Creative Industries Technical Apprentice

Chichester Festival Theatre


Job Summary

We’re recruiting for a Technical Theatre Apprentice to join us from September, to work in our busy Production department across lighting, sound and stage.

Job Description

Technical Theatre Apprentice

Full Time, fixed term 24 month contract

National minimum wage (not apprentice wage)

The Technical Theatre Apprenticeship post suits those who are 18+ and looking for the next step. This role is aimed at a practically-minded, energetic and committed person who is passionate about theatre and live arts.

No previous experience in theatre or live events is necessary for this role, just a passion and interest in theatre.

Technical Apprenticeships at CFT are hands-on, paid, working roles, learning all the skills required of a professional Technician equipping them to enter the industry after the fixed two-year term. You will receive a nationally recognised Level 3 Creative Industries Production Technician Apprenticeship qualification, whilst working with some of the most eminent industry professionals in the country.

All previous CFT apprentices have gone on to work professionally across the Performing Arts industry including on tours and in the West End in a variety of roles. Work in the Live Events sector would also be suited to the skills developed in this role.

Join us for more information!

Have a read of the job description (you can download this below). If you want to find out more about apprenticeships and working at CFT, as well as getting some advice on how to apply and meet some of the team, we are running an event in the Festival Theatre Foyer on:

  • Saturday 21st June 10.30 – 12.00
  • Saturday 5th July 10.30 – 12.00

We recommend registering by emailing mailto:[email protected][email protected] to let us know which session you’d like to attend, but if you haven’t then please don’t let that stop you attending. You’re welcome to bring your parents, carers or partner with you to these events .

Job Requirements

We’re looking for someone who has:

Interest in technical theatre, with a demonstrable desire to follow technical theatre and live events as a career path

Previous engagement in community, amateur or professional theatre/live events

A positive and willing attitude to learning and to attending college to achieve an apprenticeship standard

An enthusiastic, committed and flexible attitude to work, including the ability to work antisocial hours

Excellent punctuality and good time management

Computer literacy

There is a substantial element of heavy lifting and manual handling necessary to undertake the role therefore a good level of physical fitness is required

Experience of working independently and carrying out independent research

Qualifications Required GCSE Grade C/4 or above (or equivalent), in English and Mathematics

Desirable (non-essential) Criteria

Previous experience of working in a professional environment

Experience of using hand tools

Experience of lighting, sound or stage

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Creative Industries Technical Apprentice
  • Salary: £20k-£25k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Thu, 10 Jul 2025

  • Location:

    South East

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Job: Creative Industries Technical Apprentice

Job: Creative Industries Technical Apprentice

Organisation: Chichester Festival Theatre

Postcode: PO19 6AP

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