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Job Category: Non-Teaching:Contract Type: PermanentWorking Hours: 42 hours per week annualisedWorker Type: Onsite WorkerSalary: Starting Salary is xc2xa331,448 (Level one) rising to xc2xa334,120 (Level four) 'pro rata for part-time'Location: Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall NG1 5NDWe've got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you've been looking for? Read on to find out morexe2x80xa6Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

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About the RoleOur busy technical department are seeking a dedicated, enthusiastic and experienced Technician to join our resident, fulltime staff who will be based in the Theatre Royal but, will be expected to also work in the Concert Hall and any other areas where your skillset may be required.As a Technician, you will provide hands on support to visiting companies working and when required leading on Get-Ins, Get-Outs and performances throughout the venue to deliver our performances, rehearsals and events to the highest possible standards of safety, quality and efficiency.This will include work on mainstage events in both the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall, as well as foyer events, maintenance work and other projects. Also, maintenance periods; to include cleaning, safety inspections and repairs plus, any other remedial work needed by the venue.The successful applicant will have an up to date working knowledge of lighting and sound equipment ideally including ETC Eos lighting consoles and/or DiGiCo SD series sound desks, a competent knowledge of the set-up and repair of current lighting and sound fixtures and peripherals; an able knowledge of the rigging of motors and associated equipment; a good knowledge of industry standard practices, procedures and methodology for efficient and safe working within the venue. As well as preferably, at least one years' experience working in a mid/large scale venue.About You

• Experience of lighting and/or sound for concerts, musicals and plays; amateur and professional.
• Experience of the technical delivery of presented / production work in a mid/large scale venue.

You can find the job description for this postAt Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the for applicants page.For informal enquiries please contact Bob Betts by email at Bob.Betts@nottinghamcity.gov.ukClosing Date: 6th June 2025Previous applicants need not apply.Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.Interviews will be held within two weeks of the closing dateIf you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre:By applying to this job, you agree to ourAbout Us:Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years' service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
• Smart Working - to support your work life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!

Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ community (LGBTQ+) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we'd like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes.We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.

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