Music Technician - Zero Hours - 3 Month Fixed Term Contract

Music Technician Zero Hours 3 Month Fixed Term Contract

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £12.27 per hour

At BIMM University, we're more than just an educational institution we're a vibrant community dedicated to nurturing creativity and empowering students to reach their full potential. With campuses across the UK, Ireland, and Germany, we offer a diverse range of courses in modern music, performing arts, filmmaking and creative technology. Our commitment to excellence in creative arts education sets us apart, providing students with the knowledge, skills, and opportunities they need to succeed in their chosen fields.

About the Role

As a Music Technician, you will play a pivotal role in providing technical support for our specialist music facilities. Your responsibilities will include ensuring the safety and compliance of our equipment, setting up technical resources for lessons and events, delivering technical demonstrations, and providing specialised support to our vibrant community of students and staff.

We're particularly interested in hearing from you if you have expertise in drum tech and backline operations, including drum kit setup, tuning, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

What You ll do:

• Collaborate with our Health and Safety team to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Set up technical resources for lessons and events both on campus and at external venues.
• Deliver engaging technical demonstrations to support curriculum delivery.
• Maintain and manage our inventory of technical equipment.
• Conduct routine checks and low-level maintenance of technical equipment.
• Support the induction and training of students, staff, and lecturers on the safe and effective use of our facilities.

What You ll Bring:

• Strong proficiency in preparing, configuring, and supporting a range of backline equipment for both live performances and studio sessions.
• Experience working in the music industry or relevant specialist education provider.
• A competent understanding and application of music facilities.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Flexibility and adaptability to meet the needs of our dynamic environment.
• Competent digital literacy.

This is a Zero Hours contract with shifts available between 8:00am and 10:30pm, Monday to Friday and 8:00am to 5:30pm on a Saturday.

Why BIMM University

We are a values-led organisation, meaning our core values underpin all that we do:

Believe in Everyone. Challenge the Norm. Grow Together. Do the Right Thing. Own It.

In addition to joining a committed and dedicated team, you will have access to:

• 25 days holiday per year (FTE)
• SMART pension
• A comprehensive benefits package

We continually strive to create a culture of inclusivity so that we truly represent our diverse communities. We particularly welcome applications from people of colour who are underrepresented in our organisation.

We are committed to promoting the safety and welfare of our students therefore, all successful applicants are required to complete a basic DBS disclosure. Depending on the role, you may be required to complete an enhanced check / enhanced check with barred list if required by statute and internal policy.

How To Apply

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