Description
Join our technical team at The Regent – a busy venue hosting live music, theatre, and cinema seven days a week. We need a proactive Senior Technician to keep the show running smoothly.
Location: 51 High Street, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1AS
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Reports to: Technical Manager
Works with: Staff and Volunteer Team
About the Role:We're looking for a skilled, confident, and proactive Senior Technician to join our two-person technical team. The Regent is a vibrant venue with a packed program of live music, theatre, and cinema seven days a week. This is a hands-on role that demands flexibility, problem-solving, and a passion for live entertainment. Expect weekend work and some late nights.
Essential:
- Minimum 2 years' professional theatre experience.
- Proven lighting design skills and strong knowledge of theatre technologies.
- Expertise in ETC EOS consoles, sound desks (analogue & digital), and live mixing.
- Practical experience with PAT testing and maintenance of lighting, sound, AV, and comms systems.
- ICT proficiency and excellent communication skills.
- Leadership ability and a commitment to maintaining the Regent's reputation for excellence.
Desirable:
- Experience in producing houses and digital cinema systems. (Cinema training can be provided)
- Broad technical knowledge across all theatre disciplines.
- Working at height and rigging qualifications.
Key Responsibilities
Live Shows
- Work closely with the Technical Stage Manager to deliver outstanding technical support for our program.
- Liaise with visiting companies and agents well in advance to confirm technical requirements.
- Manage equipment logistics, hire paperwork, and ensure everything is ready for showtime.
- Lead or assist with get-ins, get-outs, and live show operations, including supervising hired staff.
- Act as Duty Fire Officer for backstage areas during performances.
Cinema Operations
- Keep the cinema program running smoothly and on schedule.
- Create weekly digital projection schedules, ingest and manage content, and troubleshoot issues.
- Maintain projection equipment and record routine checks.
Venue & Safety
- Act as a registered key holder, including emergency call-outs and lock-up duties on a rota basis.
- Ensure full compliance with Fire Regulations and evacuation procedures; operate alarm panels confidently.
- Maintain a valid First Aid at Work certificate and k