Buxton Opera House

Job Summary

The Technician plays a key role within the Technical Department, working under the direction of the Deputy Technical Managers to ensure the smooth delivery of all productions, performances, and events.

The Technician is expected to demonstrate flexibility, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to high-quality technical support. They help uphold first-class service within the venue, responding positively to the needs of visiting companies and internal teams while maintaining a safe working environment and reliable technical operations.

Please note:
We are recruiting for two positions.

• To ensure that all visiting companies and theatre users receive appropriate technical support throughout their production.
• To offer creative and informed input to all aspects of the presentation of events, using an upto-date knowledge and experience of new technologies and techniques to provide solutions to technical problems.
• To support and work collaboratively with creative teams, visiting companies and other departments to deliver a positive and efficient production process.
• To undertake the occasional supervision of technical casual staff and contractors as required.
• To carry out normal theatre duties (not limited to get-ins, get-outs, building and striking sets, rigging and de-rigging lighting, sound, AV equipment, staging, flying pieces, operating lighting, sound, projection, stage, flies, props, pyros) in any of the performance spaces or elsewhere as required.
• To operate the Pavilion Arts Centre's Digital Projection System as required (including receiving, ingesting and downloading of features, adverts, advert packs, trailers, KDM's and other material), ensuring all aspects of film presentation are of the highest standard at all times (including optimum image and sound quality) in order to meet the expectations associated with film presentation.
• To maintain digital cinema equipment, check diagnostics, assist trouble shooting and resolving of any technical issues and assisting engineers during service/maintenance visits.

Experience

• One year of industry or university/college experience in theatre or the arts
• Experience using ETC Eos Lighting Consoles
• Experience maintaining high standards of technical provision

Skills & Knowledge

• Good working knowledge of sound, video, and lighting equipment
• Awareness of best practice, including Health & Safety and effective working methods
• Excellent problem solving and decision making skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including strong spoken and written English
• Excellent organisational skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage workloads to meet non-negotiable deadlines (e.g., performance schedules)

Education

• Relevant university or college experience in theatre, technical theatre, production arts, or a related discipline (equivalent industry experience considered)

Personal Attributes

• Enthusiasm and calmness, with the ability to lead by example
• Interest in and enthusiasm for the arts
• A personable, diplomatic team player capable of communicating effectively with people at all levels internally and externally
• Experience of working in produced, co-produced and touring theatre
• Full clean driving licence (driving a hired van may be required)
• Experience of hemp flying

The postholder will work across the organisation, including at Buxton Opera House, the Pavilion Arts Centre, the Trust's offices at No. 5 The Square, and off site venues. All staff are expected to work flexibly in line with their role and the charity's objectives. The Technician postholder will be required to work evenings and weekends for the proper performance of their duties.

To apply, please send your CV, along with a covering letter detailing:

Why you’re interested in this role
The key skills and experience you would bring to the position
Email your application  .

If you would like to find out more about the role before applying, please contact Barry Hope, Deputy Head of Production,  for an informal conversation.

Thank you for your interest. We look forward to receiving your application!