Senior Technician

Due to the continued success of the theatre & recent growth, we are seeking a second Senior Technician to complement our growing team. This role will share responsibility for leading the delivery of the highest standards in technical operations for QTH productions, visiting companies, & hirers.

Reporting to: Technical Manager
Responsible for: Casual & Freelance Technical staff
Hours: 39 hours, with regular evening & weekend work, for which time off in lieu would apply.
Contract: Permanent, 6-month probationary period
Holiday: 20 days pro-rata during each holiday year; this raises to 25 days with length of service; plus, public holidays.
Period of Notice: 3 months

Main Duties

• To support the Technical Manager in the strategic planning, scheduling,& delivery of all technical operations across productions and events.
• To support the staging needs of produced shows, visiting companies & hirers, Communities projects & community groups with skill and care, representing the technical department with professionalism & clarity.
• To take a senior role in managing get-ins, fit-ups, technical rehearsals, & get-outs, delegating tasks & supervising other technicians to ensure efficient & safe workflows.
• To take responsibility for the maintenance, safe operation, & readiness of all technical systems & equipment, including lighting, sound, video, rigging, & stage machinery.
• To mentor, guide, & support Junior Technicians, Technicians & casual staff, promoting continuous learning & high standards of technical practice.
• To proactively identify & address technical issues, accurately documenting and reporting faults, and liaising with the Technical Manager on repair and replacement needs.
• To work collaboratively with Creatives, Designers, & Production teams to achieve artistic ambitions within technical and budgetary parameters.
• To ensure the delivery of a safe working environment for staff, artists, & audiences by upholding & enforcing all Health & Safety policies, risk assessments, & emergency procedures.
• To contribute to sustainable practices by promoting energy-efficient equipment use and waste minimization across technical operations, supporting the provision of Green Riders where possible.
• To maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry standards, equipment, and working practices, and support the Technical Manager in implementing new technologies and approaches.
• To assist in budget planning by providing accurate technical specifications, costings, and time estimates where relevant.
• To contribute positively to the overall culture of the organisation, fostering collaboration, respect, and a commitment to excellence across departments.
• To undertake any other duties reasonably required by the Technical Manager or Head of Theatre and Production.
• To deputise for the Technical Manager in periods of absence.
• To provide technical design expertise and theatrical creative input for in-house and hired productions, as agreed in advance with the Technical Manager or Head of Theatre and Production.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Proven technical theatre experience across multiple disciplines (lighting, sound, stage, video, rigging).
• Demonstrable knowledge of either counterweight flying, Digico Mixing Consoles & QLab , ETC EOS consoles or other Lighting Systems.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and its application in a live performance environment.
• Confident in operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting technical equipment.
• Experience supporting get-ins, fit-ups, rehearsals, and get-outs.
• Ability to work independently and take responsibility as Duty Technician during live events.
• Good time management and organisational skills; capable of managing own workload & time, meeting deadlines, and adjusting to changing priorities.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with colleagues, visiting companies, and creatives.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable using technical systems and software for equipment operation, documentation and planning. E.g. AutoCAD, Vectorworks Spotlight, Microsoft etc.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high production standards.
• Professional, friendly, and approachable.
• Calm and solutions-focused in fast-paced situations.
• Committed to delivering high-quality technical support.
• Willingness to work unsociable and irregular hours

Desirable:

• Substantial lived experience (and / or a heightened empathy) of working with underrepresented and underserved communities.
• A keen understanding of and / or interest in Outer East London and South Essex as a place.
• Additional training or qualifications (e.g., BS7909, Working at Height, First Aid, PASMA, IPAF, LOLER).
• Awareness of sustainable technical practices in theatre.

How to Apply

To submit your application: Fill in our Application form and Equal Opportunities form at:

www.queens-theatre.co.uk/about-us/qrecruit/

(Applications by CV cannot be considered)

Send completed forms to: recruitment@queens-theatre.co.uk

For assistance: please email: recruitment@queens-theatre.co.uk

For successful candidates, Interviews will take place as follows:

First interview: Via Zoom on 24 & 25 September 2025

Second interview: In-person at QTH during the week commencing 29 September 2025.

19/09/2025