Lighting Technician

Location

Snape, Suffolk | United Kingdom

Job description

Britten Pears Arts is based at two sites: Snape Maltings and The Red House, both are in beautiful settings on the Suffolk coast. In addition to the world-renowned Concert Hall, Snape Maltings is also home to the Hoffmann Building and the Britten Pears Building, both of which contain a mixture of rehearsal and performance spaces.

We are known around the world for the international standard of our Aldeburgh Festival in June and our year-round programme of events including opera, choral works, orchestral concerts and contemporary dance as well as programmes and residencies for young musicians and established professionals. Our Summer Programme in August showcases a wide range of musical genres including jazz, folk, classical, big band, and world music.

We are looking for an experienced Lighting Technician to assist with the preparation and smooth running of the lighting aspects of programmed events. These will usually be at one of our own venues, but may also include other locations in East Suffolk. The successful candidate will enjoy working with artists and technicians and be dedicated to helping to produce high quality concerts and events. This post could offer an excellent opportunity for an experienced lighting technician to develop and build their lighting programming and design experience. The nature of this role requires availability on evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Ideal candidates will:

• Have experience in lighting desk operation and programming (Apex and Gio).
• Have technical experience gained in a performance venue, including preparation, rigging, and focusing of lighting fixtures.
• Be comfortable and able to work at height, on ladders and Tallescope.
• Have knowledge of health and safety issues relating to backstage work.
• Have up to date knowledge of lighting equipment and live performance technology.
• Have some knowledge and experience of video / projection playback.
• Have a flexible approach to work and working hours.
• Be able to work well as part of a team whilst having a good ability to self-motivate and use own initiative.
• Be able to work to deadlines.
• Be a clear, articulate communicator.

Snape Maltings is located in a rural part of East Suffolk, and you will need to have your own transport to get to and from work each day. If you are interested in this role but would need accommodation please talk to us.

This role can either be on an employed (PAYE) basis or a freelance (self-employed) contract.

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Salary

£3,000 per month