Century Theatre Lead Technician

Job Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council

Work Location: Century Theatre, Snibston Colliery Park, Ashby Road, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 3LN

Salary: £28,605 - £31,029 per annum (pro rata for part-time)

Working Hours: 14.8 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 17th April 2026

Interview Date(s): 22nd April 2026

Do you want a job where no two days are the same, in a one-of-a-kind venue, entering an exciting period of development?

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive, and multi-skilled Lead Technician to join our dynamic technical team. As a central member of the theatre’s team, you will play a key role in delivering exceptional technical support across a wide and varied programme of theatre, live music, dance, comedy, community events, and conference activity.

You will liaise with visiting companies and oversee the smooth running of get-ins, rehearsals, performances, and get-outs, ensuring a high standard of technical excellence, safety, and customer service. You will work with the wider management team to manage health and safety and technical resources, including managing and co-ordinating maintenance, repairs and orders as required. This role includes management and delivery of events on the theatre's outdoor trailer stage which is hired to organisations around the area.

You will work as part of a team with theatre management, staff and volunteers, and visiting artists and hirers, to provide first-class service that is both welcoming and practical to all parties. You will manage the technical team, including work schedules and managing training needs.

You will be responsible for protecting and managing information securely, and reporting breaches or suspected information security breaches, in line with Council policies.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced performing arts environment and enjoys leading others to achieve outstanding results.

The nature of the work will involve the post holder carrying out work outside of normal working hours. This includes evening and weekend work.

An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post.

For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement.

About You

To apply for this post, you must:

• Have GCSEs in English and Maths
• Have experience with running theatre sound and lighting systems for a variety of live events
• Have experience of doing full set ups including rigging and cabling
• Have knowledge and experience with projection, preferably cinematic
• Be pro-active with a positive approach to management and interaction with customers
• Be a strong communicator, team player and adept at planning and troubleshooting
• Have an ongoing commitment to professional development and training

In addition, we also expect you to share our commitment to our values and to delivering accessible and inclusive services which meet the needs of all of our residents. You will be asked to demonstrate your understanding of these commitments as part of the selection process.

Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer.

This post is covered by Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) and therefore the ability to speak fluent English is an essential requirement for this role.

Interested in Flexible Working?

We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

For more information or an informal discussion, please contact:

Lizzie Dennis, Century Theatre General Manager

Telephone: 0116 305 4085

Email: lizzie.dennis@leics.gov.uk

How to Apply

At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally.

If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support.

By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions.

About us

About Leicestershire County Council

At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone.

Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose.

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following:

Our Recruitment Process
Our Organisational Values
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