Theatre Technician

ACADEMICS; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A performing arts institution in London is seeking a skilled Theatre Technician to provide technical support for various productions and events. The ideal candidate should have strong skills in lighting, sound, and AV equipment, along with excellent communication abilities. Experience in a fast-paced environment is critical, and the role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High level of technical theatre skills, including rigging and lighting.
• Experience of working as a theatre technician.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for productions, concerts, and events.
• Maintain and operate sound, lighting, staging, and AV equipment.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Technical theatre skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Digital literacy

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Education

Relevant qualifications in technical theatre

Tools

Lighting equipment

Sound equipment

AV equipment

Job description

Overview

Theatre Technician - London - Immediate start

About the Role: Theatre Technician - London

We are seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Theatre Technician to join a performing arts team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for technical theatre to play a key role in supporting productions, performances, and events. You will be responsible for providing high-quality technical support across lighting, sound, staging and audio-visual equipment to ensure the smooth running of productions.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for school/college/venue productions, concerts, and events.
• Operate, maintain, and set up sound, lighting, staging, and AV equipment.
• Assist with stage management and backstage operations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures and regulations.
• Maintain equipment, stock, and technical areas to a high standard.
• Support students and staff in using technical equipment where appropriate.

Key Requirements

• A high level of technical theatre skills, including rigging, focusing and programming lighting, use of microphones and QLab and ideally some set building.
• Experience of working as a theatre technician,
• Excellent organisational, interpersonal and communication skills.
• High levels of digital literacy.
• The resilience, drive, strength of character, and a sense of humour and perspective to thrive in a fast-paced, demanding and ambitious environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in a theatre/production environment.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends when required.

Desirable (but not essential)

• Relevant qualifications in technical theatre or production arts.
• Experience working in an educational or community theatre setting.
• Significant experience of working as a theatre technician, ideally acquired in a high-performing school environment.

Interviews are being held immediately; apply today for this superb Theatre/Performing arts Technician opportunity in London.