Location
University of Warwick Campus, Coventry
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Department
Warwick Arts Centre
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Position Type
Permanent
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Salary
£28,042 to £31,896 per annum (these numbers include a 5% availability allowance)
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About the Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries about the role, please contact Jonathan Fogarty, Recruitment Manager, at
[email protected].
Warwick Arts Centre is looking for an experienced, adaptable, and technically skilled Stage Technician to join the team. If this sounds like somewhere you would like to work, we would like to hear from you.
You will be an active member of the Technical team and play a pivotal role in bringing live events to life, supporting the delivery of all technical aspects of both our live program and conference events. It is essential that you are a communicative, collaborative, positive and pro-active individual
In this role, you'll specialise as a stage technician, which will involve counterweight flying, load ins and fit ups, and running of shows, together with AV knowledge and some basic lighting & sound operations. You will communicate well with our visiting companies and hires for incoming productions and events. Your primary responsibility will be to uphold the highest standards of technical presentation for all events while maintaining a keen awareness of health and safety regulations.
You will also assist with the timely maintenance of all equipment associated with the stage, auditorium and rehearsal/hire spaces and to assist with the inspection of all installations and equipment to ensure compliance with current legislation and licensing requirements.
Flexibility is key in the event industry, and you'll need to be prepared to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Please note a 5% availability allowance is included in the advertised salary scale.
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About You
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced stage technician with a passion for technical stage management and live events to join a multi-skilled Technical team. You will have significant professional experience working in theatre or live event environments, with strong knowledge of counterweight flying, rigging, stage operations and complex fit ups.
We are looking for someone who works well independently and as part of a team, who can remain calm under pressure and is motivated to deliver the highest standards for visiting artists, companies and audiences. You will be an excellent communicator with strong organisational and people management skills, and the ability to build positive working relationships across departments and with external clients.
You will have experience in a theatrical stage environment and have a practical approach to problem solving and a strong understanding of health and safety requirements within technical theatre environments. Experience interpreting technical drawings, planning stage layouts and using theatre-related software packages would be advantageous.
Warwick Arts Centre is a department of the University, and the successful candidate will be employed by the University of Warwick.
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About the Department
The Warwick Arts Centre is the largest purpose-built arts centre outside London. Opened in 1974 and situated at the heart of the University of Warwick, in Coventry, we're home to a variety of spaces including a concert hall, theatre, two studios, three cinemas and an art gallery.
Almost one million people visit us every year, with many more engaging in our activities across communities and other spaces.
We're passionate about the arts, and how it has the power to move, connect, inspire and present new possibilities; we're here to amplify under-represented voices, nurture the next generation of creatives, and serve as a vibrant and welcoming social hub for all.
You can find out more about our vision and values on our website.
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About the University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
- World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
** Research Excellence Framework 2021
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How to Apply
Closing Deadline: Sunday 19 July 2026 at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
To apply, please submit an application form through Uniperms using the link below:
Technician - Stage (20618) | Uniperms
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Right to Work in the UK
We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.
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