Theatre Technician

HCT; Barton on Sea; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A cultural trust organization in Barton on Sea is seeking a Theatre Technician to provide technical support for live performances. You will maintain equipment and liaise with visiting artists, ensuring high-quality delivery of events. Ideal candidates have experience in lighting and sound, and flexibility for evening and weekend work is essential. The role offers a salary of up to £12,250.00 per annum.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

7.5% Employer pension contributions

Life assurance scheme

Enhanced occupational sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Interest-free Season ticket loans

Charity Worker Discounts Scheme

Access to same day GP appointments

Free flu vaccination vouchers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health Cash Plan

Opportunities to learn and develop

Free tea and coffee

Team Card for free access to venues

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in technical support for live performances.
• Experience as a light & sound/theatre venue technician.
• Flexibility for evening and weekend work.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for live performances.
• Maintain technical and electrical equipment.
• Liaise with visiting artists and companies.

Skills

Technical support for live performances

Strong technical skills in lighting & sound equipment

Proactive and positive nature

Job description

Job Title:Theatre Technician

Salary:Up to £12,250.00 per annum (£24,500.00 FTE)

Location:Forest Arts Centre, New Milton

Hours:18.5 hours per week across evenings and weekends

Type of Contract:Permanent

Job Description:

Want to be a Technician for a diverse range of events at an exciting arts venue? As a Theatre Technician at the Forest Arts Centre, you will provide technical support for live performances across everything from comedy, music, theatre and talks, maintaining consistent, high-quality delivery. You will provide specialist technical support and advice for events & activities, indoors & outdoors, including hires and room bookings. You will maintain the venues technical and electrical equipment, including but not limited to lighting & sound equipment, and manage service contracts where required. You will liaise with visiting artists, companies and bands, ensuring their requirements are adapted to the available facilities and ensuring lighting, sound, AV, staging and electrical needs are met.

A bit about you:

You will hold demonstrable experience in delivering consistent, high-quality technical support for a variety of live performances. You are experienced as a light & sound/theatre venue technician and can demonstrate strong technical skills across a range of relevant equipment. You will have a proactive & positive nature, using your initiative to take action and achieve the best technical results for the venues performers and uphold the professional reputation of the venue.

Flexibility is essential, with evening and weekend work being an integral part of the role.

What it's like to work for us:

At Hampshire Cultural Trust we have a vision to create inspirational culture experiences that enrich and transform lives. We manage and support 20+ attractions across Hampshire and deliver county-wide outreach programmes that bring great culture to local communities. We also deliver a diverse range of wider social impact initiatives targeted at those who are most vulnerable or disadvantaged and who would not usually have access to arts and culture.

We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and a culture that actively values difference. We recognise people from different backgrounds and experiences bring valuable insights to the workplace and enhance the way we perform and work. Our levels of employee engagement are high and our organisational culture positive.

The benefits of working for us:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (pro-rated for part time working)
• 7.5% Employer pension contributions
• Life assurance scheme (x3 annual salary)
• Enhanced occupational sick pay
• Industry leading Employee Assistance Programme
• Interest-free Season ticket loans and travel loans from first day of employment
• Charity Worker Discounts Scheme (savings on retail, leisure, groceries, travel etc.)
• Access to same day GP appointments for employees and their immediate family
• Access to free eye tests and vouchers towards glasses for VDU use
• Free flu vaccination vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Health Cash Plan (cashback on dental, optical, medical for monthly subscription cost)
• Opportunities to learn, develop and progress
• Free tea and coffee in all our venues
• Team Card - Free access to our fee paying venues and discounts across café and retail.

Closing date for applications: 17/10/25
Proposed Interview date: 24/10/25

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