Theatre Technician

LIPA; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday entitlements

Complimentary tickets to productions

Pension

Job summary

Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) invites applications for the role of Lead Theatre Technician. You will be responsible for the provision and maintenance of equipment in our performance spaces and will support students during rehearsals and productions.

The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject or proven experience in a similar technical role, with knowledge of lighting control, video systems, and counterweight flying.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject or proven experience in a similar technical role.
• Working knowledge of technical theatre processes and equipment.
• Experience with intelligent lighting control, video systems and counterweight flying.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to students during rehearsals and productions.
• Maintain a safe and secure workplace, equipment and materials.
• Supervise students in the technical and production areas.
• Support students in achieving their learning goals.
• Act as Duty Technician during public performances.
• Deputise for the Lead Theatre Technician as required.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Undergraduate degree in relevant subject

Tools

Intelligent lighting control

Video systems

Counterweight flying

Job description

The Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA) is internationally recognised as a world leading centre of excellence for creative learning and vocational training across theperforming arts and wider creative economies. We have built an outstanding national andglobal reputation for the quality of our teaching, our professional-standard facilities, andthe sustained success of our graduates and alumni.

This is a transformative moment for us. We have recently been granted probationaryDegree Awarding Powers, are expanding both our programme portfolio and campus, andare celebrating our 30th anniversary.

Working under the direction of our Lead Theatre Technician, you will be responsible forthe provision and maintenance of equipment in our performance spaces. You will:

• Provide technical support to students during rehearsals and productions
• Maintain a safe and secure workplace, equipment, and materials
• Supervise students working in the technical and production areas
• Support students in achieving their learning goals
• Act as Duty Technician during public performances
• Deputise, as and when required, for the Lead Theatre Technician

The ideal candidate will hold an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject, and/or provenexperience in similar technical role with working knowledge of technical theatreprocesses including the use of a wide range of equipment and systems such asintelligent lighting control and programming, video, and counterweight flying.

With a busyschedule of over 24 productions a year, across our two venues, flexible working will benecessary, including some evenings and weekends.In return we offer a highly creative working environment that will inspire you to fulfil yourpotential and training opportunities to develop your skills and experience, competitivesalary commensurate with experience, pension, generous holiday entitlements, andcomplimentary tickets to our in-house productions.

Post to commence as soon as possible.

Closing date for applications: Midday, Wednesday 7th October 2026

Interview date: Friday 16th October 2026

CV’s will not be accepted as we are a Higher Education Institute.

Should you have any questions about the applications process or require reasonable adjustments for your applications, please contact our Recruitment Team on [e-mail] or 0151 330 3091.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunities

As an equal opportunity’s employer, LIPA is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

As part of our Strategic Plan for 2023-2026 we are seeking to increase the diversity within our community and would particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups, people with disabilities and those identifying as female, non-binary or trans-gender.

Appointments will always be made on merit.

LIPA - a registered charity No. 1001565.