Are you a technician looking for a new role? Do you want to work in a venue that is looking to the future?

Harrogate Convention Centre is the leading venue in the North delivering a wide range of events, conferences, productions and exhibitions, each with their own unique technical requirements.

We have an exciting opportunity for a high quality, multi-skilled technician to join our diverse, innovative team.

The Role

As our Technician, you will ensure the highest quality of technical services throughout all productions, events, conferences and exhibitions. From lighting, sound and video through to full-scale rigging you will be hands on, communicating with clients and artists directly to deliver the best possible service in the most efficient way.

Reporting to the Technical Supervisor, you will work as part of a collaborative team and use your own initiative to ensure all technical aspects operate as smoothly as possible.

Previous experience is essential, and individuals must be highly motivated with a positive, can do attitude to ensure the highest standards are delivered for all users of the venue.

Due to the nature of the industry, for this role the hours are varied and will often include evening and weekends.

Contact and Apply

For an informal discussion please contact Josh Hague – Technical Supervisor – via [email protected] or via 07525 988372.

Applying is easy, simply register your details and upload your CV, or alternatively complete the supporting evidence section of our application form.

What you will get in return…

When you join us, you are entitled to our outstanding benefits and wellbeing plan as part of your position. Our holiday entitlement starts at 28 days rising to 34 days (pro-rata) per year with continued service, plus public holidays.

Pension: save for your retirement with our generous local government pension scheme.

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Key Documents

Job Description

Total Rewards

Key Dates

Application Close- February 28th

Interview Date – March 5th

NYC are committed to directly recruiting staff and will not accept applications nor services from agency suppliers in respect of our vacancies.

We are committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and aim to have a workforce reflecting this diversity. We are also committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

North Yorkshire Councils’ purpose is to deliver services and facilities to the diverse residents and visitors of North Yorkshire. To ensure we deliver inclusive services we strive to have a diverse workforce where everybody can be themselves by respecting differences and embedding equality of opportunity. We celebrate diversity and recognise each other’s contributions, we therefore welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds.

North Yorkshire Council (NYC) advertise vacancies on behalf of schools and external organisations (third parties) in North Yorkshire. NYC are not responsible for the recruitment/employment practices of third parties and accept no liability in relation to the vacancy and any subsequent recruitment/employment processes. Enquiries regarding the vacancy or practices should be made directly with the third party.

North Yorkshire Council  are committed to the health and safety of our employees and of others including the general public. It  has a responsibility to ensure employees who hold a position that is deemed to be safety critical as it requires the performance of duties which are directly related to the safe operation or security of a facility, piece of equipment or vehicle, handling of chemicals or work at height or in confined spaces and which, if not performed properly, could result in a serious safety risk or environmental hazard to employees, a facility or the general public , do not attend work whilst under the influence of drugs or alcohol. Individuals offered employment with  North Yorkshire Council will be subject to the Workplace Substance Misuse policy. For safety critical roles as detailed above,  random  alcohol and drug testing may take place during the course of employment.

It is a criminal offence for people who are barred from working in Regulated Activity (under the Safeguarding and Vulnerable Groups Act 2006) to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with adults at risk.

We are committed to the inclusion, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults at risk*