Casual Theatre & Venue Technician in Bolton

We are seeking a skilled, proactive and enthusiastic Casual Theatre and Venue Technicians to join our team. This is a key role within our venue, supporting the successful delivery of a diverse programme of performances and events. As a Theatre & Venue Technician, you will be responsible for the preparation, operation and maintenance of venue equipment.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of theatre production systems and excellent problem-solving skills. This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in creating outstanding experiences for our audiences, guests and performers.

The ideal candidate will have experience in theatrical sound and lighting, including understanding programming and operation of digital sound and lighting systems, as well as experience in get ins and outs for productions and events, with a strong understanding of backstage and technical theatre practices. You will possess excellent organisational, communication and teamwork skills, enabling you to work effectively with colleagues, visiting companies and clients to drive a varied programme of events and productions, including our yearly pantomimes.

You will be able to prioritise workloads, solve problems under pressure and contribute to the successful delivery of a varied programme of events. Above all, you will be passionate about live events, committed to delivering high-quality experiences, and flexible in your approach to supporting the needs of a busy and dynamic venue.

The Albert Halls is a busy and dynamic entertainment venue, hosting a range of performances and events throughout the year. As part of a multi-skilled technical team, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of productions and events.

This is your opportunity to join us at an exciting time as we have strong ambitions for the borough. Bolton is a great place to work. We are a welcoming organisation that wants to contribute to a place where people feel active, connected and prosperous. We are passionate about improving the outcomes and experience of Bolton people. We want Bolton to be a vibrant place built on strong cohesive communities, successful businesses and healthy, engaged residents.

As an employer, we want to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment, by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits, including discounts and exclusive gym membership prices and salary sacrifice schemes. In addition, we offer a generous annual leave allowance, flexible work opportunities, access to a Pension Scheme, as well as a range of employee wellbeing and support services.

Our Values are really important to us. Within Greater Manchester, local authorities have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel.

This post is a designated customer facing role under the fluency duty and requires a specified level of spoken English as per the person specification.