Technician

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Shoreditch Town Hall Trust


Job: Technician

Job: Technician

Organisation: Shoreditch Town Hall Trust

Postcode: EC1V 9LT

  • Job Title: Technician
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 27 Feb 2026

  • Location:

    London

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Job Summary

We’re currently looking for a Technician to join our busy team. This key role supports the technical delivery of live events, performances, rehearsals and hires across Shoreditch Town Hall. The role is hands on and varied, covering lighting, sound, staging and general technical support.

Job Description

As a key member of Shoreditch Town Hall’s technical team, supports the technical delivery of live events, performances, rehearsals and hires across Shoreditch Town Hall. The role is hands on and varied, covering lighting, sound, staging and general technical support while maintaining high standards of safety, presentation and professionalism. You will work closely with visiting companies, artists and internal teams to ensure events run smoothly and safely.

Over time the emphasis of this job may change without altering the general character of the role or the level of duties and responsibilities entailed. This information will be periodically reviewed, revised and updated in consultation with the post-holder to reflect appropriate changes.

Job Requirements

Production & Technical Operations
Support get ins, get outs, rehearsals and live events across all spaces.
Operate and assist with lighting, sound and basic AV systems as required.
Assist visiting technicians and companies with venue systems and layouts.
Carry out safe rigging practice under supervision where required.
Maintain technical equipment, storage areas and workspaces.
Follow all venue policies including health and safety.
Report faults, damage or safety concerns to the Head of Production promptly.
Assist with room resets, seating layouts and staging configurations.
Represent the venue professionally when dealing with clients, artists and audiences.
Support the wide Shoreditch Town Hall core team with first line technical needs.

Health & Safety
Work in accordance with the Health and Safety at Work Act and venue procedures.
Comply with working at height, electrical safety and manual handling regulations.
Always use PPE and equipment correctly.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV; your Additional Details Form (download here: https://bit.ly/3FZ5KV5); and a Cover Letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing your interest in, and suitability for, the role. Make sure to highlight your relevant experience and any training you might have.
If you would prefer to submit a video recording of your Cover Letter (no more than 5 minutes long) please ensure it is in a MP4 or
MOV format.
Send these three documents to: [email protected] by the deadline stated in the role’s Recruitment Pack.
Please also complete the anonymised equal
opportunities form here: https://forms.gle/H2L5UDEhCwrqizg59
We will use your CV and Cover Letter to
decide whether to invite you to interview or not.

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