Technician

Are you passionate about live events, theatre, and bringing unforgettable experiences to life? We're 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. You'll 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.

We're 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.

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.