Opportunity information
Salary £16640 per year
Duration 21 months
Advert closing date 31/07/2026
Description
The Roses has been home to a world of possibilities since it first bloomed in 1975. We are looking for a Creative Industries Production Technician Apprentice to join our team and develop hands-on skills in live event production, theatre, lighting, sound, and stage technology, and gain real industry experience while working towards a qualification.
We are looking for a Creative Industries Production Technician Apprentice to join our team and develop hands-on skills in live event production, theatre, lighting, sound, and stage technology. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain real industry experience while working towards a recognised apprenticeship qualification.
No two days are the same in this role. One day you could be helping set up lighting for a theatre production, the next supporting a live music event, conference, workshop, comedy show, or community performance. You will work alongside experienced technicians and visiting professionals, learning the skills needed to build a successful career in the creative industries.
This role is ideal for someone enthusiastic, practical, creative, and eager to learn in a professional live venue environment
Key Responsibilities
- Help set up and operate lighting, sound, staging, projection, and AV equipment for a wide variety of events.
- Support live performances, rehearsals, workshops, conferences, and community activities.
- Learn how professional productions are delivered from behind the scenes.
- Assist with preparing performance spaces and technical equipment.
- Work alongside experienced technicians, performers, and visiting companies.
- Gain experience using industry-standard equipment and technology.
- Help maintain a safe, organised, and professional working environment.
- Learn essential technical and backstage skills including rigging, stage setup, sound operation, lighting programming, and event changeovers.
Person Specification
What We’re Looking For
- A genuine interest in theatre, live events, music, or technical production.
- Enthusiasm, motivation and willingness to learn.
- Good teamwork and communication skills.
- Reliability, organisation, and a positive attitude.
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends when events are taking place
Entry requirements
Maths and English at either GCSE grade C/4 or a functional skills level 2 is required.
Training to be provided
Production Technician - Creative Venue Pathways Level 3 Standard
Apprentices learn the skills they need on the job with the guidance of a development coach who is an expert from industry. You’ll finish your apprenticeship with a recognised qualification, valuable industry experience, money, and substantial opportunities for promotion.
Summative Portfolio
You will be expected to deliver projects throughout the apprenticeship. Each project would involve research, knowledge and may be submitted in writing, a presentation or professional discussion.
Seminars and Qualifications:
All CVT apprentices are enrolled onto a vendor qualification called the ABTT Bronze award. This will come with training sessions – covering the following:
Training Session 1 – Manual Handling & Health and Safety at Work Act Develop an understanding of manual handling, injuries and the UK theatre code of conduct.
Training Session 2 – Electrical Fundamentals To develop an understanding of basic electricity
Training Session 3 – Knots & Splicing Develop a basic understanding into knots commonly used in theatre
Training Session 4 – Fundamentals of Flying An introduction to manual flying systems within the theatre
Training Session 5 – Safe Use of Temporary Access Equipment Understanding safe handling of Access Equipment and covering relevant terminology
Training Session 6 – Revision session on ABTT Exam ABTT mock questions and covering what has previously been learnt in preparation for the exam
For a full overview of the CVT standard please click on the following link: https://creativealliance.org.uk/apprenticeships/creative-venue-technician-level-3/
Things to consider
Evening and weekend work regularly required
Skills required
Array
Future prospects
Potential for full-time employment upon successful completion of the apprenticeship
Hours per week 40
Working week Monday to Friday
Apprenticeship standard Creative industries production technician (Level 3)
Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire, United Kingdom, GL20 5NX
