Applications close 10am 10 September 2025. We will review applications weekly and will invite successful shortlisted applicants to attend an initial interview generally on Tuesdays. We can provide a BSL interpreter if required.
We reserve the right to close applications early.

The Role

Responsible to: Technical Manager, Production Manager, Head of Production & Technical

Working Closely with: Technicians, External Technical Crew

This role will be part of BAC’s Production & Technical (P&T) Team. It may be expected to contribute to a range of workstreams, but the role will primarily support on all our P&T work as set out below.

General Description 

As Technician you will work in our Production & Technical team, specialising in at least one of the following areas: Lighting, Sound, Stage, or Audio Visual.

Battersea Arts Centre’s Production & Technical team deliver a professional and helpful service to artists whilst in the rehearsal, development and performance stages of their work; at BAC and on tour. They also work on a wide range of high-end commercial events including filming, weddings, conferences etc; ensuring the highest standard of technical delivery expected by our clients.

BAC is a fast-paced working environment, with regular get ins and get outs happening across multiple performance and events spaces. The Technician’s role at BAC includes manual handling and regular evening/weekend work required of the whole team. As a Technician at BAC, you will also work to deliver an unrivalled quality of experience in terms of inclusive practice and accessibility.

A good working knowledge of one or more of the areas listed above is essential. You may work in one or across several of these disciplines, according to your skill set, and in agreement with your line manager. 

The culture at BAC is a collaborative and open one. We work in an open plan space with no closed private offices and frequently work across teams and roles. We are lucky to have an outdoor terrace adjoined to the office which is particularly nice in the summer months. There’s a good culture of people taking lunch breaks away from desks and two equipped kitchen and eating areas where the team tend to spend their down time. We organise regular social events and things can get competitive at our annual sports day and Christmas quiz. Though to be clear, spectating is respected as much as taking part here at BAC!

Role Requirements

A good working knowledge of one or more of the areas listed above is essential. You may work in one or across several of these disciplines, according to your skill set, and in agreement with your line manager. A detailed outline of the tasks and responsibilities for this role, contractual terms & conditions and a person specification is outlined below.

You will:

• Work as a skilled technician, fulfilling the expectations of your discipline (Lighting, Sound, Stage, or Audio Visual) while having a collaborative approach and providing help across all departments when needed;
• Work as Duty Technician, as assigned by the weekly rota, being available on radio as the technician on call for all BAC or incoming events and productions, for the whole shift (Duty Technician training will be provided);
• Rig, programme, and operate sound, lighting and/or audio visual on agreed productions;
• Actively ensure that the performance spaces, and technical storage and work areas of the building are kept in a safe, tidy, and presentable condition at all times;
• Ensure that BAC technical equipment is maintained and in good condition;
• Maintain a high level of Health & Safety practice in technical areas;
• Carry out additional responsibilities, as reasonably required by BAC leadership.
• Be an active participant in BAC’s wider creative life, attending performances and events, and supporting the venue’s public-facing activities;
• Contribute to staff meetings, cross-team collaborations, and organisational initiatives that support BAC’s mission and continuous improvement culture;
• Ensure that BAC’s values of inclusivity, sustainability, and generosity are reflected in all aspects of your work.

Person Specification

When we shortlist, we use these criteria to select the best candidates. 

Essential criteria

Knowledge:
the understanding of a subject or information that a candidate has

• Training or equivalent industry experience in technical theatre
• Experience in programming ETC Lighting Desks (for Lighting roles)
• Experience in programming Yamaha Desks (for Sound roles)
• Experience of working one-on-one with artists and / or theatre companies
• Experience and willingness to Work at Height

Experience:
the practical application of the knowledge that a candidate has acquired through working or living

• Excellent working knowledge of modern theatre operation and lighting or sound
• Good working knowledge of theatre electrics, lighting technology, and electrical safety including 3 Phase power (for Lighting roles)
• Good working knowledge of QLab and Dante Network (for sound roles)
• Good working knowledge of rigging techniques
• A thorough understanding of production processes and theatre production techniques

Skills:

the specific abilities that a candidate has acquired through practice or training

• Ability to communicate effectively and adaptably
• Excellent time management and prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage competing demands
• Ability and willingness to work flexible and/or unsociable hours

Values:
the behaviours a candidate should be able to demonstrate 

• At BAC, we expect our staff to subscribe to the values inscribed on the building: “Not for me, not for you, but for us.” This means we strive for inclusion, equity and fairness in everything that we do;
• A Willingness to take part in professional development opportunities and work-social gatherings;

Desirable criteria

• IOSH qualification
• IPAF licence
• PASMA training
• BS7909 certification
• Experience in fully flexible venues
• Ability to read technical drawings and ground plans
• Experience in operating Avolites Lighting Consoles (for Lighting roles)

Terms & Conditions

This role can be either a casual or fixed hours role. You will be given the opportunity to apply for either or both.

Casual 

Salary

£15.60 per hour

Annual Leave

Paid holiday entitlement (accrued at 12.07% of hours worked)

Hours

Hours are offered on an ad-hoc, casual basis. Evening and weekend work are core requirements for this role. Minimum shift length is 4 hours

Staff Benefits 

Complimentary tickets for performances at BAC (subject to availability and staff ticket policy)

Discount in the BAC cafe (subject to discount policy)

Fixed hours:

Salary

£28,392 gross per annum

Hours
35 hours per week, excluding a daily one-hour lunch break

Overtime
No overtime payments; we operate a Time Off in Lieu (TOIL) system, to be taken within two weeks of accrual

Annual Leave
4 weeks per year, pro rata (5 weeks following one full year of service)

Probation period
6 months, with a 3 month review

Notice period
2 months

Contract Period
Permanent

Pension Scheme
BAC’s pension scheme provided by NEST

Staff Benefits
Complimentary tickets (subject to availability and staff ticket policy)

Employment Assistance Programme provided by Health Assured

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discount in the BAC cafe (subject to discount policy)

5 Development Days (pro rata)