The New Wolsey Theatre is seeking skilled Casual Technicians to join our Hours As Required pool.

Please note that we are looking for people to apply as soon as possible. We will be meeting suitable applicants on a rolling basis, as soon as possible - this could be sooner than the listed deadline of 29 May.

We are particularly keen to hear from experienced professionals with expertise in:

  • Lighting (LX) with ETC console skills
  • Sound with Yamaha (e.g., QL series) desk experience
  • Theatre Carpenters with professional theatre experience

If you have strong technical skills and want flexible work supporting our produced shows and visiting companies, we’d love to hear from you.

Who we’re looking for:

You must have:

  • Previous professional theatre experience
  • Specialised competency in LX, Sound or Carpentry
  • Flexibility to work on an as required basis

Contract & Pay:

Casual Technicians are employed on a zero-hours contract. Hours are as required and depend on the theatre’s activity.

£12.75 – £14.35 per hour
(Rates from April 2026, dependent on skills and experience)

Our Values:

We are an award-winning, proudly inclusive organisation that believes creativity thrives when everyone belongs. We actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds, especially people from the global majority, D/deaf and disabled people, neurodivergent people, LGBTQIA+ communities and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds.

If you need us to make any adjustments to allow you to fully participate, would like an informal and confidential discussion about the position, or if you would like the candidate pack in different accessible formats please contact Lucy Parker lparker@wolseytheatre.co.uk

 

How to apply:

  • Please click the ‘Email to Apply’ button at the top of this page to submit either our application form or a CV and covering letter to our Administrator, Sam Bates.
  • Click the other button at the top of this page to complete our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Form.

If submitting a written cover letter is not the best way for you to tell us about your skills and experience, we can accept your application another way, such as video or audio file.

However you choose to apply, you will need to tell us about your skills and experience and why you’re interested in the role, and include at least two referees.

We will be meeting suitable people on a rolling basis- there is no deadline.

Please get in touch as soon as possible.

If you have any questions, please contact Lucy Parker (Head of People) by emailing lparker@wolseytheatre.co.uk or Oakey Hand (Technical Manager) by emailing ohand@wolseytheatre.co.uk

We look forward to hearing from you.