Theatre Technician

Royal Academy Of Dance; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent performing arts organization in Newcastle-under-Lyme is seeking a Theatre Technician to join their technical team. This permanent role offers 40 hours per week with a salary of £26,501 per annum. The ideal candidate will have experience in various technical theatre disciplines and demonstrate a can-do attitude along with a flexible approach to work. Applications are due by 22 September 2025.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable technical experience in a professional theatre environment.
• Ability to work positively and flexibly with colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Join the technical team in a permanent role.
• Contribute to various disciplines within technical theatre.

Skills

Technical theatre experience

Can-do attitude

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Permanent role: 40 hours per week. Salary: £26,501 per annum.

We are looking for a Theatre Technician who has experience in a variety of disciplines within technical theatre to join our technical team on a permanent basis.

The successful candidate will have demonstrable technical experience in a professional theatre environment. A can-do attitude and a positive, flexible approach to the job role, work colleagues and peers is essential.

Work pattern

The working week is from Monday to Saturday and shall consist of 40 hours distributed across this time.

Key dates

Deadline for applications: Monday 22 September 2025 at 10am.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 25 and Friday 26 September 2025.

Expected start date: week commencing 27 October or 3 November 2025.

How to apply

For further details including a full job description, criteria for the role and how to apply, please visit the vacancies page of our website at: www.newvictheatre.org.uk/about-us/careers/vacancies/

Equality, diversity and inclusion

The New Vic is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity in our workforce and positively encourage applicants from all sections of the community, particularly applicants under-represented across the arts workforce, including but not limited to, applicants with a disability, applicants who are LGBTQIA+, or applicants of African or Caribbean heritage, South, East and South-East Asian heritage or anyone who experiences racism.