Music and Performing Arts Technician

TECHNICIAN SERVICES 

Music Performing Arts Technician 

Full-time, Permanent 

 We are seeking ambitious, outstanding candidates to join our support staff at United Colleges Group. We are a forward-thinking education provider and our mission is to deliver outstanding, world class education and skills.  

Who we are 

UCG provides education to over 11,000 learners a year, including 16–18-year-olds, adults, apprentices, and students with high needs. 

With an annual turnover of over £50m, we are one of the top 20 largest college groups in the UK. We offer education and training in almost all vocational areas at a variety of levels for a wide range of learners of all ages and starting points. 

UCG attracts students from across London and beyond. Our students come from a diverse range of backgrounds. In the academic year 2022-23, we enrolled more than 3500 full time 16-18 students, 8,000 adult learners and over 450  apprentices across our Group. UCG currently enrol 250+ HE students per year, across 4 campuses onto 12 courses from STEM subjects (Science, Construction, Engineering, and Computing) to Business, Music and Professional Qualifications. 

Our mission is to provide all our learners with the very best knowledge and to break down any barriers to learning. We pride ourselves on enabling our learners to meet their individual needs and aspirations and we deliver a learning experience that is unique, enjoyable and rewarding. 

About You 

The Faculty of Creative Industries has an opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced Technician Music and Performing Arts. The Technician will be responsible for providing support to the Performing Arts curriculum area and to provide technical support for teachers and students in this area. 

You will have sound organisational skills, your ability to work cooperatively and contribute positively and creatively to a team is also essential.  The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate an enthusiasm and energy for the subject area.  You will also be able to problem solve, work pro-actively and safely as well as meet deadlines. To succeed in this role, you will need excellent communication, time management and team working skills.   

Candidates should also have a relevant qualification and/or relevant professional experience in a theatre. 

In return, the Group offers generous annual leave, a defined-benefit pension scheme, an interest-free season ticket loan, cycle scheme, free sight tests, enhanced maternity and paternity leave schemes and many other benefits.

The College is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.  Successful applicants will be subject to full-vetting procedures including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Services Check.