Casual Theatre Technician
| Posting date: | 26 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.42 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 02 February 2026 |
| Location: | EC1R 4TN |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Sadler's Wells |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Sadler's Wells is a world-leading creative organisation dedicated to dance in all its forms. Our mission is to make and share dance that inspires us all.
We are looking for skilled Technicians to join our casual teams to work at Sadler’s Wells Theatre (1,500 seats). Members of the casual staff may also be contacted with offers to work at our other venues: the Lilian Baylis Studio (180 seats), the Peacock (1,000 seats), Sadlers Wells East (500 seats). Professional technician experience and a broad range of technical skills are essential.
We’re keen to hear from professionals working in these roles:
• Stage Technicians
• Sound Technicians
• Lighting Technicians
• Automated Flying Technicians (SWT) experience in TAIT’s Nomad system is essential.
Ideal candidates will meet the following essential criteria:
• Experience of working in your discipline for large-scale dance or theatre productions
• An excellent team-worker with a flexible and practical approach
• A positive attitude even under pressure and a good problem solver
• Must currently hold the right to work in the UK
Please indicate which of the listed roles you are applying for, then upload a CV and/or Personal Statement.
Closing date: The closing date for this advert is Monday 2nd February 2026. Successful applicants may be contacted ahead of this date to arrange an interview at a mutually agreeable time.
We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from Black, Asian and those belonging to ethnic groups that are currently underrepresented within the Arts. Applications from deaf and disabled communities and low socio-economic backgrounds are also welcome. As a user of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
Sadler’s Wells also works collaboratively with Parents in Performing Arts (PiPA) in efforts to support parents and carers within the industry.
If you would like support or have any queries regarding the format or submission of the application, please contact us on recruitment@sadlerswells.com.
We are looking for skilled Technicians to join our casual teams to work at Sadler’s Wells Theatre (1,500 seats). Members of the casual staff may also be contacted with offers to work at our other venues: the Lilian Baylis Studio (180 seats), the Peacock (1,000 seats), Sadlers Wells East (500 seats). Professional technician experience and a broad range of technical skills are essential.
We’re keen to hear from professionals working in these roles:
• Stage Technicians
• Sound Technicians
• Lighting Technicians
• Automated Flying Technicians (SWT) experience in TAIT’s Nomad system is essential.
Ideal candidates will meet the following essential criteria:
• Experience of working in your discipline for large-scale dance or theatre productions
• An excellent team-worker with a flexible and practical approach
• A positive attitude even under pressure and a good problem solver
• Must currently hold the right to work in the UK
Please indicate which of the listed roles you are applying for, then upload a CV and/or Personal Statement.
Closing date: The closing date for this advert is Monday 2nd February 2026. Successful applicants may be contacted ahead of this date to arrange an interview at a mutually agreeable time.
We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from Black, Asian and those belonging to ethnic groups that are currently underrepresented within the Arts. Applications from deaf and disabled communities and low socio-economic backgrounds are also welcome. As a user of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role.
Sadler’s Wells also works collaboratively with Parents in Performing Arts (PiPA) in efforts to support parents and carers within the industry.
If you would like support or have any queries regarding the format or submission of the application, please contact us on recruitment@sadlerswells.com.