Guildford School of Acting
Job Summary
Job Description
In this specialist role, you will support the delivery of GSA’s diverse programmes, with a particular focus on theatre productions, technical lectures, and live events. Working collaboratively with academic staff, professional colleagues, and students, you’ll help realise high-quality productions while sharing your expertise to develop the next generation of theatre professionals.
You will play a key role in delivering:
- GSA productions and public performances
- Specialist technical support for lectures across our undergraduate and postgraduate programmes
- Research events and student society activities
- Open days, conferences, lectures, and a variety of School and University events
Our technical team provides equipment support, mentoring, maintenance, and expert guidance across all activity areas. Delivering an exceptional student experience is at the heart of everything we do.
About You
You’ll bring professional experience in a video department within live performance, theatre, events, or a related field, ideally with some experience in a conservatoire or higher-education environment.
Job Requirements
We are looking for someone who has:
- Strong knowledge of current practices and techniques in professional theatre and live entertainment
- Excellent administrative, organisational, pastoral, and interpersonal skills
- The ability to supervise, mentor, and support students and freelance staff
- Confidence managing equipment, budgets, and maintenance processes
- Experience of video projection and mapping within live theatre or performance contexts would be advantageous.
- Up-to-date knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and a commitment to safe, inclusive working practices
Job Overview
- Job Title: Performing Arts Technician (Video & Digital)
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Sun, 15 Feb 2026
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Location:
South East
Job: Performing Arts Technician (Video & Digital)
Job: Performing Arts Technician (Video & Digital)
Organisation: Guildford School of Acting
Postcode: GU2 7XH
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