Senior Venue Technician

Job Title: Senior Venue Technician – The Stoller Hall

Responsible To: Technical Manager of The Stoller Hall

Hours of work: Flexible shift-based role, including evenings and weekends

CONTEXT:

The Stoller Hall is an intimate concert hall in the heart of Manchester. Our world class acoustics along with our diverse programme help create unforgettable live music experiences for people of every age and all walks of life. Opened in 2017 we are linked to Chetham’s School of Music, the UK’s largest specialist music school

PURPOSE:

The Senior Venue Technician will work closely with the Technical Manager to ensure the effective delivery of all performances, events and conferences at The Stoller Hall and our other performance spaces across the site, including pop-up events in the Courtyard and Atrium. They will manage the stage, technical and operational aspects of the concerts and events and deputise for the Technical Manager, acting as lead contact for visiting artists and clients on the day as required. They will prepare, rig and operate sound, lighting, audio-visual, projection and staging equipment as required, liaising with visiting artists, promoters and clients as well as members of Staff.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Venue Technician will:

1. Liaise with visiting artists, promoters, clients and staff on the day to ensure all events are delivered to the highest standards and according to their requirements
2. Attending occasional client meetings and any other meetings as required
3. Lead other Venue Technicians on events, delegating tasks as necessary
4. Prepare, rig and operate stage, sound, lighting and AV equipment as required
5. Ensure safe operation of stage hoists and lifts
6. Prepare, rig and operate recording equipment or facilitate external recording companies/engineers
7. Undertake first line maintenance or repairs of equipment
8. Input into training of other technicians
9. Input into staff scheduling/rota
10. Liaise