Join our team! Theatre Technician.

Join our team! Theatre Technician.

We are looking for a full time Theatre Technician to support the delivery of our programme of performances, workshops, and events.


 Theatre Technician
Employer: Sefton Metropolitan Borough Council
Salary: Grade E SCP 7 – 11 £20,444 to £22,129 per annum
Location: The Atkinson, Southport
Contract: Permanent
Working Pattern: Full Time
Hours: 36 hours per week.
DBS Check: No
Closing Date: 28/10/2022 at 23:55
Reference: COMM/22/213690
Theatre Technician – The Atkinson, Lord Street, Southport
Full-time post 36 hrs per weekThe Atkinson is seeking to recruit a Theatre Technician to support the delivery of the venue’s professional and amateur programme of performances, workshops, and events.The role provides the opportunity to work at one of the most popular arts centres in the North West, with a varied cultural offer.  The programme will be focused at the Atkinson in Southport, but on occasion may extend throughout Sefton to ensure that opportunities for cultural engagement are delivered across the Borough.

We are looking for an individual with appropriate knowledge and experience of working in a technical capacity within a theatre and multi-venue arts environment.  You will be able to operate theatre control systems (lighting, sound and stage machinery), including the set-up and operation of AV equipment.

You will be committed to providing a high standard of technical support so that The Atkinson maintains its status as an excellent regional venue for arts, heritage, literature and information.  You will be expected to work directly with members of professional and amateur performing companies, supporting them in a calm and courteous manner.  You will be able to assume stage manager responsibilities when required, and implement relevant Health & Safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment.

The Atkinson’s programme features many events delivered during evenings and at weekends.  The postholder will be required to work a significant proportion of their hours at these times, when it is necessary to meet the needs of the service.

Equal Opportunities

Please note that all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for these jobs (as given in the Person Specification) and who want to apply under the Disability Confident Scheme will be invited to interview.

How to apply

Use the Sefton Council vacancies portal to apply.

Posted on 7 October 2022 under General news

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