Theatre Technician

TES FE News; Oxford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning arts centre in Oxford is seeking a Theatre Technician to support various productions and technical needs. Applicants should have a strong background in technical theatre, including lighting and sound. This role involves setting up and maintaining technical equipment for diverse artistic projects and collaborations with schools. Early applications are encouraged as the position may close earlier if a suitable candidate is found.

Qualifications

• All-round understanding of technical theatre work.
• Ability to set up, operate and maintain various technical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical services to theatre companies and artists.
• Support Drama department for productions and projects.
• Set up, operate and maintain lighting, sound, and audio-visual equipment.

Skills

Technical theatre expertise

Lighting

Sound

Audio-visual

Tools

Technical equipment

Job description

Overview

If you offer technical theatre expertise, a passion for the arts, and are excited about working on a busy calendar of productions, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role at an award-winning arts centre in Oxford. As a Theatre Technician at The North Wall, you will work alongside the Technical Manager and a Senior Technician to provide technical services to all incoming theatre companies, artists and hirers of the building and various in-house training, outreach and production projects. You will provide technical support to the Drama department at St Edward’s School for productions, projects and exams. You will need to have an all-round understanding of and competence in technical theatre work, including lighting, sound and audio-visual, with the ability to set up, operate and maintain technical equipment. If you\'re passionate about innovative theatre and supporting new artistic voices, we would be delighted to hear from you. For further details and to apply please click the apply button. The deadline for applications is Monday 6th October 2025. We reserve the right to conduct interviews and appoint for the role before the advertised closing date should a suitable candidate be found. Therefore, early applications are encouraged.

St Edward’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and we aim to create and maintain a safe environment for our pupils, where they feel respected and supported. All staff are required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service. The North Wall celebrates diversity and fosters inclusion, and is committed to equality of opportunity for everyone in our community, regardless of class, age, disability, gender, race, ethnicity, religion and sexual orientation. We actively encourage applications from individuals who are under-represented in the cultural sector.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical services to all incoming theatre companies, artists and hirers of the building and to various in-house training, outreach and production projects.
• Provide technical support to the Drama department at St Edward’s School for productions, projects and exams.
• Work alongside the Technical Manager and a Senior Technician.
• Set up, operate and maintain lighting, sound and audio-visual equipment.

Qualifications/Experience

• All-round understanding of and competence in technical theatre work, including lighting, sound and audio-visual.
• Ability to set up, operate and maintain technical equipment.

How to apply

For further details and to apply please use the apply button. The deadline for applications is Monday 6th October 2025. The North Wall reserves the right to conduct interviews and appoint before the closing date if a suitable candidate is found; early applications are encouraged.