Technician (Theatres)

Ipswich Borough Council; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council is seeking a versatile Technician to join the technical team supporting live events at their prominent venues in Ipswich. The role requires technical expertise in lighting, sound, and AV for various performances including high-profile productions and community shows. A-level standard or equivalent experience in a technical field is essential, along with the capability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. This position offers generous benefits, including a pension scheme and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday and sick pay

Subsidised parking

Free swimming and gym membership

Cycle purchase scheme

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in a technical related profession.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Strong understanding of safety and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Support live events with technical services.
• Lead technical setups and supervise junior staff.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues promptly.
• Communicate with visiting companies and internal teams.

Skills

Technical expertise in lighting, sound, AV

Ability to lead setups and supervise staff

Problem-solving under pressure

Effective communication skills

Education

A-level standard or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

The Grade II Listed Regent Theatre is the largest theatre in East Anglia with seating for 1,551 people. It presents an engaging programme of concerts, gigs, West End musicals, comedy, and an annual traditional family pantomime. The historic Corn Exchange is part of Ipswich’s Town Hall and, when used as a theatre, has adaptable seating for 800. The venue presents a wide variety of events, from concerts and conferences to wrestling and darts. We pride ourselves on delivering a great customer experience, whether front of house or backstage, and we work with some of the UK’s biggest promoters and producers. This role is at the forefront of everything we do and is vital to producers, promoters and agents whilst in our venues. We’re looking for a creative, reliable, and versatile Technician to join our technical team supporting live events at the Regent Theatre and Corn Exchange in Ipswich.

You’ll play a key role in delivering a wide range of performances, from large-scale touring musicals and headline acts at the Regent, to community shows, private hires, and corporate events at the Corn Exchange. You’ll also support external events across the wider service area.

Responsibilities

• Support live events at the Regent Theatre and Corn Exchange with technical services across lighting, sound, AV, flying systems, and stage management.
• Lead technical setups and supervise junior staff and casual crew.
• Diagnose and resolve technical issues under pressure while maintaining high standards of safety, professionalism, and customer service.
• Communicate clearly with visiting companies, internal teams, and contractors.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and physically demanding shifts.

Qualifications and experience

• A-level standard or equivalent experience in a technical related profession.

Hours and working pattern

Hours of work are 37 per week, including some weekends. The post holder will be required to work a rota, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Benefits

Salary plus a career average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking for work and leisure, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, cycle purchase scheme, personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Additional information

For more information about this role please contact Tom Dransfield – Technical Manager Theatres (he/him) via email: [e-mail].

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.

Please note that CVs are not accepted. Interviews will be held on 01/10/2025. Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and/or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications.