Technician

Mansfield District Council; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government entity in the East Midlands is seeking a full-time Theatre Technician to join the Palace Theatre Technical team on a maternity cover contract. The successful candidate will ensure the smooth running of performances, provide technical support, and manage lighting and sound systems. Strong knowledge in theatre lighting and excellent communication skills are essential. A proactive approach is important in this busy theatre environment. The closing date for applications is 8 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on experience in theatre lighting.
• Some experience in sound and AV operations.
• Ability to manage and operate lighting systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for a wide range of performances.
• Manage lighting systems during events.
• Brief visiting technical teams and performers on health and safety procedures.

Skills

Theatre lighting expertise

Sound management

AV systems

Stage management

Rigging (preferable)

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Mansfield District Council is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced full-time Theatre Technician to join the Palace Theatre Technical team on a maternity cover contract.

We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion for theatre and the technical expertise to support a wide range of performances. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of events on our busy main stage, as well as occasionally supporting activities at Mansfield Museum or offsite venues.

As part of the role, you will provide technical support for incoming professional productions, amateur companies, and dance or performance school shows. You will be responsible for briefing visiting technical teams and performers on health and safety procedures, operating and managing lighting systems during events, and offering technical expertise in sound, AV, stage management, and ideally rigging.

We are seeking someone with strong knowledge and hands‑on experience in theatre lighting, together with some experience in sound, AV, stage work, and preferably rigging. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will liaise with visiting companies and performers to ensure their technical needs are met. A proactive and flexible approach is also important, as you will be working in a busy theatre environment.

This is a full‑time maternity cover position, with hours that are variable in line with the demands of the theatre’s performance schedule.

Closing date: 8 January 2026

To apply please click the Apply Now link below.