Stage & Automation Technician
Curve Theatre Closing date: Wed, 15 Apr 2026
- Full time
- £25k-£30k
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
As a Stage & Automation Technician, you will play a key role in the staging of productions, responsible for rigging, set construction, and operating Curve's automated flying system (full training provided). You will work closely with visiting productions, creative teams, and technical professionals, ensuring industry-leading standards in safety, precision, and theatrical presentation.
You will oversee technical operations across all Curve Theatre spaces, ensuring seamless fit-ups, get-outs, and performances. A key part of your role will be the operation and maintenance of Curve's powered flying system, supporting productions with expert technical execution. You will collaborate with production teams, creatives, and touring companies, providing technical support and mentorship to casual staff. Maintaining theatre spaces and equipment to the highest standards will be essential, ensuring safety, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Additionally, you will participate in Show calls, technical rehearsals, and production periods, adapting to the dynamic demands of live theatre and supporting teams to achieve their creative vision through technical expertise.
This is a full-time, permanent role, on an average annualised-hours contract of 42 hours per week. Regular evening and weekend work will be required.
We are an inclusive organisation, from our trustees and team members to our audience and participants. We treat all job applicants equally, regardless of class, age, disability, gender identity or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other equality characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the cultural sector.
Job Requirements
The ideal candidate will have experience in stage operations, automation, or rigging and possess excellent collaboration and communication skills, working confidently alongside industry professionals. A meticulous, detail-oriented approach to troubleshooting and problem-solving, combined with a passion for delivering high-quality productions.
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Job Overview
- Job Title: Stage & Automation Technician
- Salary: £25k-£30k
- Hours: Full time
- Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Wed, 15 Apr 2026
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Location:
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Job: Stage & Automation Technician
Job: Stage & Automation Technician
Organisation: Curve Theatre
Postcode: LE1 1SB
How to Apply
If you feel you meet the criteria for the role and wish to apply, please click 'Apply Now' to submit your application, clearly setting out how your skills and experience match the requirements of the role and why you want to work at Curve.
You can find out more information about this role by downloading the Job Description & Person Specification (JDPS) document at the bottom of the vacancy page on our website. If you are curious about whether this role might be for you and would like to know more, please contact [email protected] to arrange an informal chat.
Applications close: midnight, 15 April 2026.
Interviews: We anticipate interviews to take place during the week commencing 27 April 2026, and will include a practical assessment lasting up to 1 hour.
We do reserve the right to close this advertisement early if we receive a sufficient number of suitable applications.
- Contact name: James Dainty
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Curve Theatre
Curve is a leading producing theatre, creating compelling cultural experiences for all who live, learn, visit and work in Leicester. Under the leadership Chris Stafford and Nikolai Foster, Curve has developed a reputation for producing, programming and touring a bold and diverse programme of musicals, plays, new work and dance. All presented alongside a dynamic mix of community engagement and learning opportunities, which firmly places audiences and communities at the heart of everything we do.