Production Technician

Bush Theatre; London; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Bush Theatre seeks an experienced Technician to manage the technical aspects of its productions. You will collaborate with the Technical and Buildings Manager to ensure smooth operations, providing support for creative teams. This is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary of £27,500 and 30 holiday days annually. Candidates are encouraged to apply through a creative format of their choice, emphasizing experience and skills relevant to the role.

Benefits

30 paid holidays per year

Flexible contract terms available

Qualifications

• Experience in technical management within a theatre environment.
• Familiarity with health and safety regulations.
• Experience managing freelance staff and technical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the technical department's daily operations.
• Manage freelance staff and ensure equipment is maintained.
• Act as liaison for set, lighting, and sound designers.

Skills

Technical Management

Team Management

Problem Solving

Health & Safety Compliance

Job description

The Bush Theatre is looking for a creative, experienced, and enthusiastic Technician to work with the Technical department to realise the creative ambition of our productions.

The successful candidate will play a key role within the technical department, responsible for smooth and efficient day to day running of the technical aspects of the theatre including managing freelance staff, equipment and being a main point of contact for our creatives in achieving their artistic vision.

Hours: Full time – 35 hours per week, excluding an hour unpaid break. This role requires working some evenings and weekends .

Salary : £27,500 per annum

Holidays: 30 days per annum inclusive of Bank Holidays

Contract type: Permanent

These terms are flexible and we are open to this being a part-time or fixed term role.

Key dates

Deadline for applications: 23.59 on Sunday 13 July 2025

First Interview date: Thursday 24 July 2025

Second Interview date : Thursday 31 July 2025

Purpose of the role

This is a key role, working closely with the Technical and Buildings Manager to be responsible for the smooth and efficient day to day running of the Technical Department and technical aspects of the Bush Theatre’s productions, events and related projects, with a focus on get-in and tech periods where required. You will act as a point of contact for creatives (in particular set, lighting and sound designers) in achieving their artistic vision to the highest standard, within agreed timescales and budgets and be responsible for maintaining all technical equipment as well as keeping up to date with advances in technical equipment that may be used in productions. The role supports the Technical and Buildings Manager with managing the casual technician pool, recruitment and training and assists the Technical and Buildings Manager in ensuring all work and productions meet Health & Safety requirements.

How to Apply

We want you to have the opportunity to tell us about yourself and explain why you are right for this positions, therefore we ask you to send a CV and a supporting statement in whatever format feels right to you – written (max 500 words), video or sound file (max 5 minutes) or presentation (e.g. keynote or powerpoint), just remember to cover the cover the following points

All applications should address the following questions:

• Tell us about your experience, skills and knowledge that mean you meet the person specification outlined in the Job Description; include demonstrative examples and achievements
• Tell us why this position interests you
• Tell us what you would bring to this role and the Bush Theatre

All applications will be judged on content not on format.

Upload your information and supporting documents to our recruitment portal Breathe HR .

You can upload video or sound files using the We Transfer service https://wetransfer.com/ . When using this service, please include the We Transfer link in your Breathe HR attachments by including the link in your CV or submitting it on a separate document.

If you need this information in a different format, contact our People and Culture Administrator Dorothy Ekema-Walla by emailing [e-mail] or phone [phone].

The value of equal opportunities runs through the heart of the organisation. Our diverse team and their range of experiences are vital to the Bush’s success, but we still have work to do to make sure that Bush staff represent the communities we serve. We actively encourage people with different backgrounds to join us. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people of colour and disabled people who are currently underrepresented in our team. All disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria will be invited to interview. If you would like to apply through our Minimum Criteria Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please let us know. You can state anywhere in your application: “I would like to apply through the Minimum Criteria Guaranteed Interview scheme”.

If you have any questions or need any of this information in a different format, please contact our People And Culture Administrator, Dorothy Ekema-Walla, by emailing: [e-mail] or phone [phone].

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