Technician (Theatres)
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 01 Medi 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £30,518 i £32,061 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 24 Medi 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Ipswich, Suffolk |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Ipswich Borough Council |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: |
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The Grade II Listed Regent Theatre is the largest theatre in East Anglia with seating for 1551 people. It presents an engaging programme of concerts, gigs, West End musicals, comedy, and an annual traditional family pantomime.
The historic Corn Exchange is part of Ipswich’s impressive Town Hall and when used as a theatre has adaptable seating for 800. The venue presents a very wide variety of events, with everything from concerts and conferences to wrestling and darts.
We pride ourselves on delivering a great customer experience, whether front of house or backstage and we get to work with some of the UK’s biggest promoters and producers.
This role is at the forefront of everything we do and is vital to producers, promoters and agents whilst in our venues.
We’re looking for a creative, reliable, and versatile Technician to join our technical team supporting live events at the Regent Theatre and Corn Exchange in Ipswich.
You’ll play a key role in delivering a wide range of performances, from largescale touring musicals and headline acts at the Regent, to community shows, private hires, and corporate events at the Corn Exchange. You’ll also support external events across the wider service area.
We’re looking for someone who:
Has solid experience working in a busy theatre or multi-purpose venue. Is confident with lighting, sound, AV, flying systems, and stage management.
Can lead technical setups and supervise junior staff and casual crew. Is proactive in diagnosing and resolving technical issues under pressure. Maintains high standards of safety, professionalism, and customer service.
Communicates clearly with visiting companies, internal teams, and contractors.
Is comfortable working evenings, weekends, and physically demanding shifts.
If you’re passionate about live events, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.
A-level standard or equivalent experience in a technical related profession.
Hours of work are 37 per week, including some weekend
The post holder will be required to work a rota, including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.
As well as a good salary, we offer a career average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking for work and leisure, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.
For more information about this role please contact Tom Dransfield – Technical Manager Theatres (he/him) via email tom.dransfield@ipswich.gov.uk
If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role: Job Description and Person Specification
Interviews will be held on 01/10/2025
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications
Please note CVs are not accepted.
The historic Corn Exchange is part of Ipswich’s impressive Town Hall and when used as a theatre has adaptable seating for 800. The venue presents a very wide variety of events, with everything from concerts and conferences to wrestling and darts.
We pride ourselves on delivering a great customer experience, whether front of house or backstage and we get to work with some of the UK’s biggest promoters and producers.
This role is at the forefront of everything we do and is vital to producers, promoters and agents whilst in our venues.
We’re looking for a creative, reliable, and versatile Technician to join our technical team supporting live events at the Regent Theatre and Corn Exchange in Ipswich.
You’ll play a key role in delivering a wide range of performances, from largescale touring musicals and headline acts at the Regent, to community shows, private hires, and corporate events at the Corn Exchange. You’ll also support external events across the wider service area.
We’re looking for someone who:
Has solid experience working in a busy theatre or multi-purpose venue. Is confident with lighting, sound, AV, flying systems, and stage management.
Can lead technical setups and supervise junior staff and casual crew. Is proactive in diagnosing and resolving technical issues under pressure. Maintains high standards of safety, professionalism, and customer service.
Communicates clearly with visiting companies, internal teams, and contractors.
Is comfortable working evenings, weekends, and physically demanding shifts.
If you’re passionate about live events, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.
A-level standard or equivalent experience in a technical related profession.
Hours of work are 37 per week, including some weekend
The post holder will be required to work a rota, including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.
As well as a good salary, we offer a career average pension scheme, generous holiday and sick pay entitlements, subsidised parking for work and leisure, public transport discounts, free swimming and gym membership, cycle purchase scheme, plenty of personal and professional development opportunities, flexible working, hybrid working opportunities, Employee Assistance Programme and the opportunity to work with great colleagues.
For more information about this role please contact Tom Dransfield – Technical Manager Theatres (he/him) via email tom.dransfield@ipswich.gov.uk
If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification to find out more about this role: Job Description and Person Specification
Interviews will be held on 01/10/2025
Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications
Please note CVs are not accepted.
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