Stanley Arts
Job: Venue Technician
Job: Venue Technician
Organisation: Stanley Arts
Postcode: se25 6ab
- Job Title: Venue Technician
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Salary: £25k-£30k
(pro-rata) - Hours:
Part time - Artform: Combined arts
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Contract
- Closing date: Fri, 14 Nov 2025
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Location:
London
Job Summary
Job Description
The Venue Technician will support the Senior Venue Technician and Events & Operations Manager in their planning of the technical support for the events programme.
Events
– Support the lighting, sound and other technical needs of external events hirers & building users in a friendly & helpful manner across the venue.
– Support the lighting, sound and other technical delivery of events that are part of the Stanley Arts artistic programme.
– Be able to lead the running of technical support required for a variety of events, including Duty Technician as well as operation.
– Ensure the safe operation of all technical equipment to appropriate standards. – Ensure correct operation of all technical equipment to minimise damage to the equipment. – Promptly report any faults or broken equipment to the Senior Technician and/or Events & Operations Manager.
– Assist in making sure all backstage and non-public areas are clean and tidy, with all walkways and passages clear.
– Ensure all technical equipment is put away in the correct storage location and secured at the end of EVERY event to prevent theft or damage.
– Carry out other tasks as required by the Events & Operations Manager & Senior Venue Technician, in line with the overall role aims.
Technical Services
– Make sure the weekly in-house technical schedule is adhered to, including checks of the ‘unmanned’ technical equipment.
– Support the record-keeping of the technical equipment stock list, with regular checks being undertaken.
– Assist in keeping technical storage areas well-ordered, with all equipment clearly labelled and stored in the correct location.
Total Pay: £5,401.50 (based on a salary of £28,808.00 p/a) (There will be the option for some overtime at the pro rata hourly rate) This salary is up for review from 01/04/2026. Stanley Arts is a London Living Wage employer.
Term: 6 months (to start Jan 26)
Hours: 15 hours per week
Job Requirements
Essential:
– Interest in the arts
– Some technical theatre knowledge
– Experience of providing technical support (evidence of working on events or similar) – Willingness to learn new skills / expand overall skill set
– Able to meet deadlines and have good time management
– Ability to work well within a team as well as independently
– Able to work well with a variety of clients
– Organised & upkeep of the technical areas building clean & tidy
– Able to work shifts (including evenings & weekends)
– Knowledge of Health & Safety and safe practice in a performance environment
Desirable:
– Experience in programming & thorough operation of events (Sound, LX, Video) – Experience in working on a variety of events (music, theatre, dance, conference) – Livestream and/or camera operation experience
– Experience in operating the following software: QLab, ETC EOS, Chamsys Quick Q, Allen & Heath Mixing Desks, Blackmagic Video Switching
– Knowledge of Google workspace
How to Apply
If you’re interested in the position, please send your CV & cover letter to Amie, the Events & Operations Manager, [email protected] by Friday 14th November.
- Contact name: Amie Salmon
- Contact email: [email protected]
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