Theater Technician

University of East Anglia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Job summary

University of East Anglia is seeking an experienced Theatre Technician to join the School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing. The role supports teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate levels and helps run the Drama Studio as a public venue.

The ideal candidate will have practical skills across all technical aspects of stage productions, with a particular interest in lighting. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work independently are essential at UEA.

Qualifications

• Practical experience of all technical aspects of delivering a stage production.
• Experience or interest in lighting is desirable.
• Ability to work with students and be a proactive team member.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of teaching across UG and PGT levels.
• Run the Drama Studio as a venue and support performances.
• Interact with students regularly and contribute to the creative performance culture.

Skills

Live theatre tech

Lighting systems

Tools

Lighting equipment

Job description

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing

Theatre Technician

Ref: TC955

Salary on appointment will be £25,249 per annum, with an annual increment up to £26,093 per annum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Theatre Technician to join the School of Literature Drama and Creative Writing in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.

The School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing is looking to appoint an experienced Theatre Technician to join the team at the UEA Drama Studio who can assist with the delivery of teaching across UG and PGT levels and the running of the building as a venue.

You will contribute towards the creative performance culture of the UEA Drama Studio. You will need practical experience of all technical aspects of delivering a stage production to a public audience and therefore will have experience of a flexible working pattern. We are especially looking for someone with an express interest in aspects of lighting.

The role involves interacting with students on a regular basis, so you will have good interpersonal skills. You will be self-motivated and able to work independently, a problem solver as well as being a key member of our Drama Studio team.

Our teaching is heavily practical in nature and relies upon extensive use of our theatre facilities. We also have a rich culture of extracurricular performances and visiting productions. Our programme is global in vision, inclusive, and welcomes students from all over the world. Situated in Norwich, one of the UNESCO Cities of Literature, UEA contributes to, and is part of, a vital creative culture.

This full-time post is available immediately on a fixed term contract basis until 31 July 2027.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 20 November 2026

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.