Theatre Venue Technician - Sound, Lighting & Stage

Broxbourne Borough Council; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The Spotlight Theatre, operated by Broxbourne Borough Council, is seeking a Venue Technician to manage technical operations across a busy events calendar. The role involves rigging, operating sound and lighting equipment, and supporting a variety of events at the Hoddesdon venue.

You will work with a team to ensure safe, high‑quality productions and events, with training in First Aid and Fire Marshal to be provided where needed, plus opportunities to develop broad backstage skills.

Qualifications

• At least three years as a professional theatre technician in a multifunctional venue.
• Experience across sound, lighting, set building and stage management.
• Strong knowledge of Health and Safety issues.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Desirable: Electrical installation qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Rigging, setting up and operating sound/lighting and stage equipment.
• Support for cinema, conferences and private functions.
• Supervision of casual technicians and flexible staffing.
• Ensure safe, smooth technical operations during busy programmes.

Skills

Sound & lighting

Stage tech

Health & safety

Customer care

Logistics

Education

Backstage qualifications

Job description

The Spotlight Theatre, operated by Broxbourne Borough Council, is seeking a Venue Technician to manage technical operations across a busy events calendar. The role involves rigging, operating sound and lighting equipment, and supporting a variety of events at the Hoddesdon venue.

You will work with a team to ensure safe, high‑quality productions and events, with training in First Aid and Fire Marshal to be provided where needed, plus opportunities to develop broad backstage skills.