Studio Theatre Technician

Full job description
We are recruiting for a multi-skilled technician with experience of working within the events and entertainment industry to join us in the role of Studio Theatre Technician.

As one of two Studio Theatre Technicians, you will be responsible for:

-Contributing to the smooth delivery of shows and events in our Studio Theatre.

-Event activities in the Playhouse Front of House spaces.

-Community driven projects across our city.

-Creative projects as part of our digital development programme.

This list is not exhaustive of your contribution to the teams, and no two projects will be the same, meaning the work is never dull! An open-minded approach, willingness to adapt, and, most importantly, a desire to collaborate with a diverse range of people from all kinds of backgrounds will be essential for this role.

The Studio Theatre Technician is a key role within the Production directorate and you will be working in collaboration with colleagues across all our Production teams (Stage, Lighting & Video, Sound, Stage Management, Scenic Workshops and Costume) in support of external creative teams, visiting companies, early career artists and in-house productions.

This is a full time, permanent contract of 40 hours per week over 6 days, Monday to Saturday. Working pattern variable as per issued rotas. Evening and weekend work will be required. Pay for this role is £25,646 per year, plus UK Theatre/ BECTU commercial get-outs and overtime payments.

Benefits at Leeds Playhouse include 5 weeks holiday entitlement (plus 1.6 weeks of bank holidays), that increases with length of continuous employment; 2 wellbeing days a year; and discounts across our food and drinks, free show tickets and a local gym and swimming discount. Please see our job pack for more benefits we offer.

To find out more about this role, please visit our website and download our job pack.

To apply, you must visit our website at www.leedsplayhouse.org.uk/job/studio-theatre-technician/and:

Fill in our online application form
Fill in our online inclusion and diversity monitoring
Please complete both of these forms before the application deadline.

Applications through indeed are not accepted.

The closing date for applications is now 10am Monday 24 November 2026.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From £25,646.00 per year

Benefits:

Bereavement leave
Casual dress
Company pension
Discounted or free food
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave
Sick pay
Transport links
Work Location: In person