Theatre Technician / Digital Media Specialist

Theatre Technician / Digital Media Specialist
Tiverton, Devon
About Us
Founded in 1604, Blundell’s is a co-educational independent school for pupils aged 3 – 18 years. Based on 90 acres of beautiful Devon countryside, Blundell’s fosters a friendly and open environment where both students and staff can thrive. Boasting excellent facilities and the best in pastoral care, we are committed to providing an outstanding learning experience for all students.
We are now looking for a Theatre Technician / Digital Media Specialist to join our team on a permanent, full-time basis.
You will be working during term time, plus four weeks during school holidays. Saturday morning and evening working will be required during term time.
The Benefits
- Salary of £29,000 per annum
- 4 weeks’ paid holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Meals during term time
- Branded uniform provided (as required)
- Relevant internal and external training provided
- Use of excellent on-site sports facilities including gym, swimming pool, tennis courts and fitness suite at staff opening times
- Free staff parking
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work Scheme
This is an unmissable opportunity for an individual with experience of technical services and a strong grasp of theatrical lighting techniques and installations to join our excellent school.
You’ll discover a multifaceted role where no two days are the same, alongside a range of fantastic benefits, including training opportunities designed to enhance your skills and support your professional growth!
What’s more, we’re located in 100 acres of glorious Devon countryside, so you’ll get to work in idyllic surroundings, providing a unique backdrop for your professional endeavours and promoting a sense of wellbeing and connection to nature.
If you’re ready to leverage your technical expertise in a supportive and inspiring environment, read on and apply today!
The Role
As our Theatre Technician / Digital Media Specialist, you will support our Drama and Marketing department with the delivery of filming, editing and photographic work.
You’ll support a range of school events taking place within our dedicated theatre, Ondaatje Hall, co-ordinating the delivery, implementation and monitoring of lighting, sound and AV technical services.
Working closely with teaching staff on extra-curricular and academic productions, you’ll film and edit photos and video, ensuring compliance with all aspects of legislative and health and safety requirements.  
About You
To be considered as our Theatre Technician / Digital Media Specialist, you will need:
 - Operational experience of technical services, including the provision of lighting, sound, AV and live streaming
- Experience of analogue and digital sound desks
- Experience of maintaining equipment in safe working order
- An understanding of theatrical lighting techniques and installations
- Strong planning and organisational skills
- Proficiency in IT, including Microsoft Office suite, MAC software (such as iMovie) and relevant video formats
The closing date for this role is 14th June 2024.
Other organisations may call this role Sound Technician, Lighting Technician, Lighting & Electrics Technician, Stage Technician, Production Technician, or Venue Technician.
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