Production Technician

Job Description

The Production Technician plays a key role in delivering high-quality technical production and event support across the London Borough of Harrow's Cultural Service. Working across a diverse programme of cultural activities, the postholder will be responsible for providing professional production services for a wide range of events, including outdoor events, festivals, performances, community activities and events commissioned by external clients.

The role involves planning, coordinating and delivering technical production requirements to ensure events are executed safely, efficiently and to a consistently high standard. The Production Technician will work closely with artists, performers, hirers, contractors and colleagues to provide expert technical support, helping to create engaging and successful experiences for audiences and participants.

As a customer-focused professional, the postholder will deliver excellent service to venue hirers, performers and stakeholders, acting as a key point of contact for technical event delivery. They will ensure that production equipment and systems are operated and maintained effectively, support the smooth running of events from set-up to de-rig, and contribute to the continued success and reputation of Harrow's cultural programme through the delivery of exceptional production values.

The successful candidate wll have:

• A motivated and enthusiastic self-starter with excellent communication skills, who is able to work with a wide range of visiting professionals.
• Be able to demonstrate knowledge and experience of technical production theatre and technical production skills including stage management, lighting and sound.
• Ability to work to licensing, accessibility and health and safety procedures and legislation of performances and functions.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the importance of customer care, being responsive and considerate of customer needs and dealing effectively with a wide range of clients, partners and other stakeholders.
• Interest in the arts.

For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/Selection Criteria

About us

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Other information

Support for candidates visit:Harrow.gov.uk Our behavioural indicators roles below G11 and above G11 Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits

Important Note

To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.

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London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures.

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