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Senior Technician, Durham County Council

  •  North East
  •  Â£30k-40k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes March 24, 2026
  •  Darren Lowe
  •  darren.lowe2@durham.gov.uk
  • #Theatre
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Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to lead in the delivery of all productions at our three cultural venues; Gala Durham, Empire Consett and Bishop Auckland Town Hall, as well as on the festivals and events programme across County Durham.

Job Description

You will provide leadership for a multiskilled technical team to ensure the delivery of the programme at the three venues as well as for the festivals and events programme.

You will ensure that all events receive appropriate technical support throughout, and that the technical team delivers a first class service in terms of operation of technical equipment.

You will ensure that effective working relationships are developed and maintained with internal and external partners, organisations, customers and other stakeholders.

Please refer to the job description for full details.

Job Requirements

NVQ Level 5 or equivalent experience in a relevant discipline.
Significant experience of working in a theatre technical department and thorough knowledge of lighting, sound and AV control systems including configuring and operating.
Proven ability to motivate and supervise a team.
Experience in the use and operation of counterweight flying systems, rigging and working at height.
A detailed knowledge of theatre practice and how it relates to backstage operations.
A good knowledge of troubleshooting and diagnostics within technical systems.

Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria.

If successful, you will be required to undertake and pass an in-house driving assessment as part of our pre-employment checks before any offer of appointment can be confirmed.

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