TECHNICAL ASSISTANT – The Met, Bury

BURY METROPOLITAN ARTS ASSOCIATION is a registered charity which promotes live music, theatre and arts throughout Bury. BMAA is committed to the following values in the pursuit of our objectives and mission:

QUALITY: The Met believes in providing the highest possible quality of presentation of the performing arts. The definition of quality encompasses the presentation of new work, the experience and learning of audiences and artistic merit.

RESPECT: The Met deals with all staff, audiences, users and external contacts on the basis of respect, providing staff development and positive customer care, and nurturing partners and collaborators.

CULTURAL DIVERSITY AND ACCESSIBILITY: The Met always aims for the widest possible access to artistic and cultural activities, which reflect the interests of diverse communities, within and outside The Met premises.

ARTISTIC DEVELOPMENT: The Met believes that it should contribute to the development of both audiences and artists, supporting opportunities to learn and perform.

COMMUNITY: The Met believes that its work should facilitate the respectful engagement of all its partners and contacts in creative activity and response.

SUSTAINABILITY: The Met believes that its activities should be sustainable, offering continuity and the fulfillment of expectations, and should contribute to a healthy and sustainable environment.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job title:                             TECHNICAL ASSISTANT

Salary:                               £7 per hour/

Contract:                            Permanent, part-time

Accountable to:                  Director

Immediate Supervisor:         Technical Manager

Immediate Subordinates:     Volunteers, trainee staff

Hours of Duty:                    12 hours per week  (Primarily weekends subject to programme of events)

Special Conditions:             Calls arranged with Technical Manager during preceding week.  Some unsociable hours; no overtime payable, but TOIL will be arranged

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

None. A willingness to undertake relevant professional development.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALITIES REQUIRED

Proven knowledge of technical equipment (lighting, sound) preferably in field of theatre & music

Ability to operate effectively within a small team

Ability to work along side artists, theatre companies and other visitors to the Met in a courteous and professional manner

Willingness to assist user groups and individuals tactfully and sympathetically

Proven ability to work efficiently and methodically  under direction

Demonstrable interest in, and enthusiasm for arts activities

Demonstrate a willingness to engage in overall philosophy underpinning the arts centre as a whole, including a commitment to Equal Opportunities and customer service.

Willingness to undertake wide area of different tasks as and when required

Willingness to contribute to development of arts practice in the Association's work  

Experience/qualifications in sound engineering/lighting design an advantage

PURPOSE AND OBJECT OF THE JOB              

To assist in the setting up, maintenance and operation  of The Met technical facilities.

To provide assistance to user groups.

To assist with the operation, maintenance, ordering and recording of stocks and equipment.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

Regular

1          To set up and operate sound and lighting equipment, staging, tiered seating, and other technical facilities in support of events.

2          To set up, operate and strike for hires.

3          To assist with the maintenance and servicing of Met equipment.

4          To assist users of The Met.        

5          To assist with maintenance improvements, replacements and additions to technical facilities.

6          To assist with the maintenance and upkeep of the building during dark periods

OCCASIONAL SECONDARY DUTIES

1          To perform Front of House duties when required.

2          To assist in all aspects of the Association's work as and when deemed necessary by the Director.

Please note:

The work involves some heavy lifting and some working at heights. It is expected that the successful applicant will work an average of 15 hours per week during busy periods with time off in lieu in August and January.

CONTROL OF RESOURCES

None.

RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:           Permanent, temporary, full-time, part-time, casual, volunteer /training scheme staff

External:           User groups/arts practitioners

OTHER CONDITIONS

Holidays:           24 days plus Bank Holidays pro rata

Car/Travel allowance:           Authorised travel undertaken in the course of duties is allowable at local authority rates.

Tenure:             Notice of termination to be given by employer or employee is one calendar month.

                        Probationary period of three months.

                        Other conditions in accordance with BMAA policies.