Junior Theatre Technician

The Assembly Hall Theatre is excited to recruit a Junior Theatre Technician to join our dynamic technical team and it could be the role for you.

The Assembly Hall Theatre is a thriving receiving house with over 300 productions a year in a wide variety of genres. Ideally you will have experience working in a similar environment or relevant theatrical qualifications and study along with an awareness of the challenges this can present.

You will learn technical theatre skills on the job, and strive to peruse a career in the theatre industry in one of its trades, such a lighting, stage or sound.

You must be able to work calmly and effectively with a wide range of people and be self-motivated, able to work in among a tight-knit team and under minimal supervision with a ‘can do attitude’.

If you are interested in working in a creative, hard-working and positive environment please complete the online application form. For a detailed list of responsibilities and person criteria please see the Job Description and Person Specification below. For an informal discussion regarding this role please contact Kevin Dodds, Technical Manager, on 01892 554637.

What we offer:

• Financial: An attractive basic salary within a clear pay structure
• Holiday Entitlement: 22 days annual leave (increasing to 27 days after 5 years continuous Local Government service) plus three additional days in December and bank holidays.
• Pensions: Membership of the Local Government (CARE – Career Average (Revalued Earnings) Pension Scheme – Employer contribution of 19.7%.
• Free staff parking.
• Hybrid: The Council operates a hybrid working model with minimum 2 days working in the office.
• Access to HAPI an all‑in‑one benefits hub, giving you easy access to a wide range of employee perks, wellbeing support, discounts, and everyday savings.
• Personal Development: Invaluable training opportunities for continuing professional development.
• Employee Assistance Programme: The Council has partnered with Health Assured to provide staff with access to EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) to assist in balancing everyday life with the requirement of work and home.
• Take a look here at all the additional benefits that we offer.

Equal Opportunities

Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Safeguarding

The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.