Playhouse Theatre Technician

Epsom & Ewell Borough Council; Epsom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council is seeking a multi-skilled individual to provide technical services at the Epsom Playhouse. Responsibilities include rigging and operating lighting and sound equipment for various performances. The ideal candidate will have experience in a theatre setting, knowledge of ETC lighting systems, and excellent communication skills. This role requires flexibility, as work will include evenings and weekends. Benefits include 24 days annual leave, subsidised gym membership, and professional fee payments.

Benefits

24 days annual leave

Subsidised gym membership

Payment of professional fees

Local government pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a theatre environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a team.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical services for performances.
• Manage rigging, operation, and de-rigging of equipment.
• Supervise casual staff and visiting companies.

Skills

Knowledge of ETC computerised lighting programming

Rigging and operating stage equipment

Good verbal communication skills

QLab knowledge

Sound patching and digital sound desk operation

Job description

The Epsom Playhouse, situated in Epsom town centre, is a receiving house comprising a 450-seat main auditorium and an 80-seat studio.

We are seeking a multi-skilled and experienced individual to provide technical services to ensure the successful presentation of a wide programme of professional and community performances. You will be responsible for rigging, operating, and de-rigging, lighting, sound, stage and AV equipment for rehearsals and performances, duty stage management, simple maintenance of equipment, and supervision of casual staff, visiting companies and community users.

This is a great opportunity for a highly organised individual, with a proven track record of having worked in a theatre environment. You will have knowledge of ETC computerised lighting programming and operation, and sound patching and digital sound desk operation and conducting soundchecks for live music and other one-night events. A good working knowledge of QLab and AV would be advantages. Good verbal communication skills are required as you will be communicating with professional companies and community hirers. You must also be able to demonstrate your ability to work effectively as part of a busy and committed team.

Flexibility is vital as you will be required to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. You must also have your own transport as you will be required to work late when public transport is not available.

In return you will benefit from 24 days annual leave (rising to 29 after 5 years’ service), subsidised gym membership and car parking, payment of professional fees, and an entitlement to join the local government pension scheme.

The Playhouse is managed by Epsom & Ewell Borough Council. We aspire to deliver high quality services to our residents. We might be small, but we have big plans to serve our population of 80,000 residents. We are investing in our future, increasing strategic capacity, and exploring new ways of working.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a professional and committed team and we look forward to receiving your application.

For further details please contact Harry Palmer on 01372 728887

Closing date: 29 August 2025

Interviews/ assessments: W/C 1 September 2025