Theatre Props Assistant
Manchester Metropolitan University, City Centre, Manchester
Theatre Props Assistant
£13
Manchester Metropolitan University, City Centre, Manchester
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 8 May | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 493f48161dd34956a3955771091e5acd
Location ref: City Centre, Manchester
Full Job Description
The current opportunity is available for current Manchester Met students, to apply you must be based in the UK for the duration of the role. This support will enable the props store to have increased opening periods to better support Manchester School of Theatre students. The assistant will contribute to the smooth running of the Props area by undertaking essential practical and administrative tasks, including:
- Supporting the hiring, adjusting, and return of props for student productions
- Assisting with preparations ahead of assessments and A+H Degree Show activity
- Maintaining accurate departmental records and completing data entry into relevant computer systems
- Providing general operational support to ensure efficient workflow within the props area Key Tasks
- To work on the Connect 2 booking system to loan props to students.
- To pick and prepare orders for collection and to return items to the shelving or rails.
- Update the connect 2 system with new items as they come into stock.
- Update the Technical Services Assets database.
- Help to keep props stores tidy.
- Note Health and Safety hazards and issues with equipment and reporting them to Technical Staff Dates: 13 May - 19 June 2026 Hours of Work: 16 hours per week (mornings, only), Manchester Metropolitan University is committed to supporting the rights, responsibilities, dignity, health and wellbeing of staff and students through our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.
- Have excellent communication, organisation, and time management skills.
- Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner.
- Have an awareness of Health and Safety
- Have good customer service skills.
- Have the required skills to undertake the role
- Have a genuine interest and passion for working within theatre and the Live Productions environment
- If you are not fully registered with Jobs4Students you need to be able to complete a right to work appointment on Tuesday 12 May 2026. Desirable:
- To have worked within the theatre environment previously