Theatre Technician

Permanent, 0.5 FTE (18 hours per week)

Overview

As the University builds on its proud heritage, we are looking for exceptional people to help shape our future. We provide a high-quality professional environment, inspired by our distinctive ethos and Catholic mission and values. Our values of excellence, generosity of spirit, inclusiveness and respect inspire us to create an academic community in which everybody is welcomed and which puts the student at the centre of all our endeavours.

With over 6,000 students the University makes significant contributions to its local community and the wider society, empowering its staff and students to have a positive impact on the world. The University’s academic structure is focused around four Faculties.  Our academic portfolio embraces Business, Law, Creative Arts, Teacher Education, Theology, Allied Health and Sport, Science, Technology and Medicine.

St Mary’s is committed to providing our students with a transformational experience. The University’s Vision 2030 outlines our approach and guides our supporting strategies, operating plans, and team and individual targets for achieving this. This includes extending our impact through growth to ensure future sustainability. We are focused on delivering outstanding teaching and pastoral support to our student population, as well as expanding and internationalising our academic portfolio of programmes. As we continue to expand our reach, our shared goals and values underpin a flourishing network of trusted partners, both at home and overseas, enabling us to promote our global profile and reach diverse communities.

The successful candidate will collaborate with our senior technician to support the daily operations of our theatre and studio spaces. This role involves providing technical support for staff and student productions, as well as assisting students and lecturers in the Creative Production Modules while ensuring the safe use of power tools. Additionally, the position includes basic scenic construction and carpentry, along with assistance in prop-making tasks.

It is essential for applicants to have rigging experience and to be proficient in lighting and sound design, including programming using industry-standard software and equipment. You will also be responsible for managing the transportation of shows to external venues during the festival and for showcases, leading load-ins and loadouts, and coordinating with external venues to gather the technical information necessary for creating effective lighting designs.

St Mary’s University is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Learn more about our EDI initiatives and work as a Disability Confident employer. Please view our detailed access guide by following the link: St. Mary's University | AccessAble

Candidates must be able to demonstrate their eligibility to work in the UK in accordance with the Immigration, Asylum and Nationality Act 2006. St Mary’s University is holding a work visa sponsorship licence however we will not always be able to guarantee a Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship. To avoid disappointment, please ensure you meet the requirements of the Points Based System before applying as we will not be able to provide advice on individual cases. Skilled Worker visa: Overview - GOV.UK

Closing Date: 19 January 2026 at 23:00

We encourage all interested candidates to submit applications early to avoid disappointment as we reserve the right to close vacancies and interview the candidates prior to the advertised closing date.  

Interview Date: 2 February 2026

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