University of Warwick
Assistant Theatre Technician (Lighting Bias) (105955-0726)
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About The Role
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For informal queries about the role, please contact Jonathan Fogarty, Recruitment Manager, at Jonathan.Fogarty@warwick.ac.uk.
Warwick Arts Centre is looking for an enthusiastic, adaptable, and technically skilled Assistant Theatre Technician with a Lighting Bias to join the team. If this sounds like somewhere you would like to work, we would like to hear from you.
You will be an active member of the technical team and play a pivotal role in bringing live events to life, supporting the delivery of all technical aspects of both our live programme and conference events. It is essential that you are a communicative, collaborative, positive, and proactive individual.
In this role, you'll have a lighting bias whilst working as part of a multi-skilled technical team across all areas of the department. Your duties will include:
- Rigging, focusing, programming, and operation of lighting systems
- Supporting stage fit-ups, load ins, get outs, sound, and AV operations as required
Your primary responsibility will be to uphold the highest standards of technical presentation for all events while maintaining a keen awareness of health and safety regulations.
You will also assist with the timely maintenance of all technical equipment across our performance, cinema, conference, and rehearsal spaces, with a particular focus on lighting and electrical systems. You will support the inspection, testing, and maintenance of installations and equipment to ensure compliance with current legislation and licensing requirements.
Flexibility is key in the event industry, and you'll need to be prepared to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Please note a 5% availability allowance is included in the advertised salary scale.
About You
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced lighting technician with a passion for technical theatre and live events to join a multi-skilled Technical team.
You will have significant professional experience working in theatre or live event environments, with strong knowledge of:
- Theatrical lighting systems
- Rigging
- Focusing
- Programming
- Lighting operations
We are looking for someone who works well independently and as part of a team, who can remain calm under pressure and is motivated to deliver the highest standards for visiting artists, companies, and audiences.
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You will be an excellent communicator with strong organisational and people management skills, and the ability to build positive working relationships across departments and with external clients.
You will have experience in a theatrical lighting environment and have a practical approach to problem-solving and a strong understanding of health and safety requirements within technical theatre environments. Experience interpreting lighting plans and technical drawings and using theatre-related software packages would be advantageous.
Warwick Arts Centre is a department of the University, and the successful candidate will be employed by the University of Warwick.
For details on the experience and skills required, please refer to the job description attached as a PDF below.
About The Department
The Warwick Arts Centre is the largest purpose-built arts centre outside London. Opened in 1974 and situated at the heart of the University of Warwick, in Coventry, we're home to a variety of spaces including a concert hall, theatre, two studios, three cinemas, and an art gallery.
Almost one million people visit us every year, with many more engaging in our activities across communities and other spaces.
We're passionate about the arts, and how it has the power to move, connect, inspire, and present new possibilities; we're here to amplify under-represented voices, nurture the next generation of creatives, and serve as a vibrant and welcoming social hub for all.
You can find out more about our vision and values on our website.
About The University
We are a world-leading research-intensive university founded in 1965. We are ranked 74th in the world and 9th in the UK.* Additionally, 92% of our research is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.**
Find out more about us at warwick.ac.uk/about/.
*World University Ranking 2026, Complete University Guide 2026
**Research Excellence Framework 2021
How to Apply
Closing Deadline: Sunday 23 August at 11:55pm (UK Time)*
To apply, please submit an application form through Uniperms using the link below:
Assistant Theatre Technician (Lighting Bias) (105955) | Uniperms
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- Remember to tell us why you want to work for Warwick Arts Centre. Look at our website to make sure that you understand the range, scope, and scale of our work. Explore our context and our role in the region. Consider the potential users of Warwick Arts Centre and how best to communicate its activity.
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What we Offer
We Provide a Comprehensive Range Of Benefits, Including
- An attractive pension scheme.
- 26 days holiday plus University Christmas closure.
- Generous parental/adoption leave policy.
- Onsite childcare facilities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
We recognise the importance of a healthy work/life balance and offer access to flexible working arrangements.
Where possible, we offer hybrid working arrangements that combine office-based and remote working. Opportunities for hybrid working will depend on the requirements of the role, business needs of the department, and can be discussed during the recruitment process.
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We are proud to be a Living Wage employer.
Our Commitment to Inclusion
To find out more about our commitments to equality, diversity, and inclusion, please see: Our Commitments | University of Warwick
Job Description
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Right to Work in the UK
We wish to advise applicants that this role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker visa. If you do not yet have the right to work in the UK, you will need to check the UK Government Website to see if you are eligible to obtain the right to work in the UK through one of the other UK immigration routes before you make your application.
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