Stage Crew
Appointment type: Part time (Monday to Sunday)
Hours: 104 annualised hours (Average 2 hours per week)
Location: 1435 Theatre and Museum, and Winding Wheel Theatre
Department: Cultural Services
Chesterfield Borough Council is looking for dedicated and enthusiastic stage crew members to join our cultural services team. This is your chance to play a vital role in bringing performances and events to life across our vibrant council venues.
What you'll do
As a stage crew Member, you’ll help ensure the smooth delivery of performances and events by supporting the technical team and contributing to backstage operations.
Your responsibilities will include:
- assisting with loading/unloading, scenery construction, and stage rigging
- supporting the setup and operation of lighting and sound systems
- acting as show crew during performances – moving scenery, operating flying equipment or follow spots
- ensuring a high standard of cleanliness and housekeeping in all technical areas
- working safely at height and maintaining equipment
- assisting with caretaking duties and equipment security post-event
What we're looking for
- ability to perform strenuous manual tasks
- comfortable working at height
- willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, bank holidays.
- basic IT skills, especially Microsoft Office
- strong communication skills and a team-oriented attitude
Training and development
we are committed to helping you grow.
you’ll receive support through our Performance and Development Review programme and access to training relevant to your role
Join our team
If you're looking for a hands-on, exciting role supporting live events, apply today and become part of a team that plays a key part in Chesterfield’s thriving cultural scene.
Working in local government is a highly satisfying and rewarding experience in so many ways. In return for the contribution you’ll make to our local community, you’ll enjoy an excellent range of benefits including learning and development opportunities, leave entitlement, progressive HR policies, access to the local government pension scheme, and discounted leisure membership.
We look forward to welcoming you backstage!
Right to work
Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Summary
Reference: CBC26069
Job term: Permanent
Location: 1435 Theatre and Museum, and Winding Wheel Theatre
Department: Cultural Services
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Chesterfield Borough Council is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional development. As an Assistant Customer Experience Manager at our vibrant cultural venues, you will enjoy flexible working hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth within a community-focused organisation dedicated to enhancing local experiences.
Contact Details:
Chesterfield Borough Council Recruitment Team
