Music Department Technician
University of Kent -Music
The Role
The Music Department are looking to appoint a Music Department Technician to assist with the day-to-day running of the Music Department in the Colyer-Fergusson Building.
Under the supervision of the Technical Manager the post holder will provide the highest standards of professional provision and support for all building users. The post holder will also assist the Director of University Music in the adherence of Health & Safety regulations.
As part of the Music Department team, you will also work alongside Gulbenkian staff on occasions.
The Person
You will have formal training from a minimum of NVQ3 or above relating to technical theatre or have equivalent professional experience. You will also have experience of interpreting and delivering a professional technical rider and musical specifications before and during live performances.
Experience of working with musicians of different genres (choirs, orchestras, bands) or as a practicing musician and experience of supervising production staff and musicians within a concert environment are also essential requirements of this role.
You should have a general all-round ability to work across all major theatre/concert/event production areas with a professional, friendly and approachable attitude. You will also be comfortable working at heights with the ability to create lighting and sound designs within the available resources.
For full details of the role and the selection criteria please refer to the job specification attached.
The Department
Whilst the University of Kent has no academic music department at its Canterbury Campus, the University has a flourishing programme of music making; students of all subjects, together with staff and the local community have the opportunity to get involved in the wide-range of extra-curricular music activities. As well as the many concerts in the Colyer-Fergusson Hall, there are also opportunities each year to perform in other venues including Canterbury Cathedral. Music Department events range from major choral/orchestral concerts, big band, chamber music, jazz to rock, world and folk, and feature both University and professional performers. Around 35 students receive University Music Scholarships each year and workshops are held with visiting musicians.
The Music Department is based in the Colyer-Fergusson Music Building, following its completion in Autumn 2012. It adjoins the University’s Gulbenkian Theatre and Cinema, which offers a wide and vibrant range of high quality arts events to the public, staff and students, to create an exciting Arts Hub at the centre of the Canterbury Campus.
Further Information
Start date for applications: 26 Apr 2013
Closing date for applications: 13 May 2013
Interviews are to be held: 21 May 2013
Please see the links below to view the full job description and also to apply for this post (please do not send your application directly to the department).
How to apply - for this type of position you will be required to complete the on line application process.
Please note we do not accept CVs for this post.
If you require further information regarding the post or application process please contact Caren Ward at c.s.ward@kent.ac.uk.
Please note applications must be made via the University website - details sent directly via email cannot be considered.
