Technical Officer

Technical Officer
Salary: £30,296 - £33,945 (City Pay Band 4)
Contract: Permanent, Full time
Location: Corn Exchange, Cambridge
Job Reference: CCC00254
The Role:
We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced technician to join our front-line team to work on a variety of large-scaled toured events; including theatre and dance shows, rock gigs, comedy shows, classical concerts and corporate events.
As the duty technician you will be responsible for a team of people rigging and taking down large- scale productions so you will need to be able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines. With previous experience of working with industry professionals you will be adept at operating lighting
and sound systems to a precise standard.
In addition, you will have experience of event management software so programming, operating and troubleshooting digital sound desks and lighting systems for performances will be second nature to you.
About You:
Our ideal candidate will have experience of working to budgets and will possess excellent
communication skills, both written and verbal. You will have knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications and be able to demonstrate your ICT skills.
Use of Midas Pro Series Mixing Console, L Acoustics Line Array, Chamysys lighting consoles would be advantageous.
You’ll need to work flexibly to meet the needs of the role and the service and will be expected to be available to work on a rota basis that will include evenings, late nights and weekends. For working during these periods, pay enhancements will be applicable in line with the Council’s pay policy.
The skills, experience, knowledge and qualifications required for the role (where applicable). The individual you are looking for and what they will bring.
What we can offer:
Family friendly policies
Agile and Flexible working
Generous annual leave allowance 25 days’ per annum, rising to 30 days’ after five years continuous service; plus 8 days public holidays (pro rata for part time).
Annual leave purchasing scheme
Access to the highly valued Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
A variety of learning and development opportunities via a range of sources and methods
Confidential advice and support via the Employee Assistance Programme
Health and well-being programme
Subsidy for public transport
Staff reward and recognition framework
Hours:
This is a full-time role, for 37 hours per week.
Working Pattern:
On a rota basis which will include evening, late night and weekend working.
More Information:
To find out more about the requirements of the role please visit www.cambridge.gov.uk/careers and click on ‘Our Vacancies’. There you can search for the role and download the Role Profile which will tell you a bit more about the role.
You can also click on the links here to find out more information about Staff Pay and Benefits,
Working for the Council, Our Values & Behaviours or Equality & Diversity in Recruitment, If you would like an informal chat, please contact Chris Norton #####.
Application Process:
To be considered for this role, please visit www.cambridge.gov.uk/careers for ‘Our Vacancies’. You can follow the on-screen instructions to ‘Apply Online’ and complete an application.
Recruitment Timetable:
If you would like to be considered for this role, you will need to apply by 06 th May 2024.
Interviews to be confirmed.
Closing Date: 6 th May 2024
Apply link: www.cambridge.gov.uk/careers
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