Senior Technician (Drama)

On the 1 August 2026, The University of Greenwich and the University of Kent will form a pioneering new multi-university group called London and South- East (LASE) University Group. Should you join us, you will be employed by LASE but will work as part of the University of Kent academic division, contributing to its distinct strengths, community and identity while also being part of a wider group that brings together the scale, resilience and shared ambition of both universities. Through LASE we aim to deliver outstanding education, impactful research, and meaningful regional and global impact.

Do you have the technical expertise to support drama, theatre and performance in a specialist teaching environment?

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Technician to provide specialist technical support across drama, theatre and performing arts activity. Working as part of a technical support team, you’ll help deliver high-quality teaching and research support, manage specialist facilities and equipment, and ensure students, staff and visitors can work safely and effectively in studios and theatre spaces.

As Senior Technician you can expect to be involved in:

• Providing specialist technical support across drama, theatre and performing arts activities
• Operating, maintaining and troubleshooting complex technical equipment, including audio-visual, lighting and sound systems
• Managing specialist facilities such as drama studios and theatres, ensuring safe and effective use
• Delivering inductions, training and demonstrations to students, staff and external stakeholders

What will you bring to the role?

• Practical experience in a technical support role, with specialist knowledge of drama, theatre or performing arts
• Experience managing technical facilities and supporting live performance production processes
• Expertise in theatre production technologies, including audio-visual, lighting and sound
• Strong health and safety knowledge, troubleshooting skills and experience coaching or training others

What we can offer in return:

As a member of our team, you can expect a friendly, open and collaborative working environment and support in your development and wellbeing. You'll enjoy a range of great staff benefits including:

• 43 days' leave per year (personal leave, bank holidays and additional days allocated for the Christmas period, pro rata for part-time staff)
• Excellent pension scheme with generous employer contributions
• Corporate employee-funded healthcare plan, in partnership with Benenden Health

For more information about what you can look forward to if you join us, visit our dedicated webpage: Working at Kent

We are ambitious for our people, our communities and the region we serve – join us in making the world a better place. Visit our website for more on who we are: http://www.kent.ac.uk/about/

Please see the links below to view the full job description and to apply for this post. For further information regarding the application process, please contact peopleserviceshr@kent.ac.uk quoting reference number CS-422-26.

We particularly welcome applications from female candidates as they are under-represented at this level in this area

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