Performing Arts Technician (Temporary)

Dovetail & Slate Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Dovetail & Slate Ltd in London is seeking a technically minded Performing Arts/Technical Theatre assistant to support FE teaching spaces. You will prep studios, maintain equipment and assist learners during rehearsals and assessments, ensuring safety and smooth production operations.

Experience with performance equipment, staging, stock management and a proactive attitude to help learners of different abilities is essential.

Qualifications

• A relevant qualification in performing arts or a technical theatre discipline.
• Practical knowledge of performance equipment, staging and technical processes.
• Good organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work on your own initiative.
• A willingness to support learners of varying abilities.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and setting up studios, performance spaces and equipment for practical sessions and productions.
• Maintaining, servicing and repairing technical equipment across all teaching areas.
• Supporting teaching staff and learners during rehearsals, performances and assessments.
• Upholding health and safety standards in all performance and workshop areas.
• Managing stock, resources and equipment so they are available when needed.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

A relevant qualification in performing arts or a technical theatre discipline

Tools

Technical theatre equipment

Job description

Recruitment for education and the public sector

Performing Arts Further Education fe college

Also teaches: Technical Theatre

Job Description

Temporary | Contract

Location: London

Are you a performing arts professional who enjoys the technical side of putting a production together?

About the Role

You’ll join a further education provider in London, providing technical support across performing arts programmes. You’ll work alongside teaching staff to make sure studios, workshops and performance spaces are ready, safe and well equipped for practical sessions.

You’ll also support learners directly during rehearsals, productions and assessments, helping them build confidence with the equipment and processes used in the industry.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and setting up studios, performance spaces and equipment for practical sessions and productions.
• Maintaining, servicing and repairing technical equipment across all teaching areas.
• Supporting teaching staff and learners during rehearsals, performances and assessments.
• Upholding health and safety standards in all performance and workshop areas.
• Managing stock, resources and equipment so they are available when needed.

What We're Looking For

• A relevant qualification in performing arts or a technical theatre discipline
• Practical knowledge of performance equipment, staging and technical processes
• Good organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work on your own initiative
• A willingness to support learners of varying abilities

Desirable (but not essential):

• Previous technical experience in a further education or training environment

Skills & Qualifications

Performance equipment operation Staging Technical theatre processes Equipment maintenance and repair Health and safety compliance Stock management