Senior Technician (Sound)

Senior Technician (Sound)

Welsh National Opera Closing date: Mon, 16 Nov 2026

Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Permanent
Wales

Tue, 03 Nov 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

We seek an exceptional Senior Technician (Sound) to deliver high-quality theatrical sound systems for all company activities from large scale opera to presentations and school events.

Job Description

This is a specialist role working within a small team during rehearsals in Cardiff and at venues around the UK. The role will include sound engineering for live productions and rehearsal, equipment maintenance and preparation, get ins & get outs. You will lead on sound engineering and play a role in supporting the running of communication system, conductor camera and production video systems. Assisting colleagues across the Lighting, Sound and Video department as required.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We recognise that talented people sometimes hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. Research shows this is particularly true for women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, disabled and neurodivergent people, and those from working-class backgrounds. If this feels like your ideal role, even if your experience does not align perfectly with every criterion, we encourage you to apply anyway. Your perspective and experience could be exactly what we need to help build the opera company of the future.

Reasonable Adjustments
WNO is committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, please email [email protected]. We are committed to supporting you at every stage of the process.

Job Requirements

Essential Criteria

The desire to acquire new experiences and knowledge and to learn new skills.
Focused on the safe, practical rigging and operation of sound & AV systems.
Good communication skills, especially verbal.
Self-motivated and pro-active with the ability to work calmly under pressure and prioritise demands.
Excellent sound mixing skills in a theatre environment
Excellent practical skills, knowledge and experience of touring sound & AV systems.
A basic knowledge of theatrical communication and video systems
Ability to interpret sound & AV plans.
Ability to follow risk assessments and method statements.
A working knowledge of current Health & Safety practice relevant to the role.
Experience of theatrical touring.
A flexible approach to the requirements of the job.
Ability to travel independently within the UK and abroad.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Senior Technician (Sound)
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 16 Nov 2026
  • Location: Wales | view on Google Maps

Job: Senior Technician (Sound)

Job: Senior Technician (Sound)

Organisation: Welsh National Opera

Postcode: CF10 5AL

How to Apply

Please apply on our website by 16 November 2026 23:59

If you would like an informal conversation about the role, require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or find the online application form inaccessible, please contact: [email protected].