Theatre Technician - Level 2

Chelmsford City Council; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Chelmsford is seeking an experienced individual for a full-time technical position at Chelmsford Theatre. The role involves working in a dynamic environment delivering a range of productions, requiring strong skills in lighting, sound, and stage management. A positive attitude and excellent communication skills are essential. Opportunities for training and professional development are available.

Benefits

Training and professional development opportunities

Job-sharing options

Qualifications

• Experience in lighting, sound, flying, and stage management required.
• Understanding of relevant health and safety legislation.
• Ability to thrive in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Join a collaborative technical team at Chelmsford Theatre.
• Deliver a programme of national touring shows and local productions.
• Handle technical operations and equipment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Organisational skills

Problem-solving

Technical excellence

Ability to work in a busy environment

Job description

Job Overview

Chelmsford Theatre has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated individual to join our collaborative technical team. We deliver an ever‑evolving programme of national touring shows, local productions and a hugely popular pantomime, bringing high quality entertainment to Chelmsford.

This role suits someone dynamic and focussed, with a passion for technical excellence and the ability to thrive in a busy environment. Experience across multiple technical disciplines is essential, including lighting, sound, flying, stage management and relevant health and safety legislation. Training and professional development opportunities are available.

The successful applicant will need excellent communication and organisational skills, a positive attitude, and the ability to problem‑solve and prioritise effectively.

This is a full‑time position, 37 hours per week (annualised hours), including evening and weekends.

Interviews are currently scheduled for the week commencing 1st December 2025.

Please note that if sufficient applications are received prior to the closing date, we may close the role for applications early.

As an accredited Essex Family Friendly Employer, this full‑time role can be job‑shared or part‑time if we can fill the remaining hours. Please mention this in your supporting statement. For more details please visit: https://www.essex.gov.uk/family-friendly-charter.

Chelmsford City Council is committed to safeguarding vulnerable groups and expects all employees to share this commitment and have a range of policies and procedures in place which promote safeguarding and safer working practices across our services. The Council's Safer Recruitment process contains pre‑employment checks which includes safeguarding training, obtaining references and ensuring compliance with Disclosure and Barring Service process.