Technician Senior

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: 42 hours per week annualised, 3 posts available

Worker Type: Onsite Worker

Salary: Starting Salary £37,011 (Level one) rising to £40,208 (Level four) per annum (pro‑rata for part‑time)

Location: Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall, Theatre Square, Nottingham, NG1 5ND

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for 3 talented individuals to join our workforce. Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. In addition to competitive pay, great leave entitlement and a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. If you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

• Senior Technician – Lighting & Sound Technician (Sound Bias) x2

Our busy technical department seeks dedicated, enthusiastic and experienced senior lighting & sound technicians with a sound bias to join our resident full‑time staff. These will be based in either the Theatre Royal or the Royal Concert Hall, and will also work in either venue and any other areas where your skillset may be required.

As a senior technician, you will provide hands‑on support to visiting companies and lead all junior and casual staff on Get‑Ins, Get‑Outs and performances throughout the venue to deliver our events to the highest possible standards of safety, quality and efficiency. The role includes work on mainstage events in both venues, foyer events, maintenance work and other projects. Maintenance periods will involve cleaning, electrical appliance safety inspections, repairs and any other remedial work needed by the venue.

The successful applicant will have:

• An up‑to‑date working knowledge of lighting and sound consoles, specifically the ETC Eos family of lighting consoles and the DiGiCo SD series of sound consoles;
• A competent knowledge of setting up and repairing current lighting and sound fixtures and peripherals;
• An able knowledge of motor rigging and associated equipment;
• A good understanding of industry standard practices, procedures and methodology for efficient and safe working within the venue.

Preferably, at least three recent years’ experience working in a mid/large scale venue.

• Senior Technician – Stage Technician (Flys Bias) x1

Our busy technical department seeks dedicated, enthusiastic and experienced senior stage technicians with a flys bias to join our resident full‑time staff. These will be based in the Theatre Royal, and will also work in the Royal Concert Hall and any other areas where your skillset may be required.

As a senior technician, you will provide hands‑on support to visiting companies and lead all junior and casual staff on Get‑Ins, Get‑Outs and performances throughout the venue to deliver our events to the highest possible standards of safety, quality and efficiency. The role includes work on mainstage events in both venues, foyer events, maintenance work and other projects. Maintenance periods will involve cleaning, safety inspections, repairs and any other remedial work needed by the venue.

The successful applicant will have:

• An up‑to‑date working knowledge of operating a manual flying system (single purchase counterweight) for Get‑Ins and Get‑Outs, live show flying, rigging spot lines, brailing, motor rigging and grid work as well as day‑to‑day fly system maintenance;
• A good understanding of industry standard practices, procedures and methodology for efficient and safe working within the venue.

Preferably, at least three recent years’ experience working in a mid/large scale venue.

About You

• Senior Technician – Lighting & Sound Technician (Sound Bias) x2

Experience of:

• Lighting and/or sound design for concerts, musical theatre and plays – amateur and professional.
• The technical delivery of production work in a mid/large scale venue.
• Supervising technical crew and incoming companies.
• Follow spotting.
• Working in other technical areas (stage/flys, etc…).

• Senior Technician – Stage Technician (Flys Bias) x1

Experience of:

• Live flying shows – amateur and professional.
• The technical delivery of production work in a mid/large scale venue.
• Supervising technical crew and incoming companies.
• Running stage Qs.
• Follow spotting.
• Working in other technical areas (lighting/sound, etc…).

Knowledge of:

• ETC Eos family lighting consoles and DiGiCo SD series sound consoles;
• The set‑up and repair of current lighting and sound fixtures and peripherals.

These posts are in addition to our current workforce. We offer different working arrangements, including hybrid working. Further information can be found on the Nottingham City Council website.

For informal enquiries please contact the following individuals:

• Sound Bias – Bob Betts, Chief LX.
• Flys Bias – David Price, Stage Manager.

Closing Date: Saturday 28th February 2026. Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Interviews will be held ideally within two weeks of the closing date.