Sheffield Theatres recognises the positive value of inclusion, promotes equality and challenges discrimination. We welcome and encourage job applications from people of all backgrounds.
We are committed to becoming a more diverse organisation, and particularly welcome applications from underrepresented voices including, but not limited to, D/deaf, Neurodivergent, Disabled people and the Global Majority.
About the Role
Status: Fixed term (2 years), Full time (40 hours)
Salary: £26,279 per year
Closing Date: Tue 17 June 2025 at 11:59pm
Interviews: Wed 25 and Thu 26 June 2025
Start Date: Fri 19 September 2025
Do you have an interest in the technical element of theatre and are you considering a career backstage?
We have a wonderful opportunity to join our Technical team as Regional Theatre Technical Apprentice for a period of 24 months.
As Technical Apprentice you will share your time between our Lighting, Sound & Video and Stage departments, working with each to learn how each department operates in each of our theatre spaces. You will then have the opportunity to choose an area to specialise in for the final part of the term.
Please see the job description available to download below for further information and to assist with your application.
Application Details
Important Dates and Interviews
Closing Date: Tue 17 June 2025
Interviews Date: Wed 25 and Thu 26 June 2025
Location: Sheffield Theatres, 55 Norfolk Street, Sheffield, S1 1DA
Please note; not all of our meetings rooms are accessible without the use of steps. If this will affect you, please let us know in your application. The People Team will also ask for any access requirements throughout the recruitment process to enable us to support you with your application and interview.
What We Need From You
* A brief statement explaining why you are interested in this opportunity and a career in technical theatre, why you feel you are suited to the role based on the person specification and what you will bring to the team
* A CV outlining your relevant experience, skills and background
* Complete equal opportunities information by clicking here .
We are open to receiving applications in a way that is best for you. This might be a written application, but it could also be by recording a video or an audio file in response. The total video/audio file for your CV should be no longer than 7 minutes long.
You can submit your application by emailing recruitment@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
How can we support you?
We are committed to being an inclusive workplace. If you have a disability and require any reasonable adjustments to support you in applying for this role or during the recruitment process, please let us know—we’re happy to help!
* If you require any support in completing your application, you can contact our People team at recruitment@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk .
* If you have any questions regarding your application or further information about this opportunity please email recruitment@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
* If you require the application form in BSL or an audio version please email recruitment@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk
* Additional access support in our recruitment processes may include:
o BSL interpretation and captioning
o Meeting remotely
o Audio description
o Receiving questions in advance
o Additional preparation time
Perks of working with us
* 15% staff discount in our hospitality venues
* Discounts at local businesses
* Complimentary and discounted theatre tickets
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Help@Hand – remote GP, mental health and physio appointments
* Corporate gym membership
* Discounted Westfield Health Scheme
* Discounted Parking
* Life Assurance Benefit paid at twice the annual salary
* Pension with employer contributions of up to 4% and opportunity to join the Salary Exchange scheme
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Enhanced holiday allowance
We are currently undergoing some system changes, which means that our recruitment processes will be changing a little.
Please email your application to our recruitment inbox (recruitment@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk ) and ensure you have submitted the applicant questions for the role via the Forms link.
If you have applied and need to amend your application, our People Team will be happy to help, please email recruitment@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk and we will update these for you.
We aim to shortlist candidates for interview within the week following the closing date and contact all applicants within a reasonable timeframe so that you can make any necessary arrangements and prepare. You will be contacted by email regarding the outcome of the shortlisting process.
We offer interviews both in person or digitally (using Teams). However, there are times where a digital interview isn’t possible, for example if there is a specific task that cannot be completed virtually or we are hoping to show you around our buildings.
At every stage of our recruitment campaign, we will ask you if you have any access requirements that we would need to be aware of in order to make our processes as accessible as possible for all applicants. We also welcome feedback around how we can make our processes more accessible for all, you can email your suggestions to recruitment@sheffieldtheatres.co.uk .
As we are a Disability Confident Committed employer, we will also review any applications for d/Deaf or Disabled candidates to ensure that those that meet the selection criteria are invited to an interview.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
We recognise that there are still significant social barriers and we want to particularly encourage applicants of African and Caribbean heritage, people of South, East, West, Central and South East Asian heritage, people of Middle East and North African heritage; and people who are ethnically diverse or have experienced racism, are D/deaf or disabled, LGBTQIA+, from a low socio-economic background, or for any other reason are under-represented.
We are committed to meeting, wherever possible, any needs you specify in your application. We will consider any reasonable adjustments to ensure that anyone is not disadvantaged in the recruitment and selection process, under the terms of the Equality Act (2010), to enable any applicant with a disability (as defined under the Act) to meet the requirements of the post.
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