Theatres Technical Coordinator, permanent, full time (40 hours per week, averaged over a 17 week reference period), £34,200.00 per annum, plus staff benefits
Lowry is a visual and performing arts venue situated at the heart of MediaCityUK in Salford, one of the world’s most exciting culture and media destinations.
We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Theatres Technical Coordinator to join our Theatres Technical Department. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive technical coordination support across Lowry’s theatre spaces, working closely with the Technical team and reporting to the Head of Technical Theatre.
Applicants must have at least five years’ experience in a comparable role within a receiving or producing theatre environment, along with a thorough working knowledge of current health and safety legislation.
Candidates should be confident using IT systems and standard office software, and able to manage competing priorities while working effectively to tight deadlines and within agreed budgets.
We are looking for a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, a commitment to delivering a friendly and professional service, and a proactive approach to ongoing personal development.
Please note that this role is 40 hours per week (averaged over a 17 week reference period). You will be required to work on a flexible rota pattern, which includes working weekends, bank holidays and evenings where required.
The role has a number of staff benefits including:
- Complimentary and discounted theatre and live event tickets.
- Free car parking just a few minutes’ walk from the Lowry building.
- Paid day off for your birthday.
- Discounts at the bars, restaurant and gift shop located within the Lowry building.
- Access to Lowry’s Wellbeing Hub and to other health and wellbeing services, including counselling, physiotherapy and remote GP appointments.
- Group Life Assurance Scheme.
Please note that MediaCityUK is a well-connected destination with a variety of different transport options – bus, car, tram and bike.
The application deadline for this vacancy is Friday 17th July 2026 at 11:59pm.
Interviews will take place on Monday 27th July 2026
For more information, please download the Lowry recruitment pack. To apply for this position please submit your CV and a covering letter by clicking on ‘Apply for this job’ via the vacancy on Lowry’s Careers page. Your application should describe how you would apply your knowledge, experience and skills to fulfil the main duties and responsibilities of the post.
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Lowry is committed to creating an inclusive workforce by reflecting and representing the diversity of Salford and the UK. We want to attract the broadest range of talented people to be part of Lowry – whether that is to work in our creative or support roles. We particularly encourage applications from the following two people groups who are currently under-represented in our work force and in the wider performing and visual arts sector; those people who experience racism and marginalisation, including those from African, Caribbean, North African, LatinX, South Asian, East Asian and South East Asian heritage and their diasporas, those who are disabled, Deaf and neurodivergent or have long-term health conditions.