Senior Performing Arts Technician

Midlands Arts Centre (MAC)
£31,707 | Closing: 18 October 2026

Summary

MAC is a contemporary arts centre and independent charity, set in the beautiful surroundings of Cannon Hill Park here in Birmingham, and we welcome around 850,000 visitors annually. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Performing Arts Technician to join our Technical Resources department.

More Details

Midlands Arts Centre (MAC) is an exciting, ambitious arts centre which offers a wide array of free exhibitions, theatre, music, cinema and comedy performances as well as creative learning and participation activities. Well-loved and well-used, it’s a relaxed, friendly place attracting a diverse mix of visitors, situated in the leafy Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham.   We are currently recruiting for a Senior Performing Arts Technician to join our technical resources department. 

This is a permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week at Midlands Arts Centre. The rate of pay is £31,707 per year with 33 days of annual leave. Please note this role will include working evenings and weekends.

Job Purpose

The Senior Performing Arts Technician is responsible for the management and delivery of consistent and high-quality technical services relating to productions, performances and events in the centre, and for the maintenance and technical servicing of MAC’s performing arts spaces.

A full job description and person specification can be found by visiting the the link to application details.

 

How to Apply 

To apply for this post, please follow the link below to our Hireful application system and follow the application process, ensuring you answer all questions.

Deadline

Applications can be received at any time until midnight 18 October 2026.

Late applications will not be considered.

Please be aware that we may close this vacancy before the stated deadline if we receive a high number of applications. We strongly advise you to submit your application as early as possible. 

Short-listing

Shortlisted candidates will be informed at the latest by the end of day on Friday 23 October 2026.

Interviews

Interviews will be held Thursday 29 October 2026.

 

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