Theatre Support Technician

JobStart Scheme; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local cultural partnership in Derry/Londonderry is seeking a Theatre Support Technician. This role involves managing daily schedules, operating sound and vision equipment, and supporting performances. Ideal candidates should have practical knowledge of staging equipment and be available for flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. The position offers up to 25 hours per week. This opportunity is open to eligible working age benefit claimants.

Qualifications

• Handling heavy equipment and working at height.
• Availability for unsocial hours, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support Theatre manager in organizing daily work schedules.
• Manage performance ticket sales via online WIX system.
• Operate sound and vision systems in the Black Box Theatre.
• Perform sound checks and provide audio-visual support.
• Set up theatre seating plans and classroom layouts.
• Provide technical support in the recording studio.

Skills

Practical knowledge of audio, video, lighting, and staging equipment

Effective communication skills

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: NORTHWEST CULTURAL PARTNERSHIPAs a Theatre Support Technician you will be working with a small team providing high quality performances to the local audiences. You will be managing a daily schedule that support the running of the Newgate Theatre to include performance dates, rehearsals and classes. You will need to understand our booking systems, theatre capabilities and the maximum audience limitations and layout requirements.This position will require flexibility around hours to support the Theatre's needs and around performance schedules.

Responsibilities

• Support the Theatre manager in organising daily work schedules for the Theatre and creative workspace management. This will include room rentals, class bookings and set-up plans.
• Manage performance ticket sales via online WIX system. Report back on trends and selling matters.
• Operate the sound and vision systems in use within the Black Box Theatre, to a standard to satisfy both professional and amateur productions.
• Perform sound checks and audio-visual support pre-show and support performance rehearsals.
• Understand and setup lighting systems for wide variety of performances from solo music events, bands performances and theatre events.
• Understand the weekly schedule to set up theatre seating plans, classroom layouts and dance classes.
• Provide technical support in the recording studio for podcasts, interviews and music recordings.
• Provide performance liaison as required to understand individual bands/performers needs and requirements.
• Manage variance and disruption during performances on sound and light.

Skills and Qualifications

• Practical knowledge of audio, video, lighting, and staging equipment is essential.
• Effective communication skills are needed to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders from performers and production managers to general venue staff and the public.
• The role often requires handling heavy equipment, working at height, and working unsocial hours, including evenings and weekends.

Further Information

The Employer is: NORTHWEST CULTURAL PARTNERSHIPJobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information- Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week.- Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach.- Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment.The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1746383 Job Sector Security and General Area Derry or Londonderry Location Derry/Londonderry Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour. No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 19/11/2025 Closing date 30/12/2025 Worktime To be confirmed with employer.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 21 Nov 2025