Stage Crew – Live Theatre Backstage (Part-Time)

Chesterfield Borough Council; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 1,300 - 1,700; Part time

Job summary

Chesterfield Borough Council is seeking stage crew members to support the cultural services team across our venues. This part-time role involves assisting with loading, scenery, rigging, and backstage operations to ensure smooth performances and events.

You will help set up lighting and sound, move scenery during shows and maintain equipment safety. The role requires stamina, willingness to work evenings and weekends, and good teamwork in a busy live-events environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform strenuous manual tasks.
• Comfortable working at height.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, bank holidays.
• Basic IT skills, especially Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist with loading/unloading, scenery construction and stage rigging.
• Support the setup and operation of lighting and sound systems.
• Act as show crew during performances – moving scenery, operating flying equipment or follow spots.
• Maintain cleanliness and housekeeping in technical areas.
• Work safely at height and maintain equipment.
• Assist with caretaking duties and equipment security post-event.

Skills

Manual tasks

Working at height

Flexible hours

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Chesterfield Borough Council is seeking stage crew members to support the cultural services team across our venues. This part-time role involves assisting with loading, scenery, rigging, and backstage operations to ensure smooth performances and events.

You will help set up lighting and sound, move scenery during shows and maintain equipment safety. The role requires stamina, willingness to work evenings and weekends, and good teamwork in a busy live-events environment.