Duties & Responsibilities:
Technical
• To programme/operate lighting, sound, AV and undertake duty tech responsibilities as required for shows and
events in the main venue, bars, studios or foyer space
• Lead Get In/Outs, fit-ups and turnarounds to schedule
• Safely undertake the rigging of LX, sound, AV and construction of scenic elements
• Actively support the technical manager and deputy technical manager in the effective planning and
management of technical operations
• Supervise full time, casual and freelance technical staff
• Assist with digital output and hire events
• Attend department/production and staff meetings to keep aware of organizational updates/developments and
feedback on our departments work (when the schedule allows)
Health & Safety
• Responsible for regular inspection, testing and maintenance of technical equipment, reporting any issues to
the technical and production manager.
• Act as a duty first aider and fire marshal when required (training provided)
• Be a welcoming main point of contact for receiving visiting companies, providing a health and safety induction
when necessary
• With the technical manager and deputy technical manager, update and adhere to show, area and equipment
risk assessments whilst taking responsibility for housekeeping in backstage and public facing areas
• Read and implement the Walthamstow H&S Policy
Sustainability
• Support Soho Theatre’s environmental and sustainability objectives across production activity.
• Encourage sustainable approaches to production and visiting-company activity.
• Support the reuse, recycling and responsible disposal of scenery, props and production materials where
appropriate.
• Contribute to Soho Theatre’s implementation of Theatre Green Book principles.
General
• Support the aims and objectives of Soho Theatre both internally and externally, including promoting diversity
in the workplace and cultivating an inclusive work environment.
• Act as an ambassador for Soho Theatre Walthamstow to all visitors to the building
• Work collaboratively with technical team to ensure consistency across the venue(s).
• Support building and facilities tasks whenever possible
• Act as a key-holder for the building
• Be a point of contact for the creative learning, creative engagement and soho producing teams to ensure
technical requirements are met and delivered
• Participate as a member of the team and attend relevant internal meetings and training sessions as required.
• Any other duties the technical & production manager may reasonably require
Person Specification:
Qualities
• Ability to work at pace in a dynamic live performance environment
• Collaborative, positive and adaptable approach
• An understanding of the technical necessities needed to support Walthamstow’s programming
• Bring an experienced outlook to work in a fast paced, energetic and demanding environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, with the nous to engage with a wide range of personalities from different
backgrounds in a clear and effective manner
• A willingness and confidence to supervise and lead with initiative (w/ support from the technical and deputy
technical managers)
• Highly organized and self-motivated
• Willingness to work flexibly with evening and weekends shifts
• Multitasking with a view on supporting projects with overlaps
• Friendly, approachable and supportive, with an interest in meeting new people and cultivating a team
• A genuine interest in the arts sector
Essential
• Experience using standard workplace systems, including Microsoft Office, email, shared calendars and
databases.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Experience in a professional producing or receiving theatre
• A professional bias in lighting/production electrics
• Experience of working with artists, performers, creatives and/or design teams to adapt a new or existing show,
performance or event to a venue
• Rigging, operation and maintenance of theatrical lighting, sound, communications, special effects and video
equipment
• Experience in a professional producing or receiving theatre
• A professional bias in lighting/production electrics
• Experience of working with artists, performers, creatives and/or design teams to adapt a new or existing show,
performance or event to a venue
• Rigging, operation and maintenance of theatrical lighting, sound, communications, special effects and video
equipment
Desirable
• Experience working across multiple venues, sites or operational teams.
• Experience of working in a theatre, live performance, the arts or a comparable creative environment.
• Experience in a professional producing or receiving theatre
• A professional bias in lighting/production electrics
• Experience of working with artists, performers, creatives and/or design teams to adapt a new or existing show,
performance or event to a venue
• Rigging, operation and maintenance of theatrical lighting, sound, communications, special effects and video
equipment
• Experience in a professional producing or receiving theatre
• A professional bias in lighting/production electrics
• Experience of working with artists, performers, creatives and/or design teams to adapt a new or existing show,
performance or event to a venue
• Rigging, operation and maintenance of theatrical lighting, sound, communications, special effects and video
equipment
How to Apply
Please complete the application form linked here. When completing your application form, please read the job description carefully. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number applications.
Closing date: Sunday 25th October 2026
Equal opportunities: Soho Theatre is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all
backgrounds and offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
Please let us know if you need any support to apply or attend an interview.
If you would like to submit your application in another format, or you have any questions about this role, please
contact jobs@sohotheatre.com. with STWST26 in the subject line.