Venue Technician (Sound Bias)

Broxbourne Borough Council; Hoddesdon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governmental body near Hoddesdon is seeking a Venue Technician for The Spotlight Theatre. This role involves managing technical operations for various events, focusing on sound equipment. Candidates should have three years of theatre experience, strong customer service skills, and knowledge of Health and Safety regulations. Benefits include generous leave, training, and access to leisure centres.

Benefits

Generous leave entitlement

Comprehensive training and development programme

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Free access to leisure centres

Qualifications

• At least three years of professional theatre technical experience in a multifunctional venue.
• In-depth understanding of Health and Safety regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively in fluent English.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical operation supporting The Spotlight's events.
• Ensure smooth running of all technical aspects of productions.
• Supervise casual technicians and oversee rigging and setup.

Skills

Excellent customer care skills

Flexibility regarding duties and working hours

Strong logistical skills

Education

Professional theatre technical experience

Tools

Sound and lighting equipment

Stage management tools

Job description

The Spotlight Theatre is recruiting a Venue Technician with a sound bias. The Broxbourne Council venue, located near Hoddesdon High Street, hosts a variety of entertainment shows and events suitable for all ages.

You will be responsible for the technical operation supporting The Spotlight's busy events and entertainment programme. This includes ensuring the smooth running of all technical aspects of productions, with a focus on sound, as well as supporting events such as cinema screenings, conferences, and private functions. Duties involve rigging, setting up, and operating sound, lighting, and stage equipment according to the venue's schedule.

This role combines practical technical work and supervision of casual technicians. The ideal candidate will be personable and experienced in large-scale technical work, including production experience. You should have at least three years of professional theatre technical experience in a multifunctional venue, with knowledge of sound, lighting, set building, and stage management. An in-depth understanding of Health and Safety regulations, good communication skills, and a team-oriented approach are essential. Electrical installation and formal backstage technical qualifications are desirable. The ability to communicate effectively in fluent English and provide advice to members of the public is also required.

The essential skills and experience include:

• Excellent customer care skills
• Flexibility regarding duties and working hours, including evenings and weekends
• First Aid at Work certification (training can be provided)
• Fire Marshal training (training can be provided)
• Strong logistical skills

The benefits package includes generous leave entitlement, a comprehensive training and development programme, membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme, and free access to the Council's leisure centres, which offer gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes, racket sports, a health suite, and discounts on other leisure and cultural services.

Broxbourne Council is an Equal Opportunities employer. For more details and application forms, please visit the Council's website.