Venue Technician

There has never been a more exciting time to join Wirral Council. We’ve got ambitious targets to meet and to achieve everything we have promised to our residents we need people who are ready to deliver the very best for our communities and show how they can #BeTheDifference. Our vision is to secure the best possible future for our residents defined by the community prosperity we create and supported by our excellent people and services. If you strive to #BeTheDifference and want to be at the heart of our change and improvement journey then this could be the perfect job for you. Venue Technician About the Role The Floral Pavilion Theatre and Conference Centre has a rare opportunity for an experienced Venue Technician to join our small dedicated team in a fast pace busy environment. As this role will cover all areas of sound, lighting and stage management, applicants should have knowledge of all areas and the latest methods of working in a receiving house venue although applications will be particularly welcomed from technicians favouring sound. The role is permanent full time with the opportunity to work additional hours regularly. You will be expected to work irregular unsociable hours. If you are well organized can work on your own as well as part of a team and can demonstrate good customer service skills we would like to hear from you. We are looking for a trainee, or someone who can grow into the role, if your skills, knowledge or experience looks a little different from what we have identified. Working at Wirral Our values are more than just pieces of paper on our walls We’ve all played a role in developing these so they reflect the immense pride we have in what we do, what matters to us, what inspires us and inform how we think, approach things and behave. We believe in ensuring staff are well looked after; staff wellbeing is a priority for us. We’re serious about recognising and rewarding people for the great things they do. You’ll benefit from our track record of developing growing and investing in our people. Benefits we offer include staff discounts; an excellent pension scheme which includes a generous employer contribution rate; immediate life cover and ill-health protection; a strong flexible working approach; hybrid working; family‑friendly employment initiatives; and an annual leave package starting with 28 days leave plus public holidays. We have an inclusive, engaged culture where everyone has a voice, is valued for their contribution and understands the role they play in delivering our strategic priorities. We embrace diversity and nurture belonging. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds who share our values and our commitment to inclusion to apply for roles with us. We want you to be your best at work; we create the conditions to help you thrive and we mirror this in our recruitment process. If you’d like us to make anything barrier‑free and accessible during recruitment, please contact us. Please note that, in accordance with the Council’s policy, employees who are in a formal redeployment situation will be considered in the first instance for all vacancies. The Council policy is not to re‑appoint any employee who has left under the terms of the Council's Early Voluntary Retirement (EVR) scheme or who has left with a voluntary severance (VS) package unless in exceptional circumstances. Applications will be accepted until midnight on the closing date. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applications. Applications can only be accepted through the Jobs page following registration. Forms received via the post will not be processed. All applicants invited to interview must evidence their right to work in the UK. Details of required documents can be found by clicking the link at the bottom of the Jobs page. The job description and other supporting documents will not be accessible once the vacancy closing date has passed; if you need a copy now, download it. We do not accept applications or CVs from recruitment agencies unless otherwise stated. Therefore any candidates submitted via a recruitment agency will not be considered for this role. How to Apply Please apply online by clicking the link below. Required Experience IC Key Skills Aeronautical Healthcare Attorney Fitness General Services Account Management Export Documentation Employment Type: Full‑Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary: £26,824 – £28,142 #J-18808-Ljbffr