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Technician (Stage and Flys)

Barbican Centre

Role: Technician (Stage & Flys)

Department: Theatre

Salary: Grade C, £36,900 -£40,850 per annum (inclusive of Inner London Weighting)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent 

 

The Barbican is an international arts, conference and learning organisation in the heart of the City of London.

Across its theatres, concert halls, cinemas, galleries, business venues, public and community spaces, the Barbican showcases the most exciting artists and performers from around the world, pushing traditional artistic boundaries and helping us understand our lives in new and unexpected ways. Each year, the Centre presents hundreds of different performances, events and exhibitions that entertain and inspire millions of people, create connections, provoke debate, and reflect the world we live in.

Firmly rooted in its neighbourhood, the Barbican collaborates on projects with local communities and supports young people and emerging talent to develop their artistic practice and access jobs in the creative industry.

 

The Role

 

Our busy Barbican Theatre department is looking for a Stage & Flys technician who can demonstrate good technical skills and experience in a major theatre environment, as they will be part of the team running productions from pre-rig to opening night.  Knowledge and experience of the role are therefore essential. This position requires individuals to use their initiative and work without supervision, ensuring that all technical requirements are met and undertaken in a safe and professional manner; demonstrating a good understanding of relevant Health & Safety practices.

Experience of working within a technical theatre environment is required, but training and development can be provided. Weekends & unsocial hours working should be expected.

To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please see the ‘Job Information Pack’.

 

Barbican Benefits

 

We offer a wide range of employee benefits, including flexible working, annual pay progression and an annual pay review, a generous pension scheme, season ticket loan and cycle to work schemes, free access to museums and galleries, discounts on retail, healthcare and on-site cafes and restaurants. You will have access to Employee Assistance Programme, trained Mental Health First aiders and City of London employee networks 

Key Information

Salary: £36,900 - £40,850 per annum, inclusive of Inner London Weighting

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Application Deadline: 23:55 on Monday 17 February

Job Information Pack
Job Information Pack PDF 241.07 kb

How to apply

To apply, please click on the apply online button below or visit the 'Technician (Stage & Flys)' page on City of London jobs page.

If there are any issues with the application process, please contact the Barbican Careers team at [email protected].

Deadline for applications is Monday 17 February 2025 at 12pm. Please note that we are unable to accept late applications.

Candidates are required to have the legal right to live and work in the UK to apply for this role. You will need to produce photographic identification and proof of eligibility if you are called to interview.

The City of London Corporation want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do. The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation – and is committed to regularly benchmarking and reviewing pay against external sectors.

As part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of staff within the Barbican we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from groups that are currently underrepresented, including people from the Global Majority* and D/deaf and disabled people. We want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please contact us if you require reasonable adjustments as part of the application process.