Senior Performing Arts Technician

Wycombe Abbey is a world-renowned independent girls’ boarding school in the heart of High Wycombe. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced, creative and enthusiastic Senior Performing Arts Technician to join a highly motivated, creative and successful team. Duties will include the provision of technical support for productions and events in the Performing Arts Centre and other associated areas of the school, the preparation of school facilities for lectures, meetings, conferences and concerts and the maintenance and storage of technical equipment, sets and props. 

Hours of work: 40 hours per week on a flexible basis, 52 weeks per year. Working hours will be flexible as required for events, including evenings and weekends. It is intended that excess hours during busy periods will be offset in quiet times and during school holidays when working hours may reduce (subject to the demands of holiday lettings and events).

The successful applicant will have previous experience of working in a technician post including stage management, set-building and operation of sound and lighting equipment. You must be an effective communicator and be able to use your own initiative.  A flexible ‘can do’ attitude is also essential, as is the ability to provide the very best level of service to all staff, pupils and other stakeholders.

To apply, please complete the application form for Support Staff and return to Human Resources via scorerk@wycombeabbey.com 

Closing date: 16th January 2018

Wycombe Abbey School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The successful applicant will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

We are an equal opportunities employer. 

Registered Charity No. 310638