We are seeking an experienced Theatre Technician who can play a key role providing technical support with a wide variety of events which are held at Dudley and Stourbridge Town Halls and the Cornbow Hall, Halesowen.

You will be working on events such as the Council's professional entertainment programme, meetings, conferences, amateur performances and Stourbridge Town Hall's cinema programme.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Organising the rigging and setting up of lighting, sound AV and stage equipment
• Setting up props, masking etc. on stage and organising get-ins and get-outs
• The safety, inspection, maintenance and repair of lighting, sound, stage and AV equipment
• The maintenance and minor repair of technical equipment, e.g. lanterns, CD or DVD players, projectors, screens, monitors etc., ordering repairs where necessary

You will also be responsible for the management of a small team of casual technicians, rostering them as required.

This is a highly rewarding and interesting post, getting involved in a huge variety of events.

You will need demonstrable extensive experience of technical work in a theatre or public entertainment environment, with experience of rigging and operating sound and lighting equipment. Significant knowledge and experience of health and safety requirements and experience of risk assessment is equally important.

For further information or an informal chat please contact: Martin Jones, Technical Manager. Telephone: 01384-815539 or email [email protected]

In return we can offer:

• A generous Local Government Pension
• Annual Leave – from 25 days up to 33 days (Plus Bank Holidays and 1 extra Statutory Day) depending upon salary and length of service
• Learning & Development – A varied offering of in-house and external learning interventions and professional development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Staff Counselling Service – In-house access for all with a variety of therapeutic approaches to suit the individual needs of each client
• Wellbeing – a range of activities to enhance and support your wellbeing
• Occupational Health – a service to support you to stay well at work, both physically and mentally
• Family Friendly Policies - Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave – Enhanced entitlement above national average
• Sick Pay – Enhanced entitlement above national average
• Corporate Gym Membership – across Dudley Borough Leisure Centres

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

The closing date for applications is 9th August 2022.

NB. We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we receive a large amount of suitable applicants.