Theatre Technician

Summary

Theatre Royal Winchester (Part of Play to the Crowd) is looking for a Theatre Technician to join our small resident technical team.

More Details

Theatre Royal Winchester (Part of Play to the Crowd) is looking for a Theatre Technician

Contract: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £23,760 – £25,586 (with opportunities for overtime)
Hours: 36 hours per week
Location: Theatre Royal Winchester, Winchester, Hampshire

The role: The Theatre Technician will work as part of a small resident technical team based at Theatre Royal Winchester providing excellent technical support for all the organisation’s events, both in the theatre and beyond.

The Theatre Technician will provide hands-on support to visiting companies working on Get-Ins, Get-Outs and performances to the highest standards of safety, quality and efficiency.

About you: You will be passionate about your work and will always strive for the highest standards. Enthusiasm and dedication are a must.

You will have knowledge of programming generic and intelligent lighting on an ETC lighting desk; you will be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of sound and AV setups; and have a knowledge of theatre practices and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.

About us: Theatre Royal Winchester is a mid-scale heritage theatre. It is part of Play to the Crowd, an arts and education charity, that also incorporates Hat Fair – an annual international Outdoor Arts festival; and Playmakers – a year-round programme of creative learning, participation, community projects and youth work.

How to apply: Interested? If you would like to find out more details about this role please visit our website where you can find the Job Description and Person Specification together with our application form. Our website also contains instructions on how to submit your application: https://playtothecrowd.co.uk/about-us/opportunities/jobs

Keen on this role but seen something you’re not sure about? Don’t rule yourself out, please get in touch with Aaron Hayes, Technical Manager, on 01962 673755 or aaron@playtothecrowd.co.uk

Deadline for applications: 9am, Friday 14 March 2025
Interviews: TBC

Play to the Crowd is an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from the widest possible diversity of backgrounds, cultures and experiences and is also open to job share proposals.

Organisation

Theatre Royal Winchester, Part of Play to the Crowd

Location Type

Specific location

Salary Type

Salaried

Salary (Exact)

£23,760 – 25,586 (with opportunities for overtime)

Closing Date

14/03/2025

Contract Type

Permanent, Full Time

Job Type

Backstage & Technical