Senior Technician

The Regent Cinema

Christchurch

Salary: £28,000

The Regent, Christchurch, is looking for a skilled, confident, and proactive Senior Technician to join their two-person technical team.

The Regent, Christchurch, is looking for a skilled, confident, and proactive Senior Technician to join their two-person technical team.

The Regent is a vibrant venue with a packed program of live music, theatre, and cinema seven days a week. This is a hands-on role that demands flexibility, problem-solving, and a passion for live entertainment.

Role details

• Full-time
• Permanent
• Will involve some evening and weekend work

Role responsibilities

Live Shows

• Work closely with the Technical Stage Manager to deliver outstanding technical support for our program.
• Liaise with visiting companies and agents well in advance to confirm technical requirements.
• Manage equipment logistics, hire paperwork, and ensure everything is ready for showtime.
• Lead or assist with get-ins, get-outs, and live show operations, including supervising hired staff.
• Act as Duty Fire Officer for backstage areas during performances.

Cinema Operations

• Keep the cinema program running smoothly and on schedule.
• Create weekly digital projection schedules, ingest and manage content, and troubleshoot issues.
• Maintain projection equipment and record routine checks.

Venue & Safety

• Act as a registered key holder, including emergency call-outs and lock-up duties on a rota basis.
• Ensure full compliance with Fire Regulations and evacuation procedures; operate alarm panels confidently.
• Maintain a valid First Aid at Work certificate and keep all first aid supplies stocked and ready.
• Always Uphold the Regent’s Health & Safety policy.
  Maintenance
• Oversee care and security of all technical equipment, including PAT testing and regular inspections.
• Cleaning and organization of stage and equipment.
  General Duties
• Support day-to-day operations, including stock handling, maintenance tasks, and furniture moves.
• Assist Front of House during busy periods and occasionally handle equipment deliveries.
• Other activities as required to meet the needs of the venue.

Person specifications

Essential

• Minimum 2 years’ professional theatre experience.
• Proven lighting design skills and strong knowledge of theatre technologies.
• Expertise in ETC EOS consoles, sound desks (analogue & digital), and live mixing.
• Practical experience with PAT testing and maintenance of lighting, sound, AV, and comms systems.
• ICT proficiency and excellent communication skills.
• Leadership ability and a commitment to maintaining the Regent’s reputation for excellence.

Desirable

• Experience in producing houses and digital cinema systems. (Cinema training can be provided)
• Broad technical knowledge across all theatre disciplines.
• Working at height and rigging qualifications.

How to apply

Please send your CV and cover letter to Scott@theregent.co.uk

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The closing date for this position is 11/01/2026 at 23:59