Lighting Technician

Job Summary:

Harlow Playhouse is recruiting a Lighting Technician to be part of the technical team assisting in the backstage responsibilities of running this lively venue. The emphasis of this role is towards all aspects of Lighting to support our varied programme.

Responsible to the Technical Manager, duties will include maintaining backstage areas and equipment, operating lighting and sound, liaising with incoming companies and organisations, assisting get-ins and get-outs and the smooth running of performances. This is a key role in the venue and a great opportunity for candidates to work in a creative and diverse presenting house with a wide-ranging programme.

Knowledge of technical theatre is required for this role and the ideal candidate will have experience programming EOS family consoles and be able to rig, cable and focus lanterns.

If you are a dynamic team player, here is your opportunity to play an important role at Harlow Playhouse. Applicants should be willing to expand their practical and management skills across all areas of technical operation.

See Job Description and Employee profile documents for more information.

Salary and Hours

£27,916 - £28,888 per annum

37.5 hours per week 

Why work with us?

Harlow Playhouse prides itself on delivering a high standard of technical support to our productions, to achieve this, we invest in our employee’s training, development and nurturing of skills. As we enter a procurement process of switching over to a fully LED lighting rig, the successful candidate will play a pivotal steering role in this capital investment project.

Our employees are entitled to between 27 to 36 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, depending on the length of time you have worked with us.

We have an Employee Assistance Programme which provides help and support to employees who may be going through a difficult time.

Our employees have the options to enrol in the Local Government Pension Scheme, a contributory scheme with staff contributing a percentage of their annual salary.

We offer access to an employee benefits scheme with various discounts and cash back schemes at a range of national retailers as well as local businesses.

Visit the Harlow Council jobs website and apply online.