Theatre Technician

University of East Anglia; Norwich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank

Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award

Job summary

The University of East Anglia (UEA) in Norwich is seeking an experienced Theatre Technician to join the UEA Drama Studio. This full-time, fixed-term role supports teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate levels and helps run the venue for public performances.

You will contribute to a vibrant creative culture, bring practical stagecraft expertise—especially in lighting—and work flexibly with students and staff.

Qualifications

• Practical experience of all technical aspects of delivering a stage production to a public audience.
• Experience of a flexible working pattern.
• Express interest in lighting.

Responsibilities

• Assist with delivery of teaching across UG and PGT levels and the running of the building as a venue.
• Contribute towards the creative performance culture of the UEA Drama Studio.
• Interact with students regularly and be a key member of the Drama Studio team.

Job description

Salary on appointment will be £25,249 per annum, with an annual increment up to £26,093 per annum.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Theatre Technician to join the School of Literature Drama and Creative Writing in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.

The School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing is looking to appoint an experienced Theatre Technician to join the team at the UEA Drama Studio who can assist with the delivery of teaching across UG and PGT levels and the running of the building as a venue.

You will contribute towards the creative performance culture of the UEA Drama Studio. You will need practical experience of all technical aspects of delivering a stage production to a public audience and therefore will have experience of a flexible working pattern. We are especially looking for someone with an express interest in aspects of lighting.

The role involves interacting with students on a regular basis, so you will have good interpersonal skills. You will be self-motivated and able to work independently, a problem solver as well as being a key member of our Drama Studio team.

Our teaching is heavily practical in nature and relies upon extensive use of our theatre facilities. We also have a rich culture of extracurricular performances and visiting productions. Our programme is global in vision, inclusive, and welcomes students from all over the world. Situated in Norwich, one of the UNESCO Cities of Literature, UEA contributes to, and is part of, a vital creative culture.

This full-time post is available immediately on a fixed term contract basis until 31 July 2027.

Further information on our great benefits package, including 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and additional University Customary days can be found on our benefits page.

Closing date: 20 November 2026

The University holds an Athena Swan Silver Institutional Award in recognition of our advancement towards gender equality.

£25,249 per annum, with an annual increment up to £26,093 per annum.