WNO shares the power of live opera and classical music with audiences and communities across Wales and England. We are a creative and inspiring place to work and recognise that our colleagues play a vital role in advancing our strategic priorities to deliver on our ambitions.
As well as staging three full scale repertory seasons per year, the WNO Technical Department supports a range of youth, community and development events. As Operations & Events Technician you will focus on supporting these activities. You will be based in Cardiff at the Wales Millennium Centre (our rehearsal and performance home). You will travel to other locations around Wales and beyond from time to time.
You will be an allrounder, comfortable with working independently or in joining a larger team for bigger projects. You will enjoy a wide variety of work. A typical week might include some hands-on technical support for a concert in the Weston Studio, the collection of props for rehearsals, some equipment maintenance and attendance meetings to discuss future projects.
This will initially be a one year fixed term contract but this may be extended subject to funding.
What will be required of you?
- To work closely with the Programmes & Engagement (P&E) Department and other WNO Event Producers to provide technical and logistical support for events and activities in a range of spaces including external venues.
- Provide effective and efficient technical presentation of concerts, rehearsals, talks, workshops, events, digital projects and smaller scale productions and events.
- Practical tasks to include all technical aspects of smaller scale events including get-ins, fit-ups, lighting/sound/AV operation and get-outs.
- Drive WNO and hired vehicles up to 3.5T (standard B Licence) in support of events and projects as required.
- Lead on In Service Inspection of P&E and Tech Office Electrical Equipment inc PAT Testing as necessary.
What you will need to have?
- Basic practical skills, knowledge and experience of all elements of live event support.
- In depth practical skills in one or more of the following: stagecraft, lighting, sound, AV, PAT Testing, and the safe loading of vehicles.
- The ability to follow method statements including the use of ground and stage plans.
- A working knowledge of current Health & Safety practice relevant to the role.
- Good communication skills and the ability to gather and appropriately distribute information about events & projects.
- Full, current UK driving licence (Category B).
What can we offer you?
Competitive Salary
£29,610 pa (WNO BECTU House Agreement Grade 3.1)
Hours of Work
Annualised Hours based on 44 hours per week average.
Travel & Subsistence
This role is not covered by the UK Theatre Agreement on Touring Allowances for Opera & Ballet. Travel and subsistence expenses when away from base will be re-imbursed in line with the WNO Expenses Policy.
Annual Leave
Colleagues are entitled to 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for fixed term contracts) each full holiday leave year which runs from 1st September to 31 August. Bank and public holidays are in addition to this. After 5 years, your holiday will increase to 28 days.
Pension
All employees are automatically enrolled into WNO’s Stakeholder Pension Scheme (the “Plan”) or such other registered pension scheme as may be set up by the Company as a Qualifying Workplace Pension Scheme three months after joining the Company, subject to satisfying certain eligibility criteria.
Gym Membership
All employees are eligible to obtain the Active Corporate Card operated by Cardiff City Council which is available at a 25% reduced rate and covers various leisure facilities throughout Cardiff.
Discounts
Wales Millennium Centre offers discounts to residents at selected outlets within the building and selected restaurants around Cardiff Bay on presentation of ID cards. Discounted rate with Future Inns in Cardiff.
Staff Parking Discount with Q Park
We have a corporate rate with Q Park, Pierhead Street (opposite WMC).
Employee Assistant Programme
We provide a free confidential; counselling and advice service that is available family.to all our employees, freelancers and contractors.
Welsh lessons
We support staff who want to learn or improve their Welsh language skills, and we offer optional basic Welsh and improver lessons free of charge.
Medical Cashplan & My Salary Extras
All colleagues are automatically signed up to a medical cash plan called BHSF, at Silver level paid for by WNO, where you can claim money back for routine and emergency healthcare on a range of healthcare including physiotherapy, dentistry, optical, osteopathy and more. You can also access a GP & Prescription service and mental health/counselling services.
‘My Salary Extras’ offer benefits and discounts on everyday spending, including, leisure days out, household purchases, motoring and travel.
If you are looking for the next challenge, then apply today.
If you would like an informal chat about the role with Grant Barden, Technical Operations Manager, please contact grant.barden@wno.org.uk