Technician (Lighting)

The Courtyard Trust, Hereford


Job Summary

We are looking for an individual with experience of working in a venue and a lighting specialism to assist with the day-to-day management and smooth running of all technical aspects of The Courtyard’s work. Our ideal candidate will have good experience of lighting design, programming and operation.

Job Description

TECHNICIAN (LIGHTING)

Hours: full time, 37.5 hours per week

Contract: permanent

Location: The Courtyard Centre for the Arts, Edgar Street, Hereford, HR4 9JR

Salary: £24,881

Job Reference: CY01/005

Benefits: include free car parking, complimentary tickets, food and drink offers

Closing Date: 12 noon on 1 October 2025

Interviews: Monday, 13 October 2025

Preferred Start Date: w/c 17 November 2025

The Courtyard is Herefordshire’s primary arts organisation, producing, hosting and supporting a wide range of participatory and non-participatory events both in the main venue in Hereford and at others throughout the county. We are proud of our status as a National Portfolio Organisation of Arts Council England. We produce several in-house shows annually including pantos, children’s shows, pro-ams and youth theatre productions, and present drama, comedy, dance, opera, music and film, as well as providing a venue for local theatrical companies and schools.

We are looking for an individual with experience of working in a venue and a lighting specialism to assist with the day-to-day management and smooth running of all technical aspects of The Courtyard’s work. Our ideal candidate will have good experience of lighting design, programming and operation. You will be joining and friendly and supportive team, and will be responsible, as directed, for technical support and maintenance at The Courtyard and at designated venues and spaces. Candidates need to be confident working at height.

If you are interested in finding out more, please download an application pack from The Courtyard’s website at https://www.courtyard.org.uk/job-vacancies/. If you wish to apply you will need to complete and return the application form by the closing date.

Job Requirements

– Experience of working in a backstage environment

– Knowledge of modern lighting network protocols – Net3, sACN, ArtNet

– Proficient in use of ETC Eos lighting software

– Working knowledge of ETC LED Conventionals & Robe Moving Light fixtures

– Ability to interpret and implement rigging of various lighting plans

– Ability to maintain and repair a range of technical equipment

– Numerate & literate to GSCE level or equivalent

– Degree level in relevant subject or equivalent work-related experience

– Experience of health & safety practice and procedures

– Good organisational skills

– Excellent communicator

– Computer/typing skills

– Knowledge of latest technical

– Knowledge of Dante, OSC and other technical theatre protocols an advantage

– Broad knowledge of implementation of other technical disciplines – stage, sound, flys (hemp/counterweight)

Further requirements can be found in our application pack.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Technician (Lighting)
  • Salary: £20k-£25k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Combined arts
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Wed, 01 Oct 2025

  • Location:

    West Midlands

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Job: Technician (Lighting)

Job: Technician (Lighting)

Organisation: The Courtyard Trust, Hereford

Postcode: HR4 9JR

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