Casual Theatre Technician in London

The role involves working in the Harrow Schools Drama and Theatre department, which stages a diverse range of productions and events throughout the year. Based in the Ryan Theatre, the theatre production team consists of technical, creative, and administrative staff who work flexibly and supportively to deliver the programme, liaising with colleagues and students across the organisation as well as externally.

We are seeking a Theatre Technician to lead on the design and realisation of lighting for productions and events in the Ryan Theatre and other performance spaces. You will also support different elements of the production process, with appropriate guidance provided as required.

The role offers the opportunity to develop your experience and skillset within a busy, creative, and supportive environment. Enthusiasm for working with young people is essential, as is the ability to work in a collaborative environment with a rapid turnover of work.

Benefits include free lunches, free parking, automatic enrolment in the Schools pension scheme, and use of the Schools sports facilities such as the swimming pool and gym. Subsidised membership of the tennis, golf, angling, and social clubs is also available.

Harrow School is situated in Harrow on the Hill in north-west London and is one of the best-known schools in the world. Around 835 boys aged 13 to 18 study at Harrow and live in the Schools 12 boarding Houses. Employees particularly value the Schools beautiful, historic green estate, the positive working environment, and good relationships with their colleagues.

Applications will be processed as they are received, and interviews may take place before the closing date, so early application is recommended. Equality, diversity, and inclusion are values that are important to us at Harrow. We believe in diversity of thought and actively welcome everyone regardless of their background to bring their valuable and relevant skills to our community.

Harrow School is committed to promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to adhere to and ensure compliance with the Schools Safeguarding and Child Protection policies and procedures at all times. In the event of a successful application, candidates will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including reference checks with past employers, an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check (including Children's Barred List information), and prohibition checks. No member of staff will be able to start until these checks are complete, and this process takes, on average, a month. Please plan accordingly.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and therefore all convictions and cautions, reprimands, and final warnings (including those which would normally be considered as spent under the Act) must be declared, subject to the DBS filtering rules. It is a criminal offence for any person who is barred from working with children to attempt to apply for a position at Harrow School. Please refer to the School's Recruitment, Selection, and Disclosure Policy for more details.