Technical Services Coordinator (Music)

Job Description

While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.

Technical Services Coordinator (Music)

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £31,720 – £39,520 per annum

Our client is more than just an educational institution; they are a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, they offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Their commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets them apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

About the Role

The Technical Services Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the delivery of specialist technical services within their faculty, ensuring that facilities, equipment and technical support enable safe, effective teaching, learning and creative practice.

What You'll Do

The role provides operational leadership for Technical Services at faculty level, acting as a first point of contact for technical matters and providing advice, guidance and practical support to staff and students. Working within established University policies and procedures, the postholder coordinates technicians, supports health and safety compliance in technical environments, and contributes to the effective use and upkeep of specialist facilities.

What You'll Bring:

• Experience of working in a contemporary music environment or knowledge of live sound, music production or performance.
• Good standard of general education, including English and Mathematics.
• Significant practical experience within a relevant technical or creative discipline.
• Experience of coordinating technical support or facilities within an educational, creative or production environment.
• Experience of supervising, mentoring or providing guidance to colleagues.
• Ability to plan, prioritise and organise technical activity to meet competing demands.
• Confident verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to advise staff and students.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a wider team.
• Competent digital literacy, including use of technical, booking or asset-management systems.
• Practical understanding of health and safety requirements relevant to specialist technical environments.
• Experience of using operational or asset-management systems (e.g. equipment booking or tracking systems such as RefTab).

Why Our Client?

They are a values-led organisation, meaning their core values underpin all that they do:

Believe in Everyone. Challenge the Norm. Grow Together. Do the Right Thing. Own It.

In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

• 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
• SMART pension
• A comprehensive benefits package

They continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that they truly represent their diverse communities. They particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in their organisation.

They are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of their students therefore, all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy. xwzovoh

How To Apply

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