Working closely with artistic, production, and technical colleagues, the role involves stage operations, show running, fit-ups, get-outs, rigging, equipment maintenance, and backstage support, while assisting the Head of Stage in the day-to-day management of the department. This hands-on role requires a flexible and collaborative approach, with opportunities to work across all technical theatre disciplines. You will help maintain high standards of health and safety, supervise casual staff, support visiting companies, act as Duty Technician when required, and contribute to the upkeep and development of stage facilities and equipment. As part of Derby Theatre's Learning Theatre model, you will also support learning opportunities and help create an inspiring environment for students, artists, and audiences. Essential Criteria Skills, knowledge & abilities Business requirements Desirable Criteria About You We are looking for a proactive and resourceful team player who can build effective working relationships, solve problems under pressure, and manage competing priorities to meet deadlines. You will have a good understanding of theatre health and safety requirements, strong IT and record-keeping skills, and an enthusiasm for supporting learning opportunities for people of all ages. The role requires the ability to undertake the physical demands of theatre work, including manual handling, working at height, and regular evening and weekend working. As the post involves working with young people, a DBS check will be required. Please apply for this vacancy via our website. The deadline for applications is 23:59 on 27 September.Job Summary
Job Description
Job Requirements
- Experience of working in a stage department in Producing and Receiving theatre
- Experience of professional fit-ups and get-outs
- Experience of single purchase counterweight flying systems
- Experience with rigging to fly bars, truss, motors, and gridwork
- Basic or higher carpentry skills
- Ability to carry out the physical demands of the role, including Get Ins and Outs, working at height, and evening and weekend work as required
- Highly organised with good attention to detail
- Creative and resourceful in problem solving, with the ability to manage time and meet deadlines
- Ability to work in a team with a wide range of people, and also work unsupervised at times
- Completed DBS check
- Recognised qualification in Health and Safety
- Recognised rigging qualification
- IPAF and/or Tallescope certificate
- First Aid training
- Full UK driving licenseJob Responsibilities
You will have experience working in a stage role within a professional theatre or live entertainment venue, with a strong understanding of technical theatre and production processes. Practical experience of fit-ups, get-outs, and rigging, including fly bars, truss systems, motors, and gridwork, is essential.How to Apply