Job Description

About the role:

Horsham District Council are seeking an enthusiastic, multi-skilled theatre Technician to represent our friendly professional technical team at The Capitol Horsham, a unique multi-arts venue situated in the heart of the town. The Capitol Horsham is owned and managed by Horsham District Council and we are dedicated to presenting the best available theatre and entertainment to audiences in central Horsham and beyond.

Working closely with the Technical Supervisor, as Technician, you will assist and support our diverse range of incoming shows in the main house and studio space, run cinema screenings and assist with day-to-day running of the department and its assets. Each role involves the use of lighting, sound, AV and flying systems.

About you:

To succeed as Technician, you will be a motivated individual with a keen interest in the live entertainment industry. A technical qualification is desirable but not essential. You will have experience of working with live sound, AV and theatrical lighting including console operation.

For an informal discussion about this role please call Dan Barnes - Technical Supervisor on 01403 756083.

About us as an employer:

We have a friendly and supportive working environment and being a smaller Council, you can really get to know everybody.

We encourage and support our employees to have a healthy work life balance by, offering 28 days\' (207.2 hours) annual leave plus bank holidays (pro-rata), and flexible/hybrid working options where applicable.

We offer a generous benefits package including an online platform offering discounts from online retailers and access to a car lease scheme. Staff are also eligible to join the , where the Council contributes circa 20% of pensionable salary.

To support employees\' professional development the Council provides reimbursement for professional subscriptions and a number of training opportunities, including extensive in-house learning resources, short courses, Apprenticeships, and qualifications such as Institute of Leadership & Management (ILM), Master of Business Administration (MBA).

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To apply:

If you would like to apply for the role, we highly recommend you show clearly within the \'Experience Section\' of the application form how you meet the essential criteria detailed within the Role Profile when applying. If you do not make this clear, it is unlikely you will be shortlisted for interview.

Internal applicants, if you would like to apply for the role, please submit an expression of interest to explaining clearly how you meet the criteria and what you feel you can bring to the role.

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