Theatre Technician

Theatre Technician

Hackney Empire Closing date: Sun, 19 Jul 2026

Artform: Theatre
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Permanent
London

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

The Theatre Technician plays a vital operational role within our busy 1,250-seat theatre and additional rehearsal and event spaces. 

Job Description

Supporting the technical leadership team, you will deliver exceptional hands-on technical support across stagecraft, lighting, sound and rigging systems to realise the creative ambitions of visiting companies and in-house productions.

This is a production-focused role that requires combining physical, high-level stagecraft management during the intensive fit-ups, live show operations and rapid get-outs with a proactive approach to health and safety, equipment maintenance and visiting company care.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Theatre Technician
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Sun, 19 Jul 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Theatre Technician

Job: Theatre Technician

Organisation: Hackney Empire

Postcode: E81EJ

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a covering letter (no more than two sides of A4) setting out your interest in the role and examples of how you meet the person specification to [email protected] with the reference ‘Theatre Technician’ as the subject line.