Events Crew Technical Supervisor
Closing Date: 25/01/2026

• Leading and supervising the Events Crew Team on shifts, leading by example to ensure the safe and efficient set-up, delivery and break-down of events,
• Coordinating Events Crew and equipment hire requests from student groups and external parties by providing excellent customer service and communication, preparing cost estimates and scheduling and briefing Crew Members,
• Training, motivating and supporting Events Crew Members in key event areas such as handling and operating equipment,
• Acting as a key point of contact during events, troubleshooting issues as they arise and escalating to Events Management where necessary,
• Ensuring all health and safety regulations and risk assessments are always adhered to,
• Attending weekly Supervisors meetings with Events Management to raise issues and contribute to the planning of hires and large-scale LUSU events,
• Working as part of the wider Events Crew Team and performing other duties as required by Events Management.

• Technical knowledge of event equipment, including sound and lighting
• Current Lancaster University student continuing during the 2026/27 academic year
• Experience in supervising or leading a team of staff or volunteers, with the ability to motivate a team
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot issues under pressure
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including email communications
• Excellent customer service skills and ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction
• Highly organised and the ability to manage tasks with competing deadlines
• Knowledge of health and safety practices related to events, such as safe manual handling
• A proactive and flexible approach to work, including availability for evening, night and weekend shifts with a willingness to work popular events
• Passion for supporting high-quality events and experiences

• Full, clean driving license and willingness to drive work vehicles after an induction

• Collaboration
• Multi-tasking
• Creativity
  
• Flexibility
• Integrity
• Leadership
• Organisation
  
• Teamwork
• Time Management
• Verbal communication
• Written communication

You are required to submit a cover letter to support your application. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Please note: Unless specified otherwise in the advert wording, this role is only open to individuals living in the UK.

Under the terms of this work, we endeavour to provide the advertised number of hours however, hours are not guaranteed and that work may cease if there is a fall in demand. 

Adverts that display a closing date should be treated as a guide. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so we advise you to submit your application as early as possible to prevent disappointment.