Venue Technician
| Posting date: | 22 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £20,001.00 to £30,000.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Grade 4 (SCP 12 - 17) £28,598 - £31,022 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 January 2026 |
| Location: | Sunderland, SR1 3AA |
| Company: | Sunderland City Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 290107 |
Summary
Are you a technically skilled problem-solver with a passion for live events, digital media, and creative innovation? Weandrsquo;re looking for a Venue Technician to join our team and help deliver world-class cultural experiences across Sunderlandandrsquo;s flagship venues.
This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. Youandrsquo;ll work on everything from theatre performances and exhibitions to podcasting and media production, ensuring every event runs seamlessly and every visitor enjoys an exceptional experience.
u What Weandrsquo;re Looking For /u
We need someone with broad technical experience across sound, lighting, AV, and stage operations andndash; but thatandrsquo;s not all. Weandrsquo;re especially keen to find a candidate with specific expertise in technical requirements for high-quality audio and video production. If you can combine traditional venue tech skills with digital media know-how, youandrsquo;re exactly who we want.
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Customer Enabling Services by email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk
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Please note that CVs are not accepted.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. Youandrsquo;ll work on everything from theatre performances and exhibitions to podcasting and media production, ensuring every event runs seamlessly and every visitor enjoys an exceptional experience.
u What Weandrsquo;re Looking For /u
We need someone with broad technical experience across sound, lighting, AV, and stage operations andndash; but thatandrsquo;s not all. Weandrsquo;re especially keen to find a candidate with specific expertise in technical requirements for high-quality audio and video production. If you can combine traditional venue tech skills with digital media know-how, youandrsquo;re exactly who we want.
This post is exempt from the rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore will be subject to a DBS check from the Disclosure and Barring Service.
andnbsp;
Applications should be made on-line at northeastjobs.org.uk/sunderlandcitycouncil. For further assistance contact Customer Enabling Services by email: jobs@sunderland.gov.uk
andnbsp;
Please note that CVs are not accepted.
Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered online with North East Jobs, including your invitation to any online assessment you are required to undertake and your invite to interview if you are short-listed. Please check your email inbox after the closing date for notifications as you may not be notified by any other means. Please remember to check your junk mail items.
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