Theatre Technician at ORC External

• Ipswich Borough Council

• Address: Ipswich, Suffolk IP1 2DE
• Salary: £30,518 - £32,061 per annum
• Hours: 37 hours per week
• Contract: Annualised, required as soon as possible
• Reference: 0379

The Grade II Listed Regent Theatre is the largest theatre in East Anglia with seating for 1551 people. It presents an engaging programme of concerts, gigs, West End musicals, comedy, and an annual traditional family pantomime.

The historic Corn Exchange is part of Ipswich’s impressive Town Hall and when used as a theatre has adaptable seating for 800. The venue presents a very wide variety of events, with everything from concerts and conferences to wrestling and darts.

We pride ourselves on delivering a great customer experience, whether front of house or backstage and we get to work with some of the UK’s biggest promoters and producers.

This role is at the forefront of everything we do and is vital to producers, promoters and agents whilst in our venues.

Ipswich Borough Council are looking for a creative, reliable, and versatile Theatre Technician to join our technical team supporting live events at the Regent Theatre and Corn Exchange in Ipswich.

You’ll play a key role in delivering a wide range of performances, from largescale touring musicals and headline acts at the Regent, to community shows, private hires, and corporate events at the Corn Exchange. You’ll also support external events across the wider service area.

We’re looking for someone who:

• has solid experience working in a busy theatre or multi-purpose venue 
• is confident with lighting, sound, AV, flying systems, and stage management
• can lead technical setups and supervise junior staff and casual crew
• is proactive in diagnosing and resolving technical issues under pressure 
• maintains high standards of safety, professionalism, and customer service
• communicates clearly with visiting companies, internal teams, and contractors
• is comfortable working evenings, weekends, and physically demanding shifts.
• holds A-level standard or equivalent experience in a technical related profession

Hours of work are 37 per week, including some weekend

You will be required to work a rota, including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.

If you’re passionate about live events, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you.

As well as a good salary, we offer: 

• a career average pension scheme
• generous holiday and sick pay entitlements
• subsidised parking for work and leisure
•  public transport discounts 
• free swimming and gym membership
• cycle purchase scheme
• plenty of personal and professional development opportunities
• flexible working
• hybrid working opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme 
• the opportunity to work with great colleagues.

For more information 

Please read the Job Description and Person Specification (pdf).

Please contact Tom Dransfield, Technical Manager Theatres (he/him) by emailing [email protected]. 

If you require any assistance or reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please let us know so that the appropriate arrangements can be put in place. 

How to apply

To apply, please complete an online application form by visiting our vacancies website. 

Closing date: 11.55 pm, 24 September 2025.

Interview date: 1 October 2025.

Early applications are encouraged as we reserve the right to interview candidates who meet the essential criteria prior to the closing date and / or to close the opportunity to applicants once we receive sufficient applications

Please note CVs are not accepted.

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