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Closing Date: 30/08/2024

Location/Division: East Street

The Y Theatre - Casual Theatre Technicians   

The Y Theatre is looking to recruit Casual Theatre Technician’s to oversee the technical delivery of theatre events. With responsibility for assisting with maintaining capital equipment, resources and stage and electrical equipment.

The Y theatre is committed to delivering training and creating pathways into careers in technical theatre. Although having experience of working in a technical role and or work with training young people is desirable, it is not essential.

Would you like the opportunity to work within Leicester's oldest Theatre, whilst having the flexibility to work hours that suit your life style?

Position: Casual Theatre Technicians

Salary: £11.46 per hour

Location: Leicester City Centre

Closing date: 30^th August 2024

Interviews will take place for this role as suitable applications are received and the role may close before the closing date upon a successful candidate being appointed.

Benefits include: Health Cash Plan, Free Gym Access, Blue Light Discount Card and Complimentary Y theatre tickets.

The Y Theatre, built in 1900, is the oldest surviving Victorian theatre in Leicester. It is a 300-seat theatre with an adjacent bar, a rehearsal/conference room and sports hall. The Theatre hosts performances and events 7 days a week throughout the year and our eclectic programme includes music, comedy, theatre, dance, new work and family shows. It comfortably hosts candle-lit cabaret style events and standing gigs. We programme and market many of these events and host the others on behalf of external agents and organisations.

Casual Theatre Technician main responsibilities:

To ensure the technical presentation of the programme is of a high standard

• To assist with maintaining and developing the capital equipment and resources of the venue
• To assist with maintaining the stage and electrical equipment within the theatre to a high standard.
• To promote health and safety and to ensure compliance with all license requirements

To succeed in the role of Casual Theatre Technician, your key skills will include:

• Recognised qualifications/training in Technical Theatre and/or relevant experience
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work professionally and courteously, developing and maintaining good working relationships with young people, hirers and artists.
• A passion for the arts, live entertainment and technical theatre.
• Available for work evenings and weekends

Those candidates who have no prior knowledge or experience of working in technical theatre, will be given additional training and an extended induction process to upskill and equip them for effective delivery of events supported by our established technical team.

About the organisation

YMCA Leicestershire is a vibrant charity and is the largest voluntary sector provider offering supported accommodation and education for young people, homeless services, sports facilities and hosts Leicester’s Oldest Theatre, The Y Theatre, with a capacity of 300 and a vibrant and eclectic commercial and emerging arts programme.

Our vision is to create ‘A Home’ – ‘A place where something flourishes’ (Oxford Dictionary).  We aspire for The Y Theatre, Bar & Cafe to be ‘Home’ to - young people, creative professionals, specialist mentors, budding artists, committed volunteers, performance enthusiasts, leaders of the future and we hope they inspire the next generation.

The charity is committed to reflecting the multi-cultural/religious nature of their City and County and providing services. As such, they welcome applications from all communities regardless of belief, gender, ability, sexuality, race, or economic circumstances.