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
£31,236 to £34,610 per annum
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Additional Payments
5% Availability Allowance on top of the base salary, payable monthly.
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About the Role
Informal Queries
For informal queries about the role, please contact Jonathan Fogarty (Internal Recruitment Manager) at
[email protected]
Work Location
Please note that due to the nature of this role and business operation requirements, the successful applicant will be required to work the majority of their time on campus.
As a Theatre Technician at Warwick Arts Centre, you will play a vital role in delivering a diverse programme of live events, conferences and hires within one of the UK’s largest multi-venue arts centres. Working as part of a collaborative technical team, you will support and deliver high-quality production standards across lighting, sound, stage, and AV disciplines, with a particular specialism in at least one area.
This is a multi-skilled, hands-on role requiring you to rig, install, and operate technical systems, as well as support visiting artists, companies, and student societies in realising their productions. You will contribute throughout the production lifecycle, including pre-production planning, rehearsals, and live events.
In addition, you will help maintain technical equipment and facilities, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and industry best practice. The role also involves supervising freelance crew, supporting venue users, and contributing to a positive and professional working environment. Flexibility is essential, as the role requires evening and weekend work typical of the live events industry.
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About You
You are an experienced and adaptable theatre technician with strong technical knowledge across at least two core disciplines such as lighting, sound, or stage. You bring hands-on experience in rigging, operating, and troubleshooting production systems, along with a solid understanding of industry standards and health and safety requirements.
You are a strong communicator and team player, able to collaborate effectively with colleagues, visiting professionals, and student groups. You are proactive, solution-focused, and confident working both independently and as part of a wider team in a fast-paced environment.
You have excellent problem-solving skills, good IT knowledge (including systems such as AutoCAD), and the flexibility to respond to the changing demands of live event production. A commitment to high standards of customer care is essential, as is the ability to work safely in physically demanding environments, including working at height and during unsocial hours.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the
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About the Department
Warwick Arts Centre is the largest multi-venue arts centre outside London, hosting a dynamic programme of performances, events, and community activities. The Technical Department is central to delivering this programme, providing expert production support across multiple performance spaces and event types.
The department works closely with visiting companies, artists, university groups, and internal teams to ensure events are delivered to the highest professional standards. It is a collaborative, supportive environment committed to excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
Warwick Arts Centre is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming workplace, where diversity is valued and everyone feels they belong. The Technical team plays an important role in supporting this vision by creating safe, accessible, and engaging experiences for all audiences and participants. You can also find more information about Warwick Arts Centre here - https://www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/
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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)*
Please use the following link to apply through the Uniperms website:
Uniperms | Theatre Technician
Online Information Session
The Technical Manager and Technical Co-ordinator will host an online information setting for this role on Tuesday 7th July at 1:00pm. This session will provide you with an in-depth overview of the roles and responsibilities and there will be a Q&A to ask any questions you may have.
The link to sign up is: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/abbd08b5-ae8c-4474-ab44-52aff9a2ddbe@09bacfbd-47ef-4465-9265-3546f2eaf6bc.
To apply please complete your essential personal details and attach a CV and cover letter by the closing date of Sunday 19th July.
Please ensure your CV includes your most recent employment experience along with any additional relevant experience and education history. Your cover letter should detail how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for this post.
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What we Offer
We provide a comprehensive range of benefits, including:
An attractive pension scheme.
26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
Onsite childcare facilities.
Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements. Find out more about our flexible working arrangements.
We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
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Our Commitment to Inclusion
To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see: Our Commitments | University of Warwick
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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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