Performance Technician

Closing Date: Thursday 25^th October 2024 at 5:00pm

The Capstone Theatre is housed in the modern Capstone Building, adjacent to Angel Field. The building's striking glass facade and columns create a distinct sense of space, inviting guests in to the large foyer area, which houses the Reception and ground floor bar. 

The theatre is located over the first and second floors and is a working live performance venue attracting both national and international acts and can accommodate up to 260 audience members.

Performance Technician

We are seeking to appoint a Performance Technician to provide a high level of support at The Capstone Theatre, within the School of Creative Arts and Humanities.

The person appointed will fulfil a full range of multidisciplinary duties to support the efficient running of the Capstone Theatre and the Performing Arts School. They should preferably be educated to degree level or with an equivalent qualification in Technical Theatre, Sound, Stage Management, Media or appropriate professional experience of working in a professional theatrical/live music environment, and have a good understanding of health and safety issues in a performance space context. The role holder will also be required to facilitate the work of visiting companies, other external organisations, the creative and performing Arts and the lecturing/conference programme.

They will have excellent problem solving, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to work under pressure, as a team player. The post holder will be required to work flexible hours (including weekends and evenings) and have the ability to prioritise their workload and use their initiative.

The post is permanent subject to the normal probationary period of twelve months.

Interviews will take place week commencing 28^th October 2024.

For more information or to download a comprehensive recruitment pack please click on the links in the “Role Specification”.

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