Theatre Technician- Public Sector

MCS Group; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A Local Government team is seeking a Theatre Technician to oversee technical services for events and performances. The ideal candidate will have a Degree in Technical Theatre and experience in stage management or audio/lighting. This role offers a competitive salary of £16.90 per hour plus a flexibility allowance, and generous annual leave. The position is subject to a criminal record check.

Benefits

Generous annual leave allowance

Flexibility with hours

10% flexibility allowance

Qualifications

• Previous experience in stage management, live audio, event lighting, or visual projection/display is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver technical services for performances, events, and conferencing.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety standards.
• Lead technical operations for events and oversee staff.
• Manage technical equipment and coordinate repairs.

Skills

Theatre

Production

Lighting

Audio

Education

Degree in a Technical Theatre related course

Job description

Overview

Are you experienced in running the show behind the show? We’re recruiting on behalf of a Local Government team to add a Theatre Technician - a vital role across the Council Borough, being an integral member of the Arts and Culture Section, within the Community Planning Directorate. The Theatre Technician will be expected to contribute to the work of the Section with particular responsibility for meeting the technical requirements related to the staging of events, performances and conferencing across all venues.

The role

• Contribute to the delivery of technical services and support for performances, events, and conferencing.
• Ensure all activities meet legal and Council Health & Safety standards, including risk assessments and safe working practices.
• Lead and supervise technical operations for events, overseeing staff and maintaining high production values.
• Train, mentor, and schedule staff to ensure full coverage and efficient performance.
• Manage and maintain technical equipment, coordinating repairs, replacements, and regular inspections.
• Act as main technical contact for visiting companies, clients, and internal teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Support continuous improvement, stay updated with industry standards, and work flexibly across venues and events.

The Person

As the successful candidate you will have the following background and experience:

Essential:

• A Degree in a Technical Theatre related course and previous experience.
• Experience in either stage management, live audio, event lighting or visual projection/display.

What's in it for you?

• Salary: £16.90 per hour + 10% flexibility allowance.
• Generous annual leave allowance.
• Flexibility with hours.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up to date CV via the link provided or contact Zachery Downes Specialist Consultant at MCS Group.

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"This position is subject to an Enhanced (Basic/Standard) criminal record check through AccessNI. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining the position".

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Skills

• Theatre
• Production
• Lighting
• Audio

Benefits

• Plus supplement