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Technician
THE CORN EXCHANGE (NEWBURY) TRUST
24,000 - 25,500 per year
Corn Exchange Newbury
Full-time
31st October 2025
  • Position:Technician
  • Reports to:Technical and Production Manager
  • Salary:£24,000 - £25,500 (depending on experience)
  • Hours:Full time, 37 hours per week as part of a rota with regular evening and weekend work
  • Holiday:20 days per annum, plus bank holidays (pro rata if part time)

Job description

The Technician will work within the multi-skilled technical department, ensuring that all shows and events across the organisation (Corn Exchange, 101 Outdoor Arts, The Base and The Old Library) are imaginatively, efficiently and safely staged to the highest professional standards. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have experience of working in theatre/event lighting.

Main Duties 

Technical  

  • Work as part of the multi-disciplined technical team to rig and prepare sound, lighting and stage equipment and to operate sound or lighting or assist on stage during live performance events where required.

  • To work with incoming companies to stage their event, including load-ins and get-outs, giving the best possible advice to suit the occasion and ensuring the needs of the visiting company are met using the available resources.

  • Assist with the setup and operation of technical equipment for other Corn Exchange events such as open mic nights, and music on the terrace.

  • Ensure that the presentation of events is consistent and carried out to the highest possible standards.

  • Work on outdoor events and activities at 101 Outdoor Arts when required, assisting the Technical and Production Manager with all technical and production preparations.

  • To work on gallery fit-ups and changeovers at The Base when required.

  • To work with the Technical and Production Manager to ensure that the technical resources of the organisation are fit for purpose and adequately maintained, including the stocks of consumables and spares. This will include inspecting, cleaning and PAT maintenance on all technical assets during the ‘dark’ period.

  • To work with the technical team to maintain and promote an effective, healthy and safe. working environment, observing that all prevailing conditions and regulations are adhered to.

  • Assist with seating and staging layout changes as required in all venues.

  • To upload and schedule digital cinema content in the Cinema.

  • Work on stage as a stage crew member for the seasonal run of the Pantomime.

  • Oversee the work of voluntary and casual technicians and work experience visitors when necessary.

Person Specification  

The successful candidate will:

  • Have at least 1 year of experience working in technical theatre in a theatre, arts centre or live performance environment

  • Have an understanding of technical plans such as lighting rig plans, channel lists and stage plots

  • Have good computer Literacy and some understanding of technical equipment/networking

  • Have excellent communication skills

  • Have an analytical approach to problem solving

  • Have good organisational skills and able to work under their own initiative

  • Be comfortable with working at height

How to apply

Applications close at 9am on Friday 31 October, however we encourage applications early as we may close the process before this date. 

Please email recruitment@cornexchangenew.co.uk with your CV, Cover Letter and Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form.

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