Performance Technician

Bath Spa University - Learning, Innovation and Skills

This is an exciting new vacancy for a Performance Technician to work alongside staff and students in the classroom workshops and on performance, assessments and productions.

The role will cover general technical duties across campuses including evening and weekends

About the Role

Within the role you will provide performance based technical support for student work, productions, visiting companies and BSU Conferencing. When there are no productions, you will be required to carry out general maintenance of equipment and spaces during the regular working day. You will also be responsible for the day-to-day operational requirements of our production spaces. As the role is performance based, working hours will vary frequently. However, where possible candidates will be provided with the schedule a month in advance.

This role will support the wider team of Technicians, Technical Demonstrators, Academic and Professional Services staff, as well as work directly with students to support and enhance the teaching, learning and student experience.

About You

• Lighting theory, rigging, and programming.
• Sound system set up and operation.
• Projection and projection mapping.
• Use of networking and infrastructure in a theatrical environment.
• QLab show control software.
• Professional experience in subject area
• Good knowledge of H&S, First aid and/or fire warden training
• Good admin and time management.
• Driving licence.
• Good people skills

For further information on the essential and desirable skills we’re looking for, please refer to the attached Job Description.

Additional Information

Salary Grade 5  - Starting from £29,588 rising to £33,002 per annum
*The salary range shows the potential maximum pay progression in addition to any annual inflationary increase to your pay. Please note that our default position is to appoint into the lower end of the range, unless there are exceptional circumstances.* Please note that as of April 2024, there has been a change in the UK’s sponsorship threshold. Regrettably as the salary for this role falls beneath this, you will not be eligible for sponsorship therefore your application will automatically be rejected
Please Note this role will include:

• Significant working in the evenings and at weekends will be required for this role.
• The role is primarily based at Newton Park Campus  but as you will be required to work on any of our sites you will be expected to have a driving license and ideally have access to a car for travelling out of hours.

Interview Date - 20th April 2026

Staff Benefits

We offer a wide range of great benefits at BSU, including

• Generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme/Teacher's Pension Scheme). This is a defined benefit pension scheme which pays members a secure income for life, post-retirement
• Enhanced paid leave - 41 - 46 days depending on the role (Full Time) - more details here
• Family friendly policies including hybrid working, flexible work environment, on-site nursery, and a sector-leading enhanced maternity scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme which offers access to on-demand GP appointments, wellbeing support and advice, and access to counselling
• Transport schemes including Electric Vehicle Scheme and Cycle to Work
• Wide range of discounts and financial benefits, accessed through and easy-to-use app

For further details about all our staff benefits, have a look at our rewards page: https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/work-at-bath-spa/rewards-and-benefits/