To support the Technical Manager in delivering high-quality technical services across all performance and event spaces within the arts centre.
Beacon Arts Centre seeks a Venue Technician to support the Technical Manager in delivering high-quality technical services across all performance and event spaces within the arts centre. The venue technician plays a key role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and professional running of all technical aspects of productions, events, and venue operations.
Key Responsibilities include:
Technical Operations
• Assist in the planning, setup, operation, and strike of lighting, sound, AV, and staging for a wide range of events including theatre productions, concerts, conferences, and community events.
• Deputise for the Technical Manager in their absence.
• Coordinate with visiting companies, artists, and hirers to assess technical requirements and deliver on them within available resources.
• Ensure the safe and correct use of technical equipment in accordance with industry best practice.
Staff Supervision
• Supervise and support freelance technicians, casual staff, and apprentices.
• Assist in scheduling and rostering technical staff in collaboration with the Technical Manager.
• Support in delivering technical inductions and training to staff and volunteers.
Health & Safety
• Promote and maintain a safe working environment for staff, performers, and audiences.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with health and safety legislation and venue policies.
Equipment & Maintenance
• Monitor and maintain technical equipment and infrastructure; report faults and arrange repairs as necessary.
• Support the Technical Manager in planning and delivering maintenance schedules and capital upgrades.
Production Support
• Participate in get-ins, fit-ups, and get-outs.
• Provide hands-on support for lighting design, sound engineering, or stage management as required.
• Act as Duty Technician for performances and events.
For the full person specification, visit our website to download the recruitment pack.
Contract: Permanent
Salary: £28,550
Hours: 37.5 hours per week, including evenings and weekends
Deadline: Monday 25 August 2025, 5pm
Interviews: Week commencing 1 September 2025
The deadline is Monday 25 August 2025 at 17:00.
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