We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Drama Technician. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to teaching, performance and research within the Martin Harris Centre for Music, Drama and Film. Working as part of the Humanities Technical Operations Team, the post holder will support the safe and efficient operation of specialist facilities, equipment and performance technologies. The role will contribute to the smooth running, maintenance and organisation of the Centre’s technical spaces, while providing technical support and training to staff, students, visitors and external users.
You will be responsible for:
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Providing technical support for teaching, performance and research and across the Martin Harris Centre.
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Setting up, using and supporting a range of performance technologies, equipment and software for teaching, performances, conferences and events.
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Programming lighting, sound and visuals using appropriate technologies and platforms for theatre performances and events.
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Supporting the safe and efficient operation of theatres, teaching rooms, studios and associated technical areas.
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Contributing to the maintenance, repair, inspection, storage and cataloguing of technical equipment, consumables and materials.
We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.
About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:
You should demonstrate:
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Relevant technical theatre qualification, equivalent vocational training, or practical experience in a relevant technical environment.
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Experience of providing technical support for theatre performance, rehearsal, or event activity.
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Experience of rigging and programming lighting for theatre and events, ideally using ETC Eos.
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Experience of rigging and programming sound and visuals for theatre and events, ideally using Qlab.
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Ability to identify and solve technical problems, including equipment fault diagnosis, troubleshooting and basic maintenance.
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Experience of training, inducting or demonstrating safe equipment use, processes or procedures to staff, students, visitors or external users.
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Experience of supporting users with different levels of technical knowledge, providing routine advice and escalating issues where necessary.
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Practical technical theatre skills, including confidence with lighting, sound, video, recording or related performance technologies.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a technical team and collaborate with colleagues across the University.
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Willingness to continue developing technical knowledge and to share knowledge with others.
We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.
Our benefits include:
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Generous employer pension contribution
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Christmas closure across all departments outside of annual leave and bank holidays
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Purple Place employee discount platform
For more information, please see University of Manchester Benefits. You can also find information on our Flexible and Hybrid working arrangements.
We are an open place of enquiry and challenge. We embrace and celebrate difference, diversity and debate, and we pride ourselves on being a place of education, learning and community where we are able, within the law, to question and test received wisdom, express new ideas and explore controversial or unpopular topics and opinions.
Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews
Name: Tom Pearce
Email Address: [email protected]
General enquiries and administrative support
Technical and job portal support
This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.