University of Bristol
Student Technician
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Job Description: Student Technician
We’re looking for someone who’s passionate about live events and wants to join our technical team to help deliver a wide range of events across our venues. You’ll support the setup, operation, and delivery of events including student society productions, Bristol SU events, and external bookings. Working across spaces including theatre venues and our 1200-capacity Anson Rooms, you’ll help provide technical and logistical support, operating sound, lighting, AV equipment, and other event systems to make sure everything runs smoothly.
Alongside event delivery, you’ll help look after our equipment and spaces by carrying out checks, supporting basic maintenance, and helping improve how we manage our technical resources.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, solving problems, and working with students, clients, and other teams. Whether you’re experienced in technical events or looking to develop your skills, we’re looking for someone enthusiastic, reliable, and keen to get involved.
Role Overview
- Role: Student Technician
- Hours: Flexible Zero Hour Contract (including evenings and weekend work)
- Salary: £13.95
- Contract: Fixed Term until 31 July 2027
- Closing date: Thursday 20 August 2026, 10am
About Us
Part business, part charity, part membership body – Bristol SU is a seriously fun place to work. Our professional staff do something extraordinary every day: we support student leaders to give people a voice in their education, help people get the most out of their student experience, and help people make the change they want in the world. We have over 32,000 members, 350 clubs and societies, a diverse range of professional services, and an innovative strategy that will help to create an inclusive and supportive University community.
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What You’ll Bring
- Experience working in live event settings, running lighting, sound, or managing stages.
- Comfortable operating audio desks, lighting consoles, projectors, and other in-venue technical equipment.
- Knowledge of how to set up, test, and fault-find technical equipment to help keep events running smoothly.
- A skilled communicator who can work well with different teams, manage your time, and stay calm under pressure.
- Ability to take responsibility for Health and Safety during event preparation and delivery.
Why Apply?
Because you’re excited to make a difference!
- We are a Living Wage accredited organisation.
- We offer the flexibility for work-study balance.
- You will get 20 days of paid annual leave plus 8 bank holidays, pro-rata depending on your hours worked.
- You are eligible to opt-in to our contributory pension scheme.
- Working at Bristol SU will give you access to a range of opportunities including the chance to shadow members of staff to learn more about what they do as well as excellent training and development opportunities to help you pursue your chosen career.
We are proud to have been recognised through numerous accreditations and awards that demonstrate our commitment to creating a positive and supportive culture. We have appeared in the Inclusive Companies top 100 list and have won a number of awards for our commitment to diversity, including best Students' Union. No wonder 87% of our employees would recommend Bristol SU as a great place to work!
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Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion are central to life at Bristol SU. We approach our work with positivity and celebrate our diverse and unique communities. Our people are proud of our values and care about creating diverse and supportive communities that are inclusive of age, disability, gender, identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, and experience.
Bristol SU strives to have an inclusive culture and an environment for all, underpinned by respect and compassion, where everyone feels welcomed, included, supported, valued, and safe. Bristol SU recognises that candidates from some backgrounds/identities may face additional barriers throughout their careers and when applying for new roles across the sector. We are committed to taking positive action to expand the diversity of our staff team by offering two guaranteed interview schemes – a scheme for people of colour and a scheme for disabled people.
Be yourself, be proud of the work you do, and build a career in a place that knows different is good.
Key Dates
- Closing Date: 20 August 2026, 10am
- Shortlisting: 26 August 2026
- Interviews: 3 September 2026
Please visit our website to download our Applicant pack for more information before submitting your application.
For general enquiries, please contact us at bristolsu-people@bristol.ac.uk
Student Technician - Student Staff Applicant Pack August26.pdf
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