Theatre Technician

Mansfield District Council


Job Summary

To provide general stage technical support for the Palace Theatre and other venues used by the Authority for cultural purposes.

Job Description

We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion for theatre and the technical expertise to support a wide range of performances. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of events on our busy main stage, as well as occasionally supporting activities at Mansfield Museum or offsite venues.

As part of the role, you will provide technical support for incoming professional productions, amateur companies, and dance or performance school shows. You will be responsible for briefing visiting technical teams and performers on health and safety procedures, operating and managing lighting systems during events, and offering technical expertise in sound, AV, stage management, and ideally rigging.

We are seeking someone with strong knowledge and hands-on experience in theatre lighting, together with some experience in sound, AV, stage work, and preferably rigging. Excellent communication skills are essential, as you will liaise with visiting companies and performers to ensure their technical needs are met. A proactive and flexible approach is also important, as you will be working in a busy theatre environment.

This is a full-time maternity cover position, with hours that are variable in line with the demands of the theatre’s performance schedule.

Job Requirements

Essential criteria:-

Rigging and operation of professional sound equipment.

Rigging and operation of professional lighting equipment.

Stage management and general stage craft.

Good knowledge and understanding of health and safety regulations.

Working on live performances in a professional technical capacity.

BTEC Level 3 qualification in a job related subject and/or relevant demonstrable experience

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Theatre Technician
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Thu, 08 Jan 2026

  • Location:

    East Midlands

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Job: Theatre Technician

Job: Theatre Technician

Organisation: Mansfield District Council

Postcode: NG18 1NG

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