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The Association
The University of St Andrews Students’ Association sits at the heart of the Campus - recently voted as one of the leading Universities in the UK, ranked first in the UK by the Guardian and Times/Sunday Times and with a reputation to protect. With over 10,000 members and as the primary entertainments venue for students we provide a range of services and support a thriving scene with over 140 affiliated societies.
We are committed to promoting diversity and equality for all and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. While successful candidates will always be recruited on merit, we particularly aim to include applicants with disabilities, from BAME backgrounds, and those with diverse sexualities or marginalised gender identities.
Your role
As part of Ents Staff, the staff technical department for events in St Andrews Students’ Association (the Union), you will work with other staff and volunteers to safely deliver lighting, sound and AV production for a variety of events held by the Union, its affiliated user groups, and external organisations. These events include club nights, live music, theatre productions, presentations, and more. You will report to the Technical Supervisor.
Practical experience and knowledge of operating and maintaining lighting, sound, and video systems is essential, along with excellent communication, teamworking, and problem-solving skills.
Description of specific duties
- Design, rig, and operate lighting, sound, and video for a variety of events.
- Act as a member of stage crew during get ins, performances, and get outs (including manual tasks like lifting and carrying equipment such as lighting fixtures and staging).
- Support user groups and clients working in Association venues.
- Report repair and maintenance issues and contribute to venue upkeep.
- Promote good housekeeping and keep the venues tidy and presentable.
- Have a working knowledge of all relevant risk assessment and control measures to mitigate risks at work.
- Ensure risk control measures are followed by volunteers and venue users, ceasing unsafe activities and reporting non-compliance to a Supervisor.
- Continually develop relevant skills by staying connected to industry trends and developments.
- Find solutions to problems quickly and efficiently so events can run smoothly, and know where to find help and advice.