Theatre Technician

Mansfield District Council; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England is seeking an enthusiastic Theatre Technician to support performances at the Palace Theatre. This full-time maternity cover role requires expertise in theatre lighting and technical support for various productions. Excellent communication and a flexible approach are vital in this busy theatre environment. The position offers a salary between £26,403 - £28,142 and requires a proactive candidate ready to manage lighting, sound, and provide support to performers. Closing date for applications is January 8, 2026.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in theatre lighting.
• Some experience in sound, AV, stage work, and preferably rigging.
• Excellent communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for professional productions and shows.
• Manage lighting systems during events.
• Brief visiting technical teams on health and safety procedures.

Skills

Theatre lighting

Sound and AV systems

Stage management

Rigging

Communication skills

Job description

Theatre Technician

£26,403 - £28,142 per annum

Maternity Cover – FTC up to 12 months

Mansfield District Council is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced full-time Theatre Technician to join the Palace Theatre Technical team on a maternity cover contract.

We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion for theatre and the technical expertise to support a wide range of performances. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of events on our busy main stage, as well as occasionally supporting activities at Mansfield Museum or offsite venues.

As part of the role, you will provide technical support for incoming professional productions, amateur companies, and dance or performance school shows. You will be responsible for briefing visiting technical teams and performers on health and safety procedures, operating and managing lighting systems during events, and offering technical expertise in sound, AV, stage management, and ideally rigging.

We are seeking someone with strong knowledge and hands‑on experience in theatre lighting, together with some experience in sound, AV, stage work, and preferably rigging. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will liaise with visiting companies and performers to ensure their technical needs are met. A proactive and flexible approach is also important, as you will be working in a busy theatre environment.

This is a full-time maternity cover position, with hours that are variable in line with the demands of the theatre’s performance schedule.

To apply, please visit: www.mansfield.gov.uk

Canvassing of Members of the Council (directly or indirectly) for any appointment shall disqualify the candidate for that appointment. Applicants should disclose if they are related to a Member or Officer of the Authority.

Closing date: 8 January 2026

Interviews: 20 January 2026

Mansfield District Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the Community.