Theatre Technician, Automated Flys and Stage

[sadler'swellstheatre]

Permanent, full-time position
Salary £30,207.26 per annum, plus benefits
Agreed overtime, such as late/early calls and get out rate, is paid in addition to the basic salary.

Sadler's Wells is a world-leading creative organisation dedicated to dance in all its forms. Our mission is to make and share dance that inspires us all. 

We are looking for a Theatre Technician, with excellent Flys and Stage skills, to join our team at Sadler’s Wells. Knowledge of automated flying systems is desirable, but training will be available for the automated system for those without prior experience in this area.

You will be a flexible, practical person with excellent technical skills and experience in professional technical theatre work, with a demonstratable knowledge of industry health and safety. You will also be calm under pressure, a good problem solver and able to work well as part of a team. Self-motivation and a good understanding of a wide range of technical theatre and stage skills are required.

A skills bonus will also be applied to the salary following successful completion of a probationary period.

Sadler’s Wells is a receiving theatre with varied seasons, including both artistic and commercial activities. Candidates would be required to have a flexible approach to working patterns, and ideally will have experience of working with either repertory or touring companies.

Sadler’s Wells benefits include: 

• Right to request flexible working from day 1 
• LinkedIn Learning Membership 
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• Complementary tickets and discounts
• Enhanced holiday and time off in lieu policy 

For more information, please click here. 

We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT on Sunday 23 July 2023. Interviews will take place on Thursday 27 July 2023.

We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from Black, Asian and those belonging to ethnic groups that are currently underrepresented within the Arts. Applications from d/Deaf and disabled communities and low socio-economic backgrounds are also welcome. As a user of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in the Job Pack.

Sadler’s Wells also works collaboratively with Parents in Performing Arts (PiPA) in efforts to support parents and carers within the industry.

If you would like support or have any queries regarding the format or submission of the application, please contact us on recruitment@sadlerswells.com. 

For a list of all our current opportunities, please go to the Sadler’s Wells website sadlerswells.com/vacancies. Please note that if you have not already done so, you will be required to register an account with us when you first apply for one of our opportunities.