Academic Year: 2026/2027

📍 Warwick Students’ Union, Coventry
💷 £14.13 per hour + holiday pay
🗓 Start: Term 3 2026 – End: 3 July 2027

What’s on offer:

Hourly Rate: £14.13 + holiday pay (15.55%, equivalent to 38 days paid leave per year).
Duration: Fixed Term Contract starting in Term 3, 2026, until 3 July 2027 (subject to a 26-week probationary period).
Hours: It is anticipated that you will work an average of 8-16 hours per week throughout the 3 ten-week terms of the term. These hours are not guaranteed and depend on the business's needs, which vary throughout the year. You will be expected to be available to work a number of Wednesday- and Saturday-night shifts. Most shifts will be evenings, but there will be daytime requirements from time to time.
Location: Warwick Students’ Union, Coventry

Closing Date: 9am on Tuesday, 5 May 2026
⚠️ This advert may close earlier if we receive enough applications, so apply quickly!

Interview Date: Thursday, 7 May 2026

What’s the role?
You will be assisting with the set-up and operation of technical systems for events and activities organised by or within the Students' Union. You will be required to help ensure that a high standard of service is provided to customers efficiently and that a safe working environment is maintained.

Warwick SU is the focal point of campus life here at Warwick, a democratically run organisation, an independent, self-sustaining charitable company. Warwick SU runs nightclub events, bars, and food outlets to fund student activities, including over 300 societies and sports clubs, education, campaigning, and advice services. We are here to support our students and empower them to achieve their potential.

The Copper Rooms is our dedicated venue that delivers a range of successful events, club nights and live music throughout the academic year.

Who are you?

• You should have an interest and enthusiasm for a wide range of live music and DJ-based events, amongst others.
• We are looking for someone to deliver a high level of service in a fast-paced environment.
• You should have experience in achieving and maintaining high levels of health and safety and ensuring that our customers receive the best possible experience.
• You should be able to demonstrate initiative, stay calm and assertive under pressure, and have a good range of skills related to technical systems.

Why apply?
Working at Warwick SU is more than just a job — it’s a chance to:

👋 Meet loads of new people and become part of a vibrant, student-focused team.
🛠️ Gain valuable skills and experiences that will boost your CV and your confidence.
🎓 Receive full training, designed to support you both in this role and in your future career.
🏆 Work towards the Warwick Award, which develops 12 key employability skills recognised by top employers. Your hours here count towards Core Skills Points! For more information and to register for the Warwick Award, please visit: What is the Warwick Award?

Whether you’re looking to build your skills, earn some extra money alongside your studies, or just get more involved with campus life, this role gives you the perfect opportunity.

Equality and inclusion
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, age, gender, or disability status. We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace and we’d love you to be part of it.

Got a question?
Drop us an email on jobs@warwicksu.com – we’ll be happy to help.

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Technical Services Team Leader

RESPONSIBLE TO: Head Technicians and, via them, the Facilities & Safety Manager, Commercial Operations Director, Chief Executive, Board of Trustees

RESPONSIBLE FOR: Technical Services Crew

MAIN PURPOSE FOR JOB: Set up and operate technical systems for events. Provide high standards of hiring services. Provide technical services for club and society activities. Ensure a high standard of services to members and other customers, including clubs and societies. Supervise and provide support, motivation and training for crew.

MAIN DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• To supervise Technical Services crew when Event Technicians are not on duty
• To prepare venues and equipment for events - to include setting up and operating the Union’s PA and lighting equipment, assisting bands with the get-in and get-out of their equipment, assisting with the changeover between bands on stage.
• To specialise in sound, lighting or stage management.
• To attend training sessions as required, to assist in the training of new crew members, and to read the training literature provided
• To ensure that any and all equipment defects are reported to the Event Technician
• To ensure that all safety procedures and codes of practice are followed at all times
• The above are to be discharged in accordance with organisation policy and practice on equality of opportunity, health and safety and customer care.
• To commit to reducing the Students’ Union environmental impact and promote environmental and ethical good practice. To be carried out in line with the Students’ Unions Environmental Policy

EXPECTED STANDARDS

• To treat all crew as laid down in SU policies & procedures and ensure Technical Services crew receive clear instructions and are competent to carry out the tasks asked of them
• To be on time for work with the correct personal equipment. To rig equipment safely and correctly in accordance with Health and Safety regulations. To ensure the stage and venue is tidy and free of hazards at all times.
• Once trained and working as an ‘engineer’ or ‘stage manager’ on an event, you may have overall responsibility for other crew members working that event
• Entries are to be made promptly in the Equipment Maintenance Log.
• Certain items of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and other safety equipment will be provided. These must be available at all times when you are working and used as directed

PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Adequate technical knowledge to operate AV, sound and lighting within the SU
• The ability to manage a group of student staff who do not necessarily have a great amount of technical knowledge
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good interpersonal skills
• Calm under pressure
• Honest
• Assertive
• Responsible
• Approachable
• Flexible towards working hours
• Understanding of health and safety requirements

DESIRABLE SKILLS / KNOWLEDGE / QUALIFICATIONS

• Driving Licence
• Relevant previous experience