About this job

The Venue Technician will carry out duties with due diligence as directed by the Head of Technical and Senior Venue Technician including responsibility for ensuring that safe working practices are adhered to at all times on work carried out in the get in, fit up, show running and get out of productions.

To work alongside other technical staff and casuals to create a safe and welcoming environment. To take responsibility for all technical equipment and to undertake in the training and safe operation of such equipment.

The Venue Technician will support the Technical Department on a wide range of activities including performances, rehearsals, workshops, meetings, weddings, parties and commercial events, and maintaining our Grade II and II* listed buildings.

Is this job for you?

We’re looking for a venue technician with a solid foundation in all venue technical disciplines. Specialism weighted towards electrics are strongly desired.

You’ll have venue-based health and safety experience and you’ll be comfortable working safely and effectively in a flexible, multi-arts venue, including supporting the management of the technical, safety and compliance interface with visiting shows and events. On a personal level, you’ll be well-organised, team focused and have pride in producing the best result for our audiences

How to apply

Please visit our portal to submit your CV and covering letter. The deadline will be midday on Monday 24 February.
If you can’t upload a CV electronically, we can arrange an alternative version for posting - please contact us by phone to arrange.
If you would like to arrange an informal chat to hear more about this role, please email jobs@woolwich.works.
If you’re unable to complete a written application for any reason please either email us on jobs@woolwich.works or call (020) 8035 8835 so that we can discuss alternative arrangements for assessing your suitability for the job. However, you must do so at least one week before the closing date above.
We are receiving an incredibly high number of applications for all of our roles. We will provide specific feedback for applications, but please bear with us; we will do this as soon as we can. We will always let you know if you have been unsuccessful and we aim to stick to the time frame outlined in the job advert.
We’re proud of the diversity of our community and aim to build a team that represents it. We therefore particularly welcome applications from people from black, Asian and ethnically-diverse backgrounds, and those identifying as D/deaf or disabled.