Duty Theatre Technician in Taunton

This role is based at the Tacchi Morris Arts Centre, part of Monkton Wood Academy. Some weekend work will be required as part of this role. Provisional Start Date September 2026.

We’re looking for one or more hardworking, skilled Duty Theatre Technicians to join our team. Successful candidates will have technical skills and experience, a can-do attitude and be a good problem-solver. Strong people and teamwork skills are essential, as well as a hands-on approach and passion for all types of live theatre events. Working alongside the Technical Manager, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality productions by supporting visiting production companies, hirers, community groups, and academy staff and students. You will also contribute to a safe, professional and creative environment, ensuring all technical and health & safety standards are met at all times. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone passionate about technical theatre to work within a thriving arts centre that has a strong educational focus.

About you:

• Experience working in a theatre or performing arts venue in a technical role
• Strong knowledge of stage lighting and sound systems
• Experience operating technical equipment across a range of productions (e.g. theatre, music, dance, comedy)
• Good IT and AV skills
• Knowledge of safe working practices within a theatre or similar environment
• Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• High levels of accuracy and attention to detail
• A proactive and collaborative approach to working with others

You will also demonstrate:

• A positive, can-do attitude
• A passion for theatre and supporting creative productions
• Confidence working with a wide range of stakeholders
• A commitment to inclusion, diversity, and safeguarding
• A willingness to undertake training, including first aid if required

What we can offer you:

• Access to a generous pension through the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Generous annual leave
• A comprehensive induction and ongoing commitment to wellbeing and career progression, through a range of training, apprenticeships and in-role/wider-trust development opportunities

We are an equal opportunity employer and proud to serve a diverse student population and our communities. We strongly believe that representation matters and so encourage applications from underrepresented and global majority groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation or religion. We aim to remove any barriers to employment, ensuring everyone can compete on equal terms. Job share, part-time and flexible working opportunities will be considered. We are unable to offer sponsorship with this role. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should we receive a high level of interest in the role. Therefore, candidates are advised to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid missing out. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we are dedicated to equity and inclusion and commit to interviewing applicants with a disability who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability, are neurodivergent, or require any adjustments to support you through the application or interview process please let us know how we can assist.