audio engineer Nottingham, England
Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title Technical Supervisor (Audio Engineer)
Salary £21,405 (*subject to August CoL increase) per annum
Department Technical
Working pattern (hours/weeks etc) Full time, 37.5 hours per week – Mixture of late night, evening & weekend event work, as well as daytime office & preparation work.
Responsible to Technical Manager
Supervisory responsibility Technical Crew
Job purpose Assist with the technical production of live events - taking a lead on audio related production. Maintaining technical equipment inventory and supervising technical crew. Assisting with advancing, planning and preparing for all internal and external touring events.
Main duties and responsibilities
1 Preparation, setup and mixing of live audio for events from conferencing to multi-band festivals. Liaising with TMs to advance shows and produce patch sheets.
2 Assist in the installation, running and upkeep of all technical equipment.
3 Operate and programme lighting using Avolites & MA3 consoles.
4 Operate and develop live visuals using Resolume Arena.
5 Recruitment, rostering and training of technical crew.
6 Supervise a team of technical crew with the installation programming, use and maintenance of all technical equipment, ensuring that all work is being carried out effectively and any health and safety concerns are reported to the relevant staff immediately.
7 Liaise and work with NTSU staff, external contractors, DJs, artists, tour managers and other equipment users and operators when required for internal and external events.
8 Make regular checks of equipment to ensure it is safe, reporting any damage promptly and making repairs where possible. Assist with routine compliance and testing.
9 Follow risk assessments for all aspects of work being carried out and ensuring others do too.
Ensuring safe working practice for yourself, staff and contractors.
10 Engages in sustainable practices while in the workplace – accepts and follows sustainable office policies and procedures.
Secondary and other duties
1 Ensure all technical equipment stores and operational spaces are well maintained and kept in a clean and orderly state.
2 Work alongside venue staff and other event organizers to offer advice on technical requirements and how to maximize production value.
3 Assist with the development of installed audio, video and lighting systems.
4 Attend weekly team meetings to plan upcoming events.
5 Tries new and sustainable practices: whenever possible, employee tries to reduce the negative environmental impact of their work – especially their waste and greenhouse gas emissions.
Conduct and Attitude
The Union expects that the post holder will undertake their duties in a manner conducive to creating a pleasant and positive working environment, role modelling appropriate standards of behaviour and etiquette between themselves and beneficiaries, stakeholders, customers and colleagues. The post-holder will have the ability to deliver and receive constructive feedback, fostering an environment of continuous improvement and development.
Standards
At all times, the post holder will;
- Portray a positive image of NTSU, both professionally and personally.
- Actively support good sustainability practices in line with the organisation’s ethical and environmental policies.
- Promote and share our commitment to a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion, being empowered to report any concerns in line with the relevant NTSU procedures.
- Uphold the values of NTSU, demonstrating high standards of integrity, accountability, respect for others, courtesy and professionalism.
- Have a flexible approach and be willing to support colleagues in their department and the wider NTSU team.
- Undertake any reasonable task that helps NTSU achieve its objectives, given their role and position in NTSU.
Miscellaneous
- This job description reflects the immediate requirements and objectives of this post. It is not an exhaustive list of the duties but gives a general indication of work undertaken which may vary in detail in the light of changing demands and priorities.
- NTSU will periodically examine job descriptions/person specifications to ensure they accurately reflect each role.
- Following consultation with the post holder, this specification is subject to alteration to account for any substantive change in duties and or level of responsibility.
EMPLOYEE SPECIFICATION
Job title Technical Supervisor (Audio Engineer)
Department Technical
Responsible to Technical Manager
Criteria Essential Desirable
Experience Mixing audio in a live environment Providing technical services for large-scale club night
Using professional lighting consoles, Coordinating and maintaining technical fixtures, and distributed DMX systems equipment
Supervising or leading a team of technical Working with technical providers and crew suppliers to deliver events and production installs
Working late night, long days and Familiarity with sustainable office weekends practices
Skills Organisational and time management skills
Logical thinker with a problem-solving approach
Ability to work within a team and supervise others
Ability to communicate with staff
Self-motivated and committed
Enthusiastic
Flexible and approachable
Knowledge Of technical requirements and needs for Equipment maintenance training (Martin, live music venues Chauvet, Pioneer, MA, AVID, Yamaha)
Understanding of health and safety Understanding of Students’ Union environment
Of event production, scheduling, and Educated to a degree level or equivalent organisation in a relevant subject
Understands what can be recycled on campus, and how to recycle it properly
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £21,405.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexitime
- Free flu jabs
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Nottingham, NG1 4GH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
Application deadline: 18/06/2023
