Swing Technician (Sound Bias)

The Swing Technician is a multi-skilled member of the production team who provides flexible support across the production and technical departments as required. This role is ideal for someone with broad technical knowledge who thrives on variety, teamwork, and creative problem-solving. The Swing Technician will work on productions, events, and maintenance projects, both in the theatre and on tour. For this role we are looking for a candidate with a sound bias.

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical assistance across Stage, LX, Sound, and AV departments during fit-ups, technical rehearsals, performances, and get-outs.
• Cover departmental duties as directed, including rigging, focusing, building, and operating equipment.
• Work collaboratively with creative teams to deliver the technical requirements of Citizens Theatre productions and events.
• Step into roles across departments as required, sometimes at short notice.
• Provide technical cover for absences within production teams and assist with workload peaks.
• Set up, operate, and maintain lighting, sound, video, and scenic equipment.
• Assist with testing, servicing, and record-keeping of technical equipment.
• Adhere to and promote safe working practices at all times.
• Contribute to the creation of risk assessments and compliance with regulations including working at height, manual handling, and electrical safety.
• Assist with venue and technical maintenance, including backstage areas, equipment stores, and public-facing technical installations.
• Provide support for visiting companies, hires, and community events when required.

Organisational Commitments:

• Carry out any other tasks required on an ad hoc or continuing basis, commensurate with the general level of responsibility of the post.
• Drive change through action and words that advocate inclusion and equality, creating a culture that recognises and celebrates diversity.
• Be accountable for yourself and others, in line with our Health & Safety and Safeguarding Policies.
• Create a positive working environment, underpinned by the organisation’s values
• Deliver a warm welcome and excellent customer service to all audience and visitors to the Citz.
• Contribute to activities that support income generation and fundraising.
• Contribute to our environmental sustainability goals.
• Undertake relevant training and development as required.

This job description is intended as a guide to the general duties and responsibilities of the role and does not form part of your contract of employment. These duties may be reviewed from time to time to meet the needs of the business. The Citizens Theatre is going through a significant period of change as we return to our building following
six years of displacement, and so we will inevitably change as we grow and develop over the coming years. All staff will be required to show a flexible approach to this process, which may involve revisions around job descriptions, titles, roles and departmental structures. Any significant changes will be discussed with you in advance.

Person Specification:

Essential

• Experience working across at least two of the following areas: stage, lighting, sound and AV.
• Strong practical knowledge of theatre production processes and backstage operations.
• Willingness to work flexibly across departments and learn new skills as needed.
• Good understanding of technical theatre Health & Safety practices.
• Calm and adaptable under pressure with strong teamworking skills.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends, and occasional touring dates.

Desirable

• Experience operating lighting desks (e.g. ETC Eos family), sound desks, or media playback systems (e.g. QLab).
• Experience of rigging and flying systems.
• Training or certification in working at height, manual handling, or electrics.
• Experience working in a producing theatre environment.
• Driving licence (especially for touring or external venue support).
• First Aid at Work or Mental Health first aid training.

We offer 

• Overtime: Overtime payments incurred for get outs, overnights, Sundays & Public Holidays, in line with the Citizens Theatre House Agreement.
• Holiday: 29 days per year inc. public holidays, rising to 31 days after 3 years, and 34 days after 5 years.
• Pension: Citizens Theatre operates a contributory pension scheme (employer 3% / employee 5%).
• Probation: This post is subject to a three-month probationary period.
• Complimentary or discounted tickets to selected shows (non-transferable and subject to availability).
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Training and development opportunities.