Theatre Technician

Kenton Theatre


Job: Theatre Technician

Job: Theatre Technician

Organisation: Kenton Theatre

Postcode: RG9 2BS

  • Job Title: Theatre Technician
  • Salary: £20k-£25k
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Creative
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 16 May 2025

  • Location:

    South East

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Job Summary

We are looking for a Theatre Technician to join our small and friendly team for 30 hours per week to contribute to the magic of live performances. Salary £21,840pa.

Job Description

Supported by the Technical Manager, and working 30 hours a week, with the opportunity for overtime, the successful applicant will collaborate with visiting companies and hirers by playing a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and successful delivery of a diverse range of performances and events for our audiences and visiting companies. This will involve setting up and operating lighting, sound and video equipment according to the required specification, ensuring seamless transition and flawless execution.

Job Requirements

  • A minimum of two years of professional live events technical and production experience for public performances in theatres or AV production.
  • Experience or qualification in design of sound and lighting for performances.
  • Experience using EOS lighting software
  • Experience in the live mixing of sound for bands and musical productions.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including late nights and weekends.
  • Experience in rigging and flying operations including knowledge of relevant knots and scaffolding.
  • Polite and helpful customer facing manner with customer service experience.
  • Ability to be self motivated and work effectively unsupervised.
  • Strong organisational skills.
  • IT skills including use of Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook and Office 365.
  • Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
  • Excellent communication and teamworking skills including the ability to communicate technical information with non-technical users.
  • A passion and commitment to the arts.
  • Excellent timekeeping.

How to Apply

You can find the full job description at https://thekenton.org.uk/get-involved/current-vacancies/

Please send your CV and covering letter explaining why you feel you would fit the role to [email protected]

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