Venue Technician

Broxbourne; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave entitlement

Full training and development program

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free leisure centre membership

Job summary

The Spotlight Theatre in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, is recruiting a Venue Technician to support its busy events and entertainment programme. The role covers the technical operation of sound, lighting and stage equipment, with a focus on safe, reliable delivery across shows, cinema, conferences and private functions.

Applicants should have at least three years’ professional theatre experience in a multi-faceted venue, strong people skills and a solid health and safety knowledge.

Qualifications

• At least three years as a professional theatre technician in a multifunctional venue.
• Experience supporting busy events, including cinema, conferences and private functions.
• Knowledge of health and safety, good communication, and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Oversee technical operations for The Spotlight’s events.
• Rigging, setting up and operating sound/lighting and stage equipment.
• Supervise casual technicians and coordinate with venue staff.
• Ensure safety and compliance during performances and events.
• Provide technical support for cinema and conferences as required.

Skills

Technical theatre experience

Sound and lighting

People supervision

Health and Safety

Education

Technical theatre qualifications

Backstage qualifications

Tools

Sound equipment

Lighting equipment

Stage rigging

Job description

• Location: Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire, EN11 8BE. The spotlight.
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern:Full Time
• Hours: 40 hours per week.
• Reference: VT

Starting salary £29,764.80 p.a.

The Spotlight, Hoddesdon

Are you passionate about technical theatre? Is sound and lighting your thing?

The Spotlight Theatre are recruiting a Venue Technician. The Broxbourne Council venue, close to Hoddesdon High Street, has a host of first-class entertainment shows and events lined up with fun for all ages.

You will be responsible for the technical operation supporting The Spotlight’s busy events and entertainments programme.

You will ensure the smooth running of all technical aspects of productions as well as support for a range of events including cinema, conferences and private functions. Duties involve rigging, setting up and operating sound/lighting and stage equipment according to the Venues busy programme.

This is a varied role including practical technical work and supervision of casual technicians. You will need to be great with people as well as having experience of large-scale technical work, including production experience.

You will have at least three years of experience working as a professional theatre technician in a multifunctional venue and have knowledge and experience of a broad range of technical theatre aspects such as sound, lighting, set building and stage management. You will have an in-depth knowledge of Health and Safety issues, good communication skills, and be a team player with the ability to work flexibly. Electrical installation and formal backstage technical qualifications are desirable.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in fluent English is essential in this post.

The following experience and skills are also essential for this role:

• Excellent proven customer care skills
• Flexibility in relation to duties and working hours which will include evenings and weekends.
• First Aid at work training (essential: we will provide training if necessary)
• Fire Marshal training (essential: we will provide training if necessary)
• Strong logistical skills.

The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in fluent English is essential in this post.

We are committed to safer recruitment, safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a full training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme and free membership to the Council’s local leisure centres, which includes free access to gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sport sessions, a health suite, and a range of generous discounts across other leisure and culture services.

Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer.

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