Overview
The Technician role combines technical and practical skills with teamwork and communication, working alongside other technicians, artists and freelance creative teams. They can be relied upon to deliver the creative visions of artists in a safe and effective manner and the successful running of the theatre’s busy programme.
Duties
PROGRAMME
- To provide a constant, professional and friendly point of contact for visiting companies, artists, external hire clients and their representatives
- Assist with the regular and proper maintenance, inspection and testing of production and building technical equipment, ensuring it meets industry and manufacturer standards
- To programme lighting and sound as required by all shows and events
- Assist with get-ins, fit-ups and get outs
- Ensure safe rigging of lighting / sound / video equipment / effects, and construction of scenery
- Ensure good housekeeping is maintained in all technical and backstage areas
- Create / sign off risk assessments, ensuring control measures are adequate, achievable and adhered to at all times
- Supervise casual technical staff
PERFORMANCE TIMES
- Be the main point of contact representing the Technical Department for productions and Soho Theatre Staff when acting as Duty Technician
- Ensure performance times run safely, smoothly and efficiently
- As required, operate performances, oversee and assist with turnarounds and report on issues noted
- Act as Fire Marshall and assist as required in the event of an evacuation
BUILDING
- Support the Building and Facilities Manager to maintain the building and plant equipment, assisting with routine day-to-day maintenance as required.
- Ensure that all public areas of the building are kept clear and comply with Soho’s building Entertainment license and Health & Safety Policy
- Act as a key-holder for the building
HEALTH AND SAFETY
- Read and actively implement Soho Theatre’s Health & Safety Policy in all areas
- Ensure all work is carried out in a safe and secure manner and inform the Technical & Production Manager in the case of any uncertainty
- Ensure that all incoming companies are provided with a full Health & Safety induction on arrival, and technical company members are given a technical induction / toolbox talk
- Act as an appointed First Aider for the building
HOW TO APPLY
Please view the role description and send us your completed application form or CV and, if you wish, a cover letter (which should be no more than two sides of A4) outlining your suitability for the role, experience to date and enthusiasm for working at Soho Theatre. We will shortlist for the position based on how you respond to the job description in the application form.
Please also complete an equal opportunities monitoring form here.
Submitting an application:
We prefer applications to be sent by email. Please send your completed forms to jobs@sohotheatre.com with TECHST25 in the subject line.
The deadline for submitting your application is Wednesday 3rd September 2025, at 6pm