Technical & Performance Resource Assistant - Evenings, Leeds

Job Title: Technical & Performance Resource Assistant - Evenings Salary: 26,468 per annum, pro rataClosing Date: About the Role

Working Hours are Monday to Friday 4:30pm to 12:30am.

Recording Studios are an integral part of Leeds Conservatoire and are supported by an enthusiastic and supportive team. We are looking to appoint a Technical & Performance Resource Assistant to support our students, staff and external visitors.

The success candidate will be required to deal with enquiries and provide support for both staff and students in using recording studio equipment and systems. We are looking for candidates who are confident working with analogue and digital recording technologies, and supporting others with technology.

This role is subject to an enhanced DBS check, which will be undertakenby Leeds Conservatoire for the successful candidate.

For more information specifically about the post, please contact James Canning-Brown, Music Production Resource Manager at or for queries about the recruitment email us on

This is reduced-year role, based on 33 weeks, pro rata. The pro rata'd salary is 20,059.35.

What You Will Do

• Maintaining the currency of the recording studios, band rooms, practice rooms and DJ Suite; ensuring that they are operational at all times.
• Distributing equipment to staff and students, ensuring all records are up to date, and offering technical support and advice to students and staff.
• Delivering relevant demonstrations to students and staff on the use of equipment and software.
• Supporting the Music Production Resources Manager and Performance Resources Manager respectively with project work.

About You

• A Level 3 qualification in Music or Music Technology, ideally holding a Bachelors degree in Music or Music Technology.
• Possess prior experience with recording equipment and software
• A strong understanding of Health and Safety practices in studio environments.
• Solid knowledge of current DJ equipment and software is essential, as well as proficiency in Apple Mac DAW software.
• Excellent IT skills and a good working knowledge of standard office software such as Word and Excel.
• Additionally, the ability to solder and carry out minor equipment repairs is required.
• Demonstrate strong planning and organisational abilities, with the capacity to manage a busy workload and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills are a must, alongside a strong customer service ethos. The ability to work collaboratively as part of a team is crucial.

Benefits

At Leeds Conservatoire, there are plenty of benefits available to our staff members, here are just a few:

• Annual leave entitlement - If you work full time, you'll get at least35 days plus bank holidays (pro rata for part timestaff).
• Generous Pension schemes
  • Local Government Pension Scheme
  • The Peoples Pension
• Memberships and discounts - employees can sign up to various membership cards and discount schemes such as TOTUM card (formerly NUS card).Staff can also receive discounted tickets to The Venue.
• Travel and commuting - discounted travel available through Metro card, Northern Rail, First Bus, Arriva Bus and Cycle to work schemes.
• Learning and development opportunities -including staff development days
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities - this will vary depending on role requirements

SAFEGUARDING At Luminate Education Group we are committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all our students including children, young people, and vulnerable adults. We expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We follow the Safer Recruitment requirements and best practice as set out within Keeping Children Safe in Education statutory guidance. All successful applicants will be required to complete mandatory pre-employment checks which include an enhanced DBS check, online checks and must have two satisfactory references. Please be aware that it is a criminal offence to apply for this post if you are barred from engaging in regulated activity in connection to children.EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in recruitment is key to our Groups values. We are dedicated to fostering a workplace that embraces equality, diversity andinclusion in all its forms, where every candidate is treated with fairness, respect, and equity. Our recruitment processes are designed to ensure equal opportunities, remove bias, and promote a diverse talent pool. We continually assess and improve our practices to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, has an equal chance to succeed. By championing EDI, we aim to create a workforce that reflects the richness of our communities and drives innovation through diverse perspectives. To find out more about what our commitment to EDI means to us pleaseClick here to learn more about our EDI objectives.RECRUITMENT AGENCIES We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not forward anyunsolicited CVsin relation to any of our advertised roles or speculatively. If we require support with any of our vacancies we will get in touch with agencies directly.

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