Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week annualised
Worker Type: Onsite Worker
Salary: Starting Salary is £29,542 (Level one) rising to £32,046 (Level four) per annum (pro-rata for part-time)
Location: Theatre Royal & Royal Concert Hall, Theatre Square, Nottingham, NG1 5ND
We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for 5 talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…
Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.
In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.
Our busy technical department seeking dedicated, enthusiastic and experienced technicians to join our resident fulltime staff. These will be based in either the Theatre Royal or in the Royal Concert Hall. However, will be expected to also work in either venue and any other areas where your skillset may be required.
As a technician, you will provide hands on support to visiting companies and help lead casual staff on Get-Ins, Get-Outs and performances throughout the venue to deliver our performances, rehearsals and events to the highest possible standards of safety, quality and efficiency.
This will include work on mainstage events in both the Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall, as well as foyer events, maintenance work and other projects. Also, maintenance periods; to include cleaning, electrical appliance safety inspections and repairs plus, any other remedial work needed by the venue.
The successful applicant will have an up-to-date working knowledge of working on stage for shows, running Q plots, including the use of winches and sliders, running props, scenic truck movements, operating a manual flying system (single purchase counterweight), live show flying, rigging spot lines, brailing, motor rigging and grid work.
Working on Get-Ins and Get-Outs as part of a busy technical department, working safely and efficiently as a team or individually, unloading and loading of vehicles, construction and rigging of scenery, rigging of lighting and sound equipment.
The successful applicant will have an working knowledge of lighting and sound consoles, (venue consoles are ETC Eos family and DiGiCo SD series) a competent knowledge of the set-up and repair of current lighting and sound fixtures and peripherals; an able knowledge of the rigging of motors and associated equipment; a good and up to date knowledge of industry standard practices, procedures and methodology for efficient and safe working within the venue.
You can find the job description for this post here.
At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.
For informal enquiries please contact any of the below:
Bob Betts, Chief LX Concert Hall, by email at Bob.Betts@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Michael Donoghue, Head of Lighting and Sound Theatre by email Michael.Donoghue@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
David Price, Stage Manager Theatre by email David.Price@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Adam Watson, Stage Manager Concert Hall by email Adam.Watson@nottinghamcity.gov.uk
Closing Date: Sunday 27th September 2026
Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
Interviews are expected to be held W/C 5th October 2026
If you have any technical issues when completing your application, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.org.uk/support
By applying to this job, you agree to our Terms & Conditions.
Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.
In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:
Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair, inclusive and Disability Confident Employer, welcoming applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.
If you are a disabled candidate and wish to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please indicate this within your application. We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment journey.
We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and welcome applications from serving personnel, veterans, reservists and military families.
We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the LGBTQ+ community, or are disabled. These groups are currently underrepresented in our workforce, and we are committed to better reflecting the communities we serve.
We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and encourage candidates to discuss this with us during the recruitment process.
Nottingham City Council is focused on becoming a renewed council, delivering for local people and leading Nottingham forward. Our vision is to build a flourishing, inclusive and sustainable city where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
Through our new Council Plan, we are committed to:
• A renewed council – strengthening governance, improving transparency, driving innovation and practising strong financial stewardship through a ‘One Council’ approach.
• Delivering for local people – empowering safe communities, improving health and wellbeing, providing safe and affordable housing, and enhancing education and skills.
• Leading Nottingham forward – revitalising the economy, championing sustainability, improving infrastructure and connectivity, and celebrating our city’s cultural heritage.
We work closely with partners, businesses, and communities to make Nottingham safer, greener and more prosperous, ensuring that opportunity and prosperity are accessible to all.
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