WHAT IS INVOLVED?
Are you passionate about live events, theatre, and bringing unforgettable experiences to life? Were looking for a Technician to join our dynamic technical team and play a key role in delivering an exciting programme of cultural events across County Durham.
From theatre productions and live performances to festivals and community events, no two days are the same. Youll provide technical support for a diverse range of events at our iconic venues, Gala Durham, Empire Consett, and Bishop Auckland Town Hall as well as exciting events taking place across the county.
This is a fantastic opportunity to work on a wide variety of established productions and innovative new projects, collaborating with talented colleagues to create exceptional experiences for audiences of all ages.
This post is temporary for 6 months.
We encourage you to contact Darren Lowe |
[email protected] to arrange an informal discussion about the role.
WHAT WILL I NEED?
Were looking for a versatile, enthusiastic Technician with experience in the theatre and live events industry, who has strong technical knowledge and a passion for delivering outstanding experiences for audiences and artists alike.
- A relevant theatre technical qualification, NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent), or demonstrable equivalent industry experience.
- A current First Aid qualification, or a willingness to achieve one as part of your development.
- Experience working across a range of theatre and live event environments, with the skills and flexibility to support a high-quality technical service.
For full details of the essential and desirable criteria, please refer to the attached Person Specification.
INTERVIEWS
It is expected interviews will be held week commencing 7th September.
We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for applicants that can show they meet all the essential criteria and have indicated they have a disability, are a looked after young person, care leaver or a veteran.
OUR OFFER TO YOU
We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website.
Rewards and benefits are subject to individual terms and conditions.
EQUALITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a proud equal opportunities employer and believe a diverse workforce brings fresh ideas and drives service improvement. We welcome applications from everyone and make employment decisions based on skills and ability. As a Disability Confident Leader, we actively encourage applications from disabled and neurodivergent people and offer support throughout the recruitment process.
HOW TO APPLY?
Please note, we do not accept CVs. All applications must be submitted online via the Northeast Jobs portal. Use the Person Specification section of the form to clearly demonstrate how you meet the essential (and where possible, desirable) criteria. Applications that do not evidence the essential requirements will not be shortlisted.
Please visit our website to understand our position on using AI to support your application and for guidance on completing your application.
If you require assistance when applying for this role, please contact our Recruitment Helpdesk on 03000 26 27 27, or via email
[email protected]
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