaces, which include:
VWA – Main multipurpose space used for assemblies, concerts, drama and dance performances, and external hires.
Holst Hall – Multipurpose space with a raised stage. Used for smaller assemblies and concerts, and external hires.
Lecture Theatre – Purpose built presentation space in the style of a university lecture theatre.
Prep Hall – Main hall for the Prep. Used for assemblies, drama and music performances.
Pre-Prep Hall – Main space for the Pre-Prep. Used for assemblies and drama performances.
The post holder must be confident working both independently and as part of a team, able to present a calm and professional manner to pupils, staff and visiting clients, and physically capable of moving and setting up technical equipment across the site.
With its distinctive heritage as the oldest independent girls’ school in London, James Allen’s Girls’ School provides a forward-thinking and contemporary education for over 1100 girls aged 4 to 18. Located in the London borough of Southwark, JAGS has a diverse school community and is committed to inclusion in the workplace.
Closing Date: Midday on Tuesday 9 June 2026
Interview Date: Week commencing Monday 15 June 2026
Job Requirements
-Ability to read AV schematics
-Knowledge of audio and DMX signal flow
-Knowledge and management of wireless frequencies and interference
-Knowledge of operation and maintenance of audio and lighting mixing desks such as: Soundcraft Si Impact; Yamaha DM3; Yamaha TF5; Ecler DAM614; ETC Element 2, ChamSys QuickQ 20; Zero 88 FLX S24, etc.
-Experience of mixing live events using multiple sources and presenters e.g. live microphones, PowerPoint, audio playback, video etc.
-Proficiency in editing PowerPoint presentations to ensure polished, professional delivery with smooth transitions
-Experience of audio and video recording and editing
-Experience of operating video switchers
-Understanding of DSP (Digital Signal Processor)
-Experience of operating video recording equipment
-Experience of supporting live streaming events
-Ability to work at height, including use of ladders, towers and on lighting rigs
-Physically able to move and handle large and heavy equipment
Job Overview
- Job Title: Events Technician
- Salary: £25k-£30k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Events
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Tue, 09 Jun 2026
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Location:
London
Job: Events Technician
Job: Events Technician
Organisation: James Allen’s Girls’ School
Postcode: SE22 8TE
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