Casual Technician

Dacorum Borough Council; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

The Old Town Hall Theatre in Hemel Hempstead is seeking enthusiastic Casual Technicians to join Dacorum Borough Council's technical team. The role covers setup and operation of lighting, sound, staging, and audiovisual equipment for a range of performances and community events, with a focus on reliability and adaptability.

Applicants should be able to work evenings and weekends, carry out get-ins/outs, and contribute to a safe working environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in live events and theatre production.
• Experience with theatre lighting, sound, or stage operations.
• Reliable, adaptable, and able to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate lighting, sound, staging and audiovisual equipment.
• Assist with get-ins and get-outs and maintain safety on site.
• Provide support as the sole technician on shift while maintaining a safe environment.

Job description

Ref: X1863

Casual Technician

The Old Town Hall, Hemel Hempstead

We're looking for enthusiastic and reliable Casual Technicians to join our technical team at The Old Town Hall Theatre.

This is a flexible, casual role supporting a wide range of live performances, events, and community productions. The Casual technician will be responsible for the setup and operation of lighting, sound, staging, and audiovisual equipment, as well as helping with get-ins, get-outs, and maintaining a safe working environment.

We're looking for people who:

• Have an interest in live events and theatre production.
• Have experience with theatre lighting, sound, or stage operations
• Are reliable, adaptable, and able to work evenings and weekends.

In return, you'll gain experience working in a busy and varied venue, supporting professional and community performances in a friendly and welcoming environment.

This is not an entry level job as you will be expected to provide technical support for shows as the only technician on shift.

For licensing compliance, applicants must be over 18 years of age.

A Basic check will be undertaken with the Disclosure and Barring Service to ensure that the successful candidate has no relevant convictions.

Ready to shine in our historic venue?

The deadline for applications will be midnight on the closing date shown in the advert details.

Interviews Date(s): Thursday 26 October 2026

Information for applicants on Local Government Reorganisation.

The Council is going through a major change as part of Local Government Reorganisation (LGR) and devolution. This means that the district and borough councils in Hertfordshire will be replaced by a smaller number of new unitary councils.

The aim is to make local government simpler and more efficient, improve services for residents, and bring decision-making closer to the communities we serve.

What this means for you

If you join Dacorum Borough Council between now and 31 March 2028, you will move to a new organisation on 1 April 2028. Your role will transfer to the new authority, but the way you work and who you report to may change.

While this may be different from what you are used to, it is also a rare and exciting opportunity to join Dacorum at a time of real change.

You will have the chance to help shape the future of local services and be part of building something new.

The new unitary councils will create opportunities for innovation, growth, and better public services. They will offer a more joined-up and forward-looking working environment for employees.

We are committed to supporting our staff and continuing to deliver high-quality services for residents throughout this change. Together, we are building a better future.