AV & Production Technician - Cranleigh Abu Dhabi

About the Role
The company is inviting applications for an exceptional AV & Production Technician to join the school in August 2026. This role presents an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled technical professional to support one of the UAE's leading school performing arts and events programmes. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering concerts, productions, assemblies, sporting events, and parent events while maintaining and developing the school’s audio-visual, sound, and lighting infrastructure. The ideal candidate should be as comfortable managing the day-to-day technical needs of a busy school as they are in managing large-scale musical productions, performances, and concerts.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities
Technical Support & AV Operations

• Manage, maintain and troubleshoot the school's AV equipment, including sound, lighting, projection, and recording systems.
• Set up, operate, and strike AV equipment for assemblies, productions, performances, concerts, examinations, and school events.
• Provide technical support to staff, students, and external providers during events and performances.
• Support classroom and meeting room technology where required.
• Maintain an inventory of AV equipment and recommend replacement or upgrade requirements.

Performing Arts & Productions

• Take lead responsibility for the operation, programming, and maintenance of theatrical lighting systems, sound systems, and production technology used across the school.
• Design, program, and operate lighting and sound for major school productions, concerts, dance shows, and musical theatre performances.
• Support the technical requirements of large-scale productions, including those involving live orchestras, multiple performance spaces, and external performers.
• Work alongside the Director of Performing Arts, Music, and Drama teams to develop technical production plans and ensure professional standards are maintained.
• Manage rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performance runs from a sound, lighting, and stage management perspective.
• Maintain all theatre, auditorium, and performing arts technical equipment to ensure operational readiness throughout the academic year.
• Support recording, livestreaming, and multimedia requirements for performances and school events.

Events & Community Engagement

• Provide AV support for parent events, open days, graduations, conferences, and community events.
• Support marketing and communications teams with audio, visual, and recording requirements.
• Assist with livestreaming, recording, and broadcasting of school events where required.

Health & Safety

• Ensure all AV and production equipment is operated safely and in accordance with relevant health and safety regulations.
• Conduct routine equipment inspections and report any defects.
• Maintain safe working practices in performance spaces, theatres, and event venues.

General

• Support the wider Operations and Performing Arts teams as required.
• Participate in school events outside of normal working hours where operationally required.
• Create and maintain technical documentation, operating procedures, and equipment guides to support continuity of service.
• Undertake any other duties commensurate with the role as reasonably requested by the school.

Qualifications
Minimum Educational Qualifications Required for the Role

• Diploma, Degree, or professional qualification in Audio Visual Technology, Sound Engineering, Technical Theatre, Event Production, Media Technology, or a related field.
• Equivalent industry experience will also be considered.

Minimum Years of Experience Required

• 3-5 years' experience in an Audio Visual, Technical Theatre, Production, Events, or Performing Arts support role.

Nature of Relevant Experience Required

• Experience working with professional audio-visual, sound, and lighting equipment.
• Experience supporting live events, concerts, theatrical productions, and musical performances.
• Experience programming and operating stage lighting systems.
• Strong understanding of live sound mixing, microphones, and audio systems.
• Experience supporting productions involving multiple performers, musicians, and/or live orchestras.
• Experience troubleshooting and maintaining AV equipment.
• Experience working in a school, theatre, performing arts venue, or live events environment is desirable.

Safeguarding Statement
The company is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Appropriate safeguarding and background checks will be undertaken prior to appointment.

Please note: This job description is a fluid document and may evolve to reflect the needs of our growing school. Additional tasks reasonably deemed appropriate may be required. A full job description will be provided alongside a formal contract offer.