Lighting Technician
| Posting date: | 05 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £28,640 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 30 March 2026 |
| Location: | Basingstoke, Hampshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Anvil Trust LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | LTANVMarch26 |
Summary
Do you have a experience of working in a venue technical department?
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lighting Technician to join our skilled, knowledgeable, and friendly team of full‑time and casual technicians, including two other full‑time Lighting Technicians
Our welcoming team provide technical services for performances, hires and events across a wide variety of genres and are committed to the highest standards of production, presentation, and delivering an experience that delights.
You will work as part of a team looking after all aspects of putting on a performance in one of our three wonderful receiving venues. This includes the safe and efficient preparation of spaces, pre-rigs, focus, fit up-ups and get outs.
You will also assist in the operation of the performance or be the point of contact for production lighting.
Anvil Arts presents over 400 performances each year to 180,000 people drawn from throughout central Southern England. The Anvil, The Haymarket and The Forge offer a rich and high-quality programme of music of all genres, drama, dance, and comedy, serving a wide range of audiences. Our Community Engagement work brings the arts to those who might not otherwise be able to enjoy them. We make a substantial contribution to the creative fulfilment and well-being of people in the region. We are the largest performing arts organisation in Hampshire and part of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio.
Our mission is Great Performance – Live, and our vision is of Basingstoke as the musical centre of the South, with The Anvil at its beating heart, drawing audiences into the town and pumping out activity across the extended catchment area.
The Anvil and The Haymarket act as cultural catalyst, beacon, and leader, giving Basingstoke a national reputation for a strong cultural offering exceeding the expectations of a town of its size.
Full-time permanent position 40 hours per week (across the pay period)
We require applicants to be 18 years old or over
Position Details:
Full-time permanent position 40 hours per week (across the pay period)
We require applicants to be 18 years old or over
28 days/5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays
Salary: £28,640 per year (All salaries are reviewed annually)
The key objectives of this role:
To be responsible for assisting the Production Department in the delivery of all technical equipment and production requirements throughout Anvil Arts venues.
To be committed to the highest standards of technical production presentation and service with the aim of delivering a customer experience that delights and is above expectation.
To provide technical services for all performances, exhibitions, hires and events for Anvil Arts, with a bias for, but not exclusively towards lighting.
Closing date: Monday 30th March 2026 -we may close this vacancy early, therefore if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible.
Interviews: 15th - 17th April 2026
(you will be contacted by Tuesday 7th April if short listed for interview)
The recruitment pack containing job description, person specification and to complete an online application form please head to our website
www.anvilarts.org.uk/jobs-and-opportunities
We require all applicants to complete an online application form
We have an exciting opportunity for a Lighting Technician to join our skilled, knowledgeable, and friendly team of full‑time and casual technicians, including two other full‑time Lighting Technicians
Our welcoming team provide technical services for performances, hires and events across a wide variety of genres and are committed to the highest standards of production, presentation, and delivering an experience that delights.
You will work as part of a team looking after all aspects of putting on a performance in one of our three wonderful receiving venues. This includes the safe and efficient preparation of spaces, pre-rigs, focus, fit up-ups and get outs.
You will also assist in the operation of the performance or be the point of contact for production lighting.
Anvil Arts presents over 400 performances each year to 180,000 people drawn from throughout central Southern England. The Anvil, The Haymarket and The Forge offer a rich and high-quality programme of music of all genres, drama, dance, and comedy, serving a wide range of audiences. Our Community Engagement work brings the arts to those who might not otherwise be able to enjoy them. We make a substantial contribution to the creative fulfilment and well-being of people in the region. We are the largest performing arts organisation in Hampshire and part of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio.
Our mission is Great Performance – Live, and our vision is of Basingstoke as the musical centre of the South, with The Anvil at its beating heart, drawing audiences into the town and pumping out activity across the extended catchment area.
The Anvil and The Haymarket act as cultural catalyst, beacon, and leader, giving Basingstoke a national reputation for a strong cultural offering exceeding the expectations of a town of its size.
Full-time permanent position 40 hours per week (across the pay period)
We require applicants to be 18 years old or over
Position Details:
Full-time permanent position 40 hours per week (across the pay period)
We require applicants to be 18 years old or over
28 days/5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays
Salary: £28,640 per year (All salaries are reviewed annually)
The key objectives of this role:
To be responsible for assisting the Production Department in the delivery of all technical equipment and production requirements throughout Anvil Arts venues.
To be committed to the highest standards of technical production presentation and service with the aim of delivering a customer experience that delights and is above expectation.
To provide technical services for all performances, exhibitions, hires and events for Anvil Arts, with a bias for, but not exclusively towards lighting.
Closing date: Monday 30th March 2026 -we may close this vacancy early, therefore if you are interested, please submit your application as soon as possible.
Interviews: 15th - 17th April 2026
(you will be contacted by Tuesday 7th April if short listed for interview)
The recruitment pack containing job description, person specification and to complete an online application form please head to our website
www.anvilarts.org.uk/jobs-and-opportunities
We require all applicants to complete an online application form