Senior Technical Manager (IT, Sound, Projection)

Light Cinemas

Field Based (across UK)

Salary up to £50k (d.o.e)

About the role:

The Senior Technical Manager will provide IT, Sound and Projection support to our cinemas across the UK, this will include performing installations, servicing and troubleshooting across a range of cinema projection and sound equipment as well as some POS and IT support.

This role will oversee the group Projection Manager and will be key to supporting with the development of new and existing projects as well as getting involved in day to day cinema operations. The Senior Technical Manager is required to be available to answer urgent after-hours calls on a roster basis in order to provide technical support for our cinemas and head office.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Installation of digital projectors and sound systems at new cinema sites, including fields planning, construction, commissioning, operation, updating and maintenance of projection equipment
• Delivery of new technologies across hardware, software and solutions that are appropriate with the company strategic direction.
• Working to Industry best practice and delivering high quality Digital Cinema solutions purposeful for the company
• Engagement with third party suppliers when necessary to ensure problem resolution within SLA.
• Network management according to the company and project management requirements
• Support the Service Desk team in problem resolution providing an escalation route
• Installation, maintenance and repairs of electrical controls, wiring, and lighting systems in accordance with National Electrical Code, state and local building regulations
• Troubleshooting electrical issues using appropriate testing devices
• Understanding and implementation of technical diagrams and blueprints
• Good quality workmanship upholding company standards, complying with building codes, and following safety requirements
• Providing technical IT support for our cinemas and head office
• Oversee the group Projection Manager.

About You:

• Proven track record in Cinema Engineering with Extensive hands-on experience in and understanding of cinema technologies (Projection and Cinema Audio)
• Proactive and personable with good interpersonal skills
• A creative problem solver
• Able to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks across locations
• Able to work with diverse stakeholders in order to provide support at all leveles
• A desire to undertake new challenges and responsibilities.
• Full qualifications in Barco and NEC projectors and Dolby Sound systems
• Advanced computer literacy and understanding of IT networking
• Advanced user of Windows systems, including IIS, DNS, DHCP, Networking
• Ability to understand error logs
• Good knowledge of SQL Server and Windows Operating System would be preferred but not essential
• Vista Entertainment Solutionsexperience would be preferred but is not essential
• Knowledge of coding and scripting is preferred but not essential

About Light Cinemas:

Light Cinemas is a challenger brand within the cinema industry, operating 10 sites across the UK with four more planned to open by the end of next year.

We offer unique spaces where guests can watch the latest movies, independent & international films and live events in luxury state-of-the-art screens. Guests can also enjoy freshly prepared, sharing style food served from one of our open kitchens and relax with a cocktail in one of our beautiful bars.

We are a growing Company who are transforming the look and feel of our venues to offer something different. This is a truly exciting time to join Light Cinemas and become part of a leisure brand creating social spaces and entertainment experiences to surprise and delight and our guests.

Senior Technical Manager (IT, Sound, Projection)

Light Cinemas

Field Based (across UK)

Salary up to £50k (d.o.e)

About the role:

The Senior Technical Manager will provide IT, Sound and Projection support to our cinemas across the UK, this will include performing installations, servicing and troubleshooting across a range of cinema projection and sound equipment as well as some POS and IT support.

This role will oversee the group Projection Manager and will be key to supporting with the development of new and existing projects as well as getting involved in day to day cinema operations. The Senior Technical Manager is required to be available to answer urgent after-hours calls on a roster basis in order to provide technical support for our cinemas and head office.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Installation of digital projectors and sound systems at new cinema sites, including fields planning, construction, commissioning, operation, updating and maintenance of projection equipment
• Delivery of new technologies across hardware, software and solutions that are appropriate with the company strategic direction.
• Working to Industry best practice and delivering high quality Digital Cinema solutions purposeful for the company
• Engagement with third party suppliers when necessary to ensure problem resolution within SLA.
• Network management according to the company and project management requirements
• Support the Service Desk team in problem resolution providing an escalation route
• Installation, maintenance and repairs of electrical controls, wiring, and lighting systems in accordance with National Electrical Code, state and local building regulations
• Troubleshooting electrical issues using appropriate testing devices
• Understanding and implementation of technical diagrams and blueprints
• Good quality workmanship upholding company standards, complying with building codes, and following safety requirements
• Providing technical IT support for our cinemas and head office
• Oversee the group Projection Manager.

About You:

• Proven track record in Cinema Engineering with Extensive hands-on experience in and understanding of cinema technologies (Projection and Cinema Audio)
• Proactive and personable with good interpersonal skills
• A creative problem solver
• Able to work to tight deadlines and manage multiple tasks across locations
• Able to work with diverse stakeholders in order to provide support at all leveles
• A desire to undertake new challenges and responsibilities.
• Full qualifications in Barco and NEC projectors and Dolby Sound systems
• Advanced computer literacy and understanding of IT networking
• Advanced user of Windows systems, including IIS, DNS, DHCP, Networking
• Ability to understand error logs
• Good knowledge of SQL Server and Windows Operating System would be preferred but not essential
• Vista Entertainment Solutionsexperience would be preferred but is not essential
• Knowledge of coding and scripting is preferred but not essential

About Light Cinemas:

Light Cinemas is a challenger brand within the cinema industry, operating 10 sites across the UK with four more planned to open by the end of next year.

We offer unique spaces where guests can watch the latest movies, independent & international films and live events in luxury state-of-the-art screens. Guests can also enjoy freshly prepared, sharing style food served from one of our open kitchens and relax with a cocktail in one of our beautiful bars.

We are a growing Company who are transforming the look and feel of our venues to offer something different. This is a truly exciting time to join Light Cinemas and become part of a leisure brand creating social spaces and entertainment experiences to surprise and delight and our guests.

Job Title: Application Specialist
Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 P.A
Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
Location: Chelmsford

Coulter Elite Resourcing - Recruitment Specialists are now recruiting for an Application Specialist to work for their client based in Chelmsford.

Reporting to the Senior Management Team and working closely with the Group IT Team and end users of in-house applications, you will be responsible for specification and configuration of the internal transport management system. You will proactively identify opportunities to better support business processes. The role holder will work with management and end-users to support new and existing applications and reports.

Principle Responsibilities:-

• Analyse and evaluate the software and systems that the business utilises and implement improvements;
• Research, evaluate and test new software programs;
• Use best practices and knowledge of internal and external business issues to improve internal applications;
• Enhance existing applications to support new automation and business requirements
• Write reports, query data, and develop existing procedures;
• Test system upgrades, support packages, disaster recovery scenarios
• Develop existing programs by analysing and identifying areas for modification
• Integrate existing software products and work on ensuring incompatible platforms come together
• Create technical specifications and test plans;
• Write operational and process flow documentation;
• Consult colleagues concerning the maintenance and performance of software systems and with a view to writing or modifying current operating practices
• Investigate new technologies
• Provide day-to-day technical and functional assistance to end users

Key Skills

• Good Understanding of Microsoft SQL and MySQL
• EDI (EDIFACT/X12/XML)
• BI Tool (Tableau)
• ETL (Mapforce/SSIS)
• Logistics knowledge experience - an advantage
• SSRS - an advantage

This is a full time, permanent position working Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. Salary £36,000 - £40,000 depending on experience + excellent company benefits

If you are interested in the position of Application Specialist then please forward your CV to Hollie at Coulter Elite Resourcing.

Coulter Elite Resourcing is an independent recruitment agency based in Peterborough supplying permanent and contract personnel, from office junior through to the highest levels of management both locally and nationally.

Between our team we have a wealth of experience and we operate in both the Permanent, Temporary and contract marketplace, covering the following areas:

Accounts, Administration, Bi-lingual, Call Centre, Customer Service, Design Engineers, Directors, Warehousing, Distribution, Engineering, Finance, Graduates, Human Resource, Insurance, IT, Legal, Logistics, PR, Media, Purchasing, Reception, Sales, Secretarial, PA, Telesales, Web Design

Job Title: Application Specialist
Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 P.A
Days/Hours: Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm
Location: Chelmsford

Coulter Elite Resourcing - Recruitment Specialists are now recruiting for an Application Specialist to work for their client based in Chelmsford.

Reporting to the Senior Management Team and working closely with the Group IT Team and end users of in-house applications, you will be responsible for specification and configuration of the internal transport management system. You will proactively identify opportunities to better support business processes. The role holder will work with management and end-users to support new and existing applications and reports.

Principle Responsibilities:-

• Analyse and evaluate the software and systems that the business utilises and implement improvements;
• Research, evaluate and test new software programs;
• Use best practices and knowledge of internal and external business issues to improve internal applications;
• Enhance existing applications to support new automation and business requirements
• Write reports, query data, and develop existing procedures;
• Test system upgrades, support packages, disaster recovery scenarios
• Develop existing programs by analysing and identifying areas for modification
• Integrate existing software products and work on ensuring incompatible platforms come together
• Create technical specifications and test plans;
• Write operational and process flow documentation;
• Consult colleagues concerning the maintenance and performance of software systems and with a view to writing or modifying current operating practices
• Investigate new technologies
• Provide day-to-day technical and functional assistance to end users

Key Skills

• Good Understanding of Microsoft SQL and MySQL
• EDI (EDIFACT/X12/XML)
• BI Tool (Tableau)
• ETL (Mapforce/SSIS)
• Logistics knowledge experience - an advantage
• SSRS - an advantage

This is a full time, permanent position working Monday - Friday, 9am - 5pm. Salary £36,000 - £40,000 depending on experience + excellent company benefits

If you are interested in the position of Application Specialist then please forward your CV to Hollie at Coulter Elite Resourcing.

Coulter Elite Resourcing is an independent recruitment agency based in Peterborough supplying permanent and contract personnel, from office junior through to the highest levels of management both locally and nationally.

Between our team we have a wealth of experience and we operate in both the Permanent, Temporary and contract marketplace, covering the following areas:

Accounts, Administration, Bi-lingual, Call Centre, Customer Service, Design Engineers, Directors, Warehousing, Distribution, Engineering, Finance, Graduates, Human Resource, Insurance, IT, Legal, Logistics, PR, Media, Purchasing, Reception, Sales, Secretarial, PA, Telesales, Web Design

IT Test Analyst - 6 Month FTC
Northampton
£35,000 - £45,000 + Company Performance Bonus & Benefits

Opus Energy is now looking for an IT Test Analyst to join our growing Smart Metering development team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You'll play a key role in ensuring that our systems and applications meet the needs of the business as we move into the SMART era.

Working on new systems and processes that are at the forefront of our industry, you'll be responsible for analysing IT system changes, preparing test artefacts and data, and performing the testing of the system changes with the overall goal of improving the quality of the IT systems delivered to the business.

With an eye for problem solving and an inquisitive mind, you'll recognise trends of deficient quality, investigate and diagnose the underlying causes, and propose solutions to the responsible Test Lead.

Your background will have provided you with experience of the testing process and you'll be comfortable devising test cases, creating test schedules, testing both the functional and non-functional aspects of releases, managing the defect lifecycle and reporting on testing progress and quality. Experience in the Utilities industry and SMART Metering specifically will be advantageous, as well as working knowledge of SQL.

We'll ensure there's plenty of support, coaching and mentoring to allow you to be successful in the role. The result will be that you're able to learn new areas of our applications quickly and work within these areas independently.

Working in a team that collaborates with the whole IT function, you'll develop effective working relationships with Developers, Business System Analysts and Project Managers so you'll be able to learn from their experience and bring their knowledge back into your own role.

For more information or the full job description for our IT Test Analyst role, please apply now!

IT Test Analyst - 6 Month FTC
Northampton
£35,000 - £45,000 + Company Performance Bonus & Benefits

Opus Energy is now looking for an IT Test Analyst to join our growing Smart Metering development team on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You'll play a key role in ensuring that our systems and applications meet the needs of the business as we move into the SMART era.

Working on new systems and processes that are at the forefront of our industry, you'll be responsible for analysing IT system changes, preparing test artefacts and data, and performing the testing of the system changes with the overall goal of improving the quality of the IT systems delivered to the business.

With an eye for problem solving and an inquisitive mind, you'll recognise trends of deficient quality, investigate and diagnose the underlying causes, and propose solutions to the responsible Test Lead.

Your background will have provided you with experience of the testing process and you'll be comfortable devising test cases, creating test schedules, testing both the functional and non-functional aspects of releases, managing the defect lifecycle and reporting on testing progress and quality. Experience in the Utilities industry and SMART Metering specifically will be advantageous, as well as working knowledge of SQL.

We'll ensure there's plenty of support, coaching and mentoring to allow you to be successful in the role. The result will be that you're able to learn new areas of our applications quickly and work within these areas independently.

Working in a team that collaborates with the whole IT function, you'll develop effective working relationships with Developers, Business System Analysts and Project Managers so you'll be able to learn from their experience and bring their knowledge back into your own role.

For more information or the full job description for our IT Test Analyst role, please apply now!