Stafford’s Gatehouse Theatre is the jewel in the crown of the county town. The Gatehouse Theatre is a semi-producing house that provides opportunity for creativity. Creating new and innovative theatre is important to us, from the annual Shakespeare at Stafford Castle to an excellent Youth Theatre programme not to mention some of the best touring productions, and your involvement will be key.
This is a great opportunity for any Lighting Technician to have responsibility for their department, to have their say in how the technical department is run whilst also letting their creativity flow with our produced shows, where they will get to design the lights for our studio youth theatre and main house summer school shows. All whilst being supported by a fantastic technical team who champion learning, innovation and technical excellence.
Day to day the Lighting Technician is responsible for delivering the lighting requirements on all productions, events and activities in the main theatre, the MET studio and on any external events and productions outside the venue. This includes operating lights for incoming shows, participating in get ins and get outs and keeping on top of the maintenance and upkeep of the theatre’s lighting equipment.
We expect the Lighting Technician to provide a high quality of technical services and support to all incoming shows and users of the venue. This includes good knowledge of the venue, a positive can-do attitude towards problem solving and a high level of personable communication skills.
In the event that a high volume of suitable applications are received, the post may close prior to the specified closing date. Please apply as soon as possible if interested.
Hours: 37 hours a week, Monday - Sunday (rota basis)
- Knowledge of current lighting equipment, brands and trends
- Genuine interest in the arts and specifically lighting
- Experience of programming ETC EOS family of lighting desks
- Experience designing lights for shows and/or events
- Knowledge of safe working practises for rigging
- Ability to fault find and repair damaged lighting equipment
- A working knowledge of risk assessments
- Ability to read and understand lighting plans and hanging plots
- Knowledge of the Health & Safety legislation applicable to theatre
- Good team player and communicator
- Ability to work on your own initiative
- Positive, proactive, self motivated and flexible approach
- Comfortable when working at height
- A desire to learn and develop skills
Desirable
- Degree level qualification in theatre lighting
- Industry-recognised qualification/certification in rigging
- Experience as a lighting technician in a producing Theatre
- Trained in PAT testing
- Knowledge of networking
- A working knowledge of sound equipment
- Full driving licence
- Knowledge of the cinema projection and AV
We want you to love coming to work, feeling healthy, happy and valued. That's why we've developed a benefits package with you in mind, so what can we offer you?
- My Staff Shop, our very own staff benefit scheme, gives employees access to a great range of benefits. Get discounts on cinema tickets, travel bookings, high street e-vouchers, gift cards, days out, leisure activities and your day to day spending.
- Discounted Staff membership (including family members)
- Incremental holidays
- Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential, independent and professional counselling.
- Company pension
- Various insurance and saving schemes
- Financial advice
- Cycle-to-work and Car Leasing tax-efficient schemes (salaried staff only, depending on earnings)
- All this as well as fully funded training and career progression opportunities in a team working environment
Closing Date: 22nd August 2025
Salary: up to £26,000 per annum
