Venue Technician

Wycombe Swan Theatre; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Wycombe Swan Theatre is seeking a Venue Technician to support the delivery of performances, events and commercial activities across all areas of the venue, including the Main Auditorium, the Old Town Hall and the Oak Room. You will work with visiting companies, artists and crews to ensure productions run safely, efficiently and to high standards.

The role requires practical technical knowledge, teamwork, and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service to clients and audiences.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a professional theatre, live entertainment venue or similar environment.
• Good working knowledge of fit-ups, show operation and get-outs.
• Experience operating lighting, sound and stage equipment.
• Understanding of rigging systems and flying systems.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems including single and three-phase power.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety practices within a technical environment.
• Ability to undertake manual handling and physical tasks safely.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of performances, events and commercial activities across all areas of the venue.
• Work closely with visiting companies, artists, promoters and colleagues to ensure productions and events are delivered safely and to high standards.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients, partners and audiences.

Job description

As a member of the Technical Team, you will support the delivery of performances, events and commercial activities across all areas of the venue, including the Main Auditorium, the Old Town Hall and the Oak Room. The role supports a diverse programme of touring productions, community events, conferences, graduations and corporate hires.

You will work closely with visiting companies, artists, promoters and colleagues to ensure all productions and events are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest professional standards. You will play an important role in helping the venue maintain exceptional artistic quality while delivering excellent customer service to clients, partners and audiences.

Download a full job description here.

This Job Description is not an exhaustive description of your duties. The postholder will be required to adopt a flexible approach to their role and responsibilities. From time to time, they may be required to undertake such alternative or additional duties as may be commensurate with their skills, experience, and capabilities.

ABOUT THIS ROLE

As a member of the Technical Team, you will support the delivery of performances, events and commercial activities across all areas of the venue, including the Main Auditorium, the Old Town Hall and the Oak Room. The role supports a diverse programme of touring productions, community events, conferences, graduations and corporate hires.

You will work closely with visiting companies, artists, promoters and colleagues to ensure all productions and events are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest professional standards. You will play an important role in helping the venue maintain exceptional artistic quality while delivering excellent customer service to clients, partners and audiences.

Download a full job description here.

This Job Description is not an exhaustive description of your duties. The postholder will be required to adopt a flexible approach to their role and responsibilities. From time to time, they may be required to undertake such alternative or additional duties as may be commensurate with their skills, experience, and capabilities.

ABOUT YOU

We are looking for individuals who can work both independently and as part of a team to achieve and deliver our Values: Creativity, Collaboration, Excellence and Respect.

As a Venue Technician, you are passionate about theatre and live events and take pride in delivering high technical standards across a diverse programme of performances and events.

You are a practical and motivated individual with experience of technical theatre operations. You work safely, communicate effectively and remain calm under pressure, building positive relationships with colleagues, visiting companies and clients.

YOUR EXPERIENCE

• Experience working within a professional theatre, live entertainment venue or similar environment.
• Good working knowledge of fit-ups, show operation and get-outs.
• Experience operating lighting, sound and stage equipment.
• Understanding of rigging systems and flying systems.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems including single and three-phase power.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety practices within a technical environment.
• Ability to undertake manual handling and physical tasks safely.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills