Sound & Lighting Technician (SU0079)

Are you interested in the operational side of events? Do you want to be part of the backstage action of our club nights and live events?

We are seeking an enthusiastic Sound and Lighting Technician to join our entertainments team to help run our event programme in Asylum and Sanctuary Bar.

The role will involve working events within the venues and having sole responsibility for the delivery of the sound and lighting for them.

This is your chance to be at the heart of the Students’ night life! If you will be a student at the University of Hull for the 2024/25 academic year then you are and ideal candidate for this role

About Us

Hull University Students’ Union is a Charity, with a large trading subsidiary which included SPAR and JD Wetherspoon; our primary purposes are:

Advancement of education, promoting the interests and welfare of students during study and representing, supporting and advising students.Being the recognised representative channel between students and the University of Hull and other representative bodies.Providing social, cultural sporting, recreational activities, and forums for discussions and debate for the personal development of its students.

Our Trading Subsidiary provides a range of services for students including, a Supermarket, a pub, a nightclub, coffee and food outlets.

Our Values:

Inclusive –  We actively support Equality and Diversity we adapt our services to reflect and meet the evolving needs of our members.

Innovative – We look to the future seeking new opportunities, collaborations and partnerships; we are imaginative, creative and progressive

Positive – We continually work to improve your Union, we are confident, optimistic and solution focused.

Fun – We focus on making your time at University as enjoyable as possible.

Supportive – We listen, look out for your best interests and make sure your voice is heard.

About the Role

Manage the set-up of technical equipment including responsibility for PA, lighting of all Hull University Student Union events from Bongo’s Bingo, to general club nights like Tower and society performances. Support the management team or subcontractors running the technical elements of a show.  Deliver excellent customer service and customer management, at all times  To keep the stage and backstage area clean and tidy and in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines.Assisting with room set ups, which may involve some heavy lifting.

Reports to: Entertainments Manager

Direct / Indirect reports: None

About You

To excel in this role, you will have the drive and ambition to succeed and have sound knowledge and experience within the event industry Lighting, sound and power.

Essential:

•                 Ability to work at heights when required

•                 Ability to lift heavy objects safely when required

•                 Must be flexible to work unsociable hours including evenings and weekends.

•                 Previous experience of using lighting control and PA systems

•                 Good IT Skills

•                 Knowledge and awareness of Health and Safety procedures

•                 Confidence to liaise with production teams and students

•                 Remain calm whilst working under pressure.     

•                 Be able to prioritise duties

•                 Be able to work unsupervised in a busy environment

•                 Be confident and self-motivated

•                 Welcome and embrace change, with a positive attitude

•                 Maintain excellent time-keeping and attendance

•                 Be professional at all times

•                 Always be a good team player

•                 Be able to communicate well with people of all levels

Benefits

Discount in our SPAR shop, Wetherspoon Sanctuary and The Asylum plus opportunity for free tickets to events.

We are committed to ensuring our workforce accurately reflects the diversity of the world we live in.  We positively encourage applications from all individuals irrespective of gender, age, home country, ethnic background, sexuality, religious beliefs or disability.

All candidates will be treated equally and all appointments made on merit.

If you require any further information or wish to discuss this role please email HUSU-HR@hull.ac.uk or telephone 01482 465860.

To apply please click on the link below:

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Closing date: Tuesday 26th March at 12 noon.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high number of applicants. 

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Closing Date: 26 Mar 2024

Subject Group/Team: Operational/Admin Support/Manual/Specialist

Salary: £10.52 per hour
Zero Hour contract