Senior Stage Technician

Senior Stage Technician

Theatre by the Lake Closing date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026

Artform: Theatre
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Permanent
North West

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We're looking to appoint an experienced Senior Technician with a specialism in Stage to work alongside our existing technicians as part of the Theatre by the Lake's technical team.

Job Description

Theatre by the Lake is looking to appoint an experienced Senior Technician with a specialism in Stage to lead the stage department and work alongside our existing technical team (comprising of Head of Lighting, Head of Sound and multi-disciplined fulltime and freelance technicians). You should be committed to high-quality work and have a keen interest in working in producing theatre. You will be joining our existing LX, Sound and Stage Technicians in our evolving team as we look ahead to an exciting programme for 2026/27, providing an excellent service to our customers, visiting artists and community users

Ideally, you will have at least three years' experience working in a professional producing theatre or touring professional productions.

Job Requirements

For a full list of job requirements please see the attached job description.

Job Responsibilities

  • To actively contribute to the effective operation of the Technical Department's work
  • To support the Technical Manager in the effective planning and management of Stage operations (including scheduling, maintenance, and budgeting)
  • To assist the Technical Manager in realizing the stage requirements and designs for productions and events.
  • To lead on TBTL's stage work, including get-ins, get-outs, turnarounds, rigging and operation of flying equipment.
  • The undertake maintenance of stage equipment, including the flying system, stage lift and revolve.
  • To help with the construction and sourcing of scenery and props, then be responsible for their maintenance during show runs.
  • To liaise and coordinate with visiting companies and creatives, ensuring they have been contacted in advance of their visit, and that the necessary paperwork is received on time.

For a full list of responsibilities please see the attached job description.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Senior Stage Technician
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 30 Mar 2026
  • Location:
    North West
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Job: Senior Stage Technician

Job: Senior Stage Technician

Organisation: Theatre by the Lake

Postcode: CA12 5DJ

How to Apply

If you think that this is the next role for you and you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, then please send your CV with a covering letter explaining how you meet the criteria for the role to [email protected].

Please also complete our online Equal Opportunities and Monitoring Form.

The closing date for the position is 12pm on Monday 30th March.

If you would like an informal and confidential conversation about the role prior to applying please let us know by contacting Symon Culpan (Technical Manager) at [email protected]