Events Technician

Main Duties

Internal Events

• Provide technical support for all internal events across JAGS presentation spaces
• Work collaboratively with Music and Theatre Technicians on school productions and performances
• Assist the Theatre Manager with stage and technical preparations, including basic set-build work where required
• Support outdoor events such as Founder’s Day, including sound and AV provision for outdoor staging

External Hires

• Act as on-site Events Technician for external hires and public events that the school hosts, delivering sound, lighting and AV support as agreed
• Liaise professionally with visiting companies and hirers to ensure events run smoothly
• Prepare venues to agreed technical specifications and supervise safe use of equipment

Live Streaming and AV

• Assist with the setup and operation of live-streamed events, webinars and hybrid presentations
• Operate and troubleshoot AV systems including projection, screens, playback and basic video systems

Videography

• Film and edit high-quality video content for school events, performance, and promotional purposes, including the production of the annual “Year in Review” video to be shown at the Celebration of the Year event
• Manage the video archive of school events, ensuring footage is catalogued, edited and accessible for future use by staff and pupils

Sound & Lighting for Events and Performances

• Take the lead or assist in the setup, operation and de-rig of sound and lighting systems for assemblies, concerts, drama and dance performances, and other school events
• Operate and programme sound desks, microphones, playback systems, stage lighting and basic lighting control for live events
• Support theatrical lighting for school productions, including focusing lanterns, rigging, plotting and cue operation
• Provide sound support for performances, music events, choirs, bands and solo performers
• Ensure consistent technical standards across all performance and presentation spaces

Technical Operations & Maintenance

• Prepare, load, unload and de-rig equipment before, during and after events
• Ensure the upkeep, storage and routine maintenance of sound, lighting and AV equipment
• Support the efficient running of the main auditorium and associated technical areas
• Arrange hire equipment as required and assist with checking equipment on arrival
• Manage consumables within budget limitations

Health & Safety

• Comply with all health and safety policies, including safe manual handling and electrical safety
• Ensure equipment is used safely and venues are left secure and fit for use
• Contribute to risk assessments for events as required

General

• Support project managers and teaching staff during the planning and delivery of events
• Be flexible and responsive to the changing demands of a busy school environment
• Carry out any other reasonable requests

Skills and Experience Required

Operational Excellence

• Ability to read AV schematics
• Knowledge of audio and DMX signal flow
• Knowledge and management of wireless frequencies and interference
• Knowledge of operation and maintenance of audio and lighting mixing desks such as: Soundcraft Si Impact; Yamaha DM3; Yamaha TF5; Ecler DAM614; ETC Element 2, ChamSys QuickQ 20; Zero 88 FLX S24, etc.
• Experience of mixing live events using multiple sources and presenters e.g. live microphones, PowerPoint, audio playback, video etc.
• Proficiency in editing PowerPoint presentations to ensure polished, professional delivery with smooth transitions
• Experience of audio and video recording and editing
• Experience of operating video switchers
• Understanding of DSP (Digital Signal Processor)
• Experience of operating video recording equipment
• Experience of supporting live streaming events
• Ability to work at height, including use of ladders, towers and on lighting rigs
• Physically able to move and handle large and heavy equipment
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, with a willingness to work varied hours and undertake a range of duties, including evenings and weekends, as required by school events and operational needs
• Articulate in all forms of communication; fluent and accurate written and spoken English
• Excellent digital literacy
• Ability to read CAD plans (desirable)
• Carpentry skills (desirable)
• Scenic painting skills (desirable)
• Experience of building scaffolding towers (desirable)
• Experience of writing risk assessments (desirable)
• Wiring cables/soldering skills (desirable)

Personal Behaviours 

• Kindness and open-mindedness
• Intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm and a personal ethos of lifelong learning
• Resilience and optimism; someone who is willing to go the extra mile in the busy life of the school
• Team-working abilities and a keenness to enable all colleagues to contribute ideas and be part of positive change

Ethos and Whole School Values

• The enthusiasm to assist in a strong co-curricular programme
• An individual with a genuine commitment to the wellbeing of the staff and students in their care
• Committed to operating as part of the School community
• Committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and anti-racism in the School community
• Committed to sustainability within the School community

Safeguarding and Pastoral 

• Committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people
• A satisfactory Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service

Disability Confident Employer

We can confirm that we are a Disability Confident Employer (Level 1-3) who can welcome a wide-range of disabled applicants within our level of training.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, regardless of their race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and caring responsibility. We are committed to offering a working environment where everyone is valued and feels appreciated.