University of the Arts London
The opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Live Performance Technical team in a maternity cover post for 11 months at Wimbledon College of Arts (WCA), UAL. WCA provides a rich, visionary and state-of-the-art environment where performers, designers and creative technologists can collaborate and explore performance in all its guises, whilst bringing to life extraordinary work. The role will empower you to bring to Wimbledon advanced knowledge and extensive professional experience as well as enthusiastic, reassuring and inclusive interpersonal skills indispensable to support our students’ journey. As Lead Specialist Technician you’ll be responsible for running the day-to-day operation of the live performance spaces in collaboration with the Technical Manager, providing technical expertise, guidance and advice in theatre/live performance production skills to colleagues and students alike. Technicians are an integral part of the realisation of students’ work: their knowledge and experience of industry not only enables students to realise their most professional standard of work here at WCA, but it also prepares them for a smooth transition into their working life. Your profile We’re seeking a versatile and experienced production manager with a minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Art, Design or Performance or relevant subject area and/or significant experience in a similar technical role, either in industry or education or ideally both. It’s desirable for you to have experience in delivering technical workshops encompassing all aspects of the production process from inception through to realisation. Proficiency in live performance production planning and delivery is crucial. High level of knowledge and professional experience in at least one area of technical theatre/live performance is essential as is a good professional understanding of all the disciplines involved it. Also highly crucial is significant knowledge of health and safety regulations and experience in risk assessment method statement compiling and control measure implementation. A can-do attitude and willingness to upskill is essential. You should possess excellent creative abilities in interpreting students’ ideas and suggesting solutions for their realisation. Additionally, you should possess effective and adaptable communication skills, a good working knowledge of IT packages and the ability to manage technical resources efficiently. Your professional competence, guidance, and advice will play an instrumental role in supporting students with their projects. It will be vital for you to remain updated about digital technology, whilst introducing innovative ideas and workshops to enrich the overall student journey. By bringing your technical expertise, passion for teaching and learning and collaborative mindset to the role, you will contribute to creating a safe, accessible and enriching environment for students at WCA, ensuring their journey with us is second to none. The scheduled interview date is the 17th June 2025. Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Freddie Lippi, / f.lippi@csm.arts.ac.uk Should you have any questions about the application process or require reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact Adrienne Marsh, Resourcing Advisor / jobs.ccw@arts.ac.uk We are UAL University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures. Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future. As a University we are ranked second in the world for Art and Design. We are formed of 6 Colleges with unique histories and identities: Camberwell College of Arts, Central Saint Martins, Chelsea College of Arts, London College of Communication, London College of Fashion and Wimbledon College of Arts. UAL also has 4 Institutes, 5 Research Centres, 1 Pre-Degree School and 2 subsidiary companies delivering specialist activities. Application process We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Thus, you will need to create an account and submit an application through our job board. As part of this, you will need to provide a supporting statement/answer some competency questions to demonstrate your suitability. Our recruitment process involves: Application, Shortlisting, Interview and Assessment, Offer, Onboarding. We understand the benefits of using AI in work. But, if you are thinking of using it to submit an application, we ask you to think about what value it adds. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice. If we receive a high volume of applications, the closing day date might close early. 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