Job Title: Theatre Technician
Reports to: Technical Manager
Appointed by: Interview Panel
Period of Appointment: 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £24,317 per annum
Purpose of Role
The Theatre Technician will be required to support the technical team with the stage and events operation. The role is required to ensure that all the technical aspects of the theatre’s busy programme of events are met and delivered to a high standard.
The role will require an all-round knowledge of technical theatre, including sound. A knowledge of lighting, rigging and flying would be an advantage, although training will be given.
The role will report to the Technical Manager and work alongside all departments.
Working hours will require flexibility and will include evening and weekends.
Key Responsibilities
• Assist with the preparation and set-up of events, including sound, lighting and rigging
• Ensure that the requirements of visiting productions are met and executed professionally and to the highest standards
• Act as Duty Technician during some events, and be the technical point of contact for visiting productions
• Task manage casual and freelance technicians
• Operate sound and lighting during some events
• Assist with the co-ordination of external equipment and suppliers
• Assist with routine stage and building maintenance
• Ensure that working areas are kept clean and tidy
• Work closely with all departments to ensure the smooth running of all events
Person Specification
Essential
• Knowledge of technical theatre equipment and practices
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Good relationship building skills
• Excellent time management and organisational skills
• Ability to use initiative and be a self-starter
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• High level of attention to detail
• Comfortable working at height and manual handling
Desirable
• Good MS Office and IT Skills
• First Aid Qualification
• An interest in arts and entertainment industries
Applications
To apply, please send a CV and covering letter with the subject line ‘THEATRE TECHNICIAN APPLICATION’ to [email protected].
Closing date for applications is 9am on Monday 17th March 2025.
