Reference: CBC25018
Salary details: £28,163 to £30,559 per year
Job term: permanent
Appointment type: full time
Hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Sunday on a rota basis)
Location: Winding Wheel Theatre
Department: Cultural Services
CBC25018 - Job description and person specification.
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Candidates must possess the necessary right to work authorisation to enable them to work for Chesterfield Borough Council. Regrettably, we are unable to provide sponsorship or assume sponsorship of an employment visa at this juncture.
Chesterfield venues are currently looking for a senior technician to join the team on a full-time permanent basis.
Duties will include delivering technical elements of events at the Winding Wheel Theatre and other council buildings as required.
The successful applicant will have had previous technical theatre experience in a professional environment. You will be able to work using your own initiative, and as part of team, as well as having people management skills and be a good communicator. The successful applicant should be experienced in lighting board and sound desk operation and set construction.
The venues operate 7 days a week including some Bank Holidays, consequently a flexible approach to working hours is essential. Exact shifts will relate to the performance or event starting times and there are seasonal changes.
For an informal discussion on any aspect of the post please email Anthony Radford at anthony.radford@chesterfield.gov.uk or for further information on this post please view the job description and person specification attached.
How to apply
Interested candidates should initially apply with their CV and a covering letter stating the job title, and clearly demonstrating suitability and experience for the role. Please send it to hrjobs@chesterfield.gov.uk no later than the closing date shown below.
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Closing date: 22 April 2025
Provisional interview date: 12 May 2025