Student Staff - Techie

Student Staff - Techie (September 2026)

Reading Students' Union hiring friendly, hard-working, and enthusiastic people to join our bars and venues team.

Job Purpose:

To assist the Venue Management team with the setup and operation of audio visual equipment within the Students’ Union venue.

To assist the Deputy Venue Managers and Trading Operations Managers (Interim) in the general maintenance of the equipment and relevant spaces within the venue.

Responsible to: 

• Deputy Venue Managers
• Trading Operations Managers (Interim)
• Technical Supervisor (Student Staff)

Responsible for: N/A

Main Duties: 

Operation of AV equipment

• To setup all equipment safely, efficiently and in accordance with instructions given.
• To liaise with the Technical Manager and external parties / promoters as required regarding the technical requirements for the event.
• To ensure an excellent standard of operation according to requirements of the event.
• To troubleshoot and remedy any problems arising during setup or operation, consulting the Venue Technical Manager when required.

Preparation of the venue

• To ensure the spaces within the venue are set up appropriately according to the event, including all safety equipment, furniture, visual systems and ambient lighting.

General maintenance and Cleaning

• To ensure the good condition of all equipment and report any faults to the Venue Technical Manager.
• To maintain an excellent level of tidiness and cleanliness across all public and staff only areas, before, during and after opening hours.

Uphold Reading Students' Union policies

• To observe and work within Health and Safety guidance as outlined in training.
• To uphold and promote the licensing objectives while conducting licensable activities.
• To be flexible in your approach to work and willing to undertake other duties as required.

Hours of work: Part-time role for student staff on a zero-hour contract. Expectation would be 5-10 hours per week during semester. Peak times such as Welcome week would be busier and require more hours, while quieter weeks such as enhancement week would be likely to require fewer hours.

Person Specification:

Experience of operating audio visual systems including basic lighting and sound controls

Experience working independently and as part of a team

Experience working within a live music venue or theatre

Experience of, or interest in, mixing live music

Ability to multitask and prioritise

Ability to work under pressure and to high demand

Good problem solving skills and an ability to research independently

Understanding of the role of a Students’ Union

Awareness of environmental issues

Able to work unsociable hours

Friendly and flexible attitude to work

Excellent verbal communication skills

Organised approach to work

Good interpersonal skills

Good time management skills

Ability to use initiative and proactive approach to tasks

Champion for equity, diversity and inclusion and an understanding of how this is relevant in a students’ union

Leads by example and capable of inspiring others

All applicants for Reading Students' Union Student Staff Roles must be over 18 years of age in order to adhere to UK Licensing laws.

Job title:

Student Staff – Techie

Location:

Students’ Union Building, Whiteknights, Reading, RG6 6EH

Working hours:

Up to 20 per week

Salary:

£12.71 per hour

Department:

Commercial

Reporting to:

Trading Operations Managers (Interim)