Assistant Theatre Technician (Sound Bias)

Warwick Arts Centre is one of the largest arts centres in the UK, presenting a year-round programme of theatre, dance, music, comedy, film and visual art. Behind every performance is a technical team that makes it happen, and we're looking for an Assistant Theatre Technician with a sound bias to join us.

About the role

You'll be working as part of a multi-skilled technical team. Whilst your focus will be sound, assisting to rig, focus and operate sound systems across all our performance spaces, the role covers the other departments: stage, lighting, AV and workshop, to support the wide programme of events that take place at the arts centre.

No two days look the same. One might be a touring dance company, the next a comedy night, a conference or a film screening. You'll work independently on allocated activities, supervise casual and freelance staff when needed, maintain equipment, fault-find under pressure, and help keep our venues safe and compliant with health, safety and licensing requirements.

About you

• Professional experience in technical theatre, with a strong background in sound, rigging, installing and operating sound systems, sound networks.
• Experience of at least one further discipline: technical stage management including counterweight flying; lighting rigging and operation; cinema projection; live digital and AV technologies.
• A flexible, creative and solutions-focused approach, with genuine artistic sensitivity.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills, and the initiative to solve problems in the venue.
• A sound awareness of health and safety, including manual handling, LOLER/PUWER, COSHH and Noise at Work.
• Good IT skills across Mac and Windows, and comfort learning specialist theatre software.
• Educated to GCSE or equivalent level, or with demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Comfortable working at height, in low light and across long, unsocial hours including evenings, overnights and weekends.

Desirable

Relevant stage or health & safety qualifications, competence in CAD packages, vocational CPD (ABTT awards, PLASA rigging, IPAF or MEWP training), experience of a multi-auditoria environment, and a full clean driving licence.

For more information about the role, please find the Job description & Job pack attached under ‘download further information’ in the top right-hand corner.

Why Warwick Arts Centre

You'll join a busy, supportive technical team at the heart of a leading cultural venue, working across an unusually varied programme with real scope to broaden your skills. Warwick Arts Centre is owned by the University of Warwick, which offers a competitive benefits package, generous annual leave and access to ongoing professional development.

Online Information Session – Wednesday 5^th August 2026 at 1:00pm

Join our Technical Manager and Technical Co-ordinator for an online information session. They will share details about Warwick Arts Centre, the role and objectives, and the application process. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions. If you cannot attend, we recommend registering so you can receive a copy of the session directly to your inbox the following day.

Register to attend here: https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/52ca2c11-2a38-4a33-8b08-bab0b566ad24@09bacfbd-47ef-4465-9265-3546f2eaf6bc

To find out more or to arrange an informal conversation about the role, please contact: Jonathan.Fogarty@warwick.ac.uk. You can also find more information about Warwick Arts Centre here - https://www.warwickartscentre.co.uk/