Technician

The Bush Theatre is looking for a creative, experienced, and enthusiastic Production Technician to work with the Technical department to realise the creative ambition of our productions. These terms are flexible and we are open to this being a part-time or fixed term role.

Hours: 35 hours per week, excluding an hour unpaid break. Some weeks may require additional hours agreed with the Head of Technical and Buildings for which TOIL will be given. You will be required to work (on average) three evenings a week, and one Saturday a fortnight, as Duty Technician.

Salary: £28,325 per annum pro rata

Holidays: 30 days per annum inclusive of Bank Holidays (pro rata), rising to 31 days after two years’ service, and 32 days after four years’ service.

Probation: 1 month during probationary period, 3 months thereafter

Contract type: Permanent

Key dates

• Deadline for applications: 23.59 on Monday 29 June 2026
• First Interview date: Tuesday 7 July 2026
• Second Interview date: Wednesday 15 July 2026

Purpose of the role

Working closely with the technical, production and venue teams, to support the smooth and efficient day to day running of the Technical Department and technical aspects of the Bush Theatre’s productions, events and related projects, with a focus on get-in and tech periods where required.

How to Apply

We want you to have the opportunity to tell us about yourself and explain why you are right for this position, therefore we ask you to send a CV and a supporting statement in whatever format feels right to you – written (max 500 words), video or sound file (max 5 minutes) or presentation (e.g. keynote or powerpoint), just remember to cover the following points:

• Tell us about your experience, skills and knowledge that mean you meet the person specification outlined in the Job Description; include demonstrative examples and achievements.
• Tell us why this position interests you.
• Tell us what you would bring to this role and the Bush Theatre.

All applications will be judged on content not on format. Read the Job Description and Person Specification. You can upload video or sound files using the We Transfer service. When using this service, please include the We Transfer link in your Breathe HR attachments by including the link in your CV or submitting it on a separate document.

If you have any need for this information in a different format please contact our People & Culture Manager, Dorothy Ekema-Walla by email jobs@bushtheatre.co.uk or phone 0208743 3584.

The value of equal opportunities runs through the heart of the organisation. Our diverse team and their range of experiences are vital to the Bush’s success, but we still have work to do to make sure that Bush staff represent the communities we serve. We actively encourage people with different backgrounds to join us. We are particularly keen to receive applications from people of colour and disabled people who are currently underrepresented in our team. All disabled candidates who meet the minimum criteria will be invited to interview. If you would like to apply through our Minimum Criteria Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please let us know. You can state anywhere in your application: ‘I would like to apply through the Minimum Criteria Guaranteed Interview scheme’.

If you have any questions or need any of this information in a different format, please contact our People And Culture Manager, Dorothy Ekema-Walla, by emailing: jobs@bushtheatre.co.uk or phone 0208743 3584.

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