Senior Stage Technician – Eden Court

fst Federation of Scottish Theatre; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A Scottish theatre organization in Edinburgh seeks a Senior Stage Technician to provide technical support for live performances. The ideal candidate will have experience in technical theatre production and a passion for live events. This permanent position offers a competitive salary of £34,433.40 per annum, and a full benefits package including paid holidays and enhanced company pension contributions.

Benefits

Complimentary and discounted tickets to events

Free soup and 20% staff discount

Enhanced benefits package

Free parking

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in technical theatre production.
• Confidence in delivering technical support.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about live performance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure technical support for live performances and events.
• Work with the Technical team to deliver projects to high standards.
• Contribute proactively to team dynamics.

Skills

Technical theatre production

Live performance support

Team collaboration

Job description

Published date: 11 November 2025 Contract Type: Permanent, 42 hours per week (worked over 5 days out of 7) Salary/Fee: £34,433.40 per annum Reports to: Deputy Stage Manager, Chief Electrician, Head of Production + Technical Closing Date: Sun 28 Dec 2025 Interview Date: W/C Mon 12 Jan 2026

We are looking for a skilled Stage Technician to join our Technical team.

As a Senior Stage Technician you will join our Technical team in working hard to ensure all live performances and events have the technical support they require. You will proactively contribute the Technical team in delivering technical support for visiting productions, events and related projects to the highest standards across all our venues.

We are looking for confident and enthusiastic individual to join a team who are passionate and champion the work of Eden Court. This varied role would be perfect for those with experience in technical theatre production and a passion for live performance, looking to take the next step in their Technical career.

SALARY£34,433.40 per annum

HOURS OF WORK42 hours per week (worked over 5 days out of 7)

CONTRACT TYPEPermanent

DEPARTMENTTechnical

LINE MANAGER(S)Deputy Stage Manager, Chief Electrician, Head of Production + Technical

PENSIONUp to 6% Company contribution with The People’s Pension

HOLIDAYSFull time equivalent allowance of 36 days of paid annual leave, inclusive of 8 public holidays. The annual leave allowance increases to 37 days after completing 1 years’ service up to a maximum of 41 days after 5 years’ service. Holiday entitlement will be pro-rated for those working less than 37.5 hours per week.

OTHER BENEFITS

• Complimentary and discounted tickets to events at Eden Court
• Free soup and 20% staff discount at Eden Court’s Café/Bar
• Enhanced benefits package
• Free parking
• Flexible working options

Please visit our website to review the Job Pack for full details of this vacancy and information on how to apply.

Applications must be received by Sun 28 Dec 2025.