Technician (Lighting Bias

The Barbican is a multidisciplinary international arts centre in the City of London.

Across its theatres, concert halls, cinemas, galleries, business venues, public and community spaces, the Barbican showcases the most exciting artists and performers from around the world, pushing traditional artistic boundaries and helping us understand our lives in new and unexpected ways. Each year, the Centre presents hundreds of different performances, events and exhibitions that entertain and inspire millions of people, create connections, provoke debate, and reflect the world we live in.

Firmly rooted in its neighbourhood, the Barbican collaborates on projects with local communities, and supports young people and emerging talent to develop their artistic practice and access jobs in the creative industry

Our boundary-pushing music programme is renowned for its range, ambition, and inclusivity. Alongside our partners, we provide some of the most exciting musical experiences in the capital, from dazzling classical concerts and opera to unique shows with leading contemporary artists, cutting-edge electronic creations, durational experiences, and cross-arts collaborations.

The Barbican Concert Hall is looking for an experienced and passionate individual to join the Music Department as a Technician with a proven lighting specialism, with experience in programming and lighting design to deliver world-class music and business events in the Concert Hall and associated areas, onsite and offsite.

The post holder will be working within a busy, skilled team to deliver high-level technical support to all music concerts & events across the Centre in the Barbican Concert Hall, foyers and commercial venues.

This position requires a high degree of experience in lighting, with a general understanding of other technical production disciplines, such as video, AV and stage sound equipment for a wide range of music, commercial, and streamed events.

The post holder will be expected to multi-task and work dynamically with a wide range of clients, artists and stakeholders, so excellent interpersonal skills are essential.
This is an irregular shift-based role spread over 7 days so weekend and evening work is required for this role.

• A good level of technical knowledge and competence in production lighting, with a relevant recognised qualification or equivalent experience.
• A good working-knowledge of programming generics and moving lights on a GrandMA 2 system.
• Professional-level knowledge of the operation of leading brands of lighting consoles and equipment.
• Demonstrable understanding of Artnet/DMX protocols.
• Experience of working with and focusing generic production lights.
• An understanding of other disciplines of technical production.
• Proven skill in lighting design and programming lights with live experience in different styles of music and events, from contemporary, classical and commercial.
• Proven working experience of medium to large generic and moving light systems, with an understanding of lighting data networks.
• Experience of reading and interpreting production lighting plans.
• A good understanding of electrical principles and electrical safety.
• Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and politely with co-workers, casuals, freelancers, artists, promoters and commercial clients.
• Ability to convey information related to instrument or equipment set-ups on stage in a straightforward manner to staff, clients and performers.

• Barbican Membership
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service
• Access to Barbican Centre discounts including offers at the Barbican Shop and hospitality outlets
• City Corporation staff benefits and discounts throughout the City of London, including at Tower Bridge, Guildhall Art Gallery and others
• Reciprocal entry to a number of galleries and museums across London
• Employee volunteering scheme (up to 2 days per year)
• A vibrant, creative, inclusive workplace at one of the world’s leading arts centres

To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please see the ‘Job Information Pack’.

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