Technical Theatre Apprentice

Status: Full time, fixed term – 24 months

Start date: 5 Oct 2026

Salary: National Minimum Wage (average 40-hour week across six days)

Closing date: Sun 6th Sept 2026 10:00pm

Are you looking for a practical route into the creative industries? Would you like to learn directly from experienced professionals in a working environment? Do you want to develop useful skills, kick-start or change the direction of your career and gain a nationally recognised qualification? Then our Technical Theatre Apprenticeship may be for you!

We’re recruiting for a Technical Theatre Apprentice to join us from October, to work in our busy Production department. This opportunity provides experience, skills, knowledge and formal training whilst working on a range of professional theatre productions across our three stages and elsewhere.

The Technical Theatre Apprenticeship post suits those who are 18+ and looking for the next step. This role is aimed at a practically-minded, energetic and committed person who is passionate about theatre and live arts.

No previous experience in theatre or live events is necessary for this role, just a passion and interest in theatre.

Technical Apprenticeships at CFT are hands-on paid working roles, learning all the skills required of a professional Technician equipping them to enter the industry after the fixed two-year term. You will receive a nationally recognised Level 3 Creative Industries Production Technician Apprenticeship qualification, whilst working with some of the most eminent industry professionals in the country.

All previous CFT apprentices have gone on to work professionally across the Performing Arts industry including on tours and in the West End in a variety of roles. Work in the Live Events sector would also be suited to the skills developed in this role.

Join us for more information!

Have a read of the job description (you can download this below). If you want to find out more about apprenticeships and working at CFT, as well as getting some advice on how to apply and meet some of the team, we are running open mornings in the Festival Theatre Foyer on:

• Saturday 8 August,  10am – 12pm
• Saturday 29 August,  10am – 12pm

You’re welcome to bring your parents, carer or partner with you to these events, you will just need to register with us so we know who is coming! Please contact recruitment@cft.org.uk  to book and let us know which session you’d like to attend.