Lighting Technicians

Summary

CFT are looking for Lighting Technicians to support them through Festival 2026. Responsible for rigging, focusing, operating and maintaining shows as well as making electrical props, installing set electrics…you get to do a bit of everything!

More Details

Lighting Technicians

£640 per week + subs where applicable – average 48 hour week

Full details of the roles and working at CFT can be found on our website https://www.cft.org.uk/jobs/seasonal-backstage-f26-lighting

In February we’ll announce our Festival 2026 programme which runs from March to October, and we’re looking for a brilliant backstage team to join us, with contracts of various lengths and start dates which can be discussed at interview.

The 2026 Festival season promises a fantastic mix of plays and musicals, including world premieres and new writing. We work with some of the UK’s most prominent theatrical creative teams in our two world class theatres, as well as a variety of other spaces across the Festival Season. We bring people – artists and those who support artistic work – together, in an environment where creatively they can flourish and where everyone is valued.

Please apply by submitting your CV and covering letter to recruitment@cft.org.uk. In the subject line let us know which role/s you are applying for.  In your covering letter, please let us know how your experience matches the requirements of the person specification (found in the Job Description for the role). Don’t forget to tell us why you would like to work at CFT.

Organisation

Chichester Festival Theatre

Location Type

Specific location

Salary Type

Weekly Paid

Weekly Rate

640 per week

Closing Date

10/01/2026

Contract Type

Fixed Term

Job Type

Backstage & Technical