Why This Role Stands Out
This freelance Sound Technician role offers a fantastic opportunity to contribute your expertise to a high-profile production of Sleeping Beauty, with a competitive fee of £4,200 for the engagement period. You'll thrive in this position if you're a skilled technician eager to collaborate with creative teams and gain valuable experience in live theatre production. Apply now to be part of this exciting project!
Quick Overview
Job Description
MAIN LOCATION: Contact but may be required to work at other venues as required
RESPONSIBLE TO: Production Manager
WORKS WITH: Artistic and Operational Teams
HOURS: 6 week period from 23/11/26 - 03/01/27. Shifts as set out below.
STATUS: Freelance role
FEE: £4,200
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: midday Friday 16th October 2026
Interviews will be held on Friday 23rd October 2026
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE
The role will provide technical audio support of a high standard to Contact’s production of Sleeping Beauty, including rehearsals, install and operational activities, including maintenance. You will be required to communicate with the stage manager to provide sound support for fitted microphones and supply of sound provisions on-stage. Basic assistance with set, scenery and building of the production may also be required
During the role, you will be providing operational support to Contact, including monitoring risk assessments, communicating with the duty manager, contributing to show reports and assisting emergency evacuation procedures.
MAIN TASKS
Provision of sound for all activities at Contact during the production of Sleeping Beauty (including rehearsals, performances and other events), as directed by the Production Manager, including providing stage management support where necessary.
Operating sound during the production, processing microphones and playback, appropriate levelling of sound elements, mixing of microphones and other sources, and monitoring and maintaining sound equipment.
Basic programming of the existing QLab project under direction of company or sound designer.
General maintenance & operational duties of the production.
Work alone and as part of a team to complete tasks in time available
Ensure that all work is completed to a high standard, as agreed with the Production Manager, is safe for use and compliant with all health & safety and legal obligations.
As “Duty Technician” take responsibility of rear of house safety liaising with the Production Manager and assisting with the evacuation of the building in the event of an emergency under the supervision of the Duty Manager.
Construction, rigging and de-rigging of audio equipment, settings, scenery and furniture when required.
Operate sound equipment for technical rehearsals, dress rehearsals, performances and other projects as required.
Assist other members of staff as appropriate in basic maintenance throughout the production.
Attend design, production, departmental, company and other meetings as required
Under the supervision of the Production Manager, work to maintain loose sound equipment in a safe and proper condition, and ensure that working areas are kept tidy and clear of waste material
GENERAL
Manage all personal data in line with the General Data Protection Regulations.
Represent Contact when in the building and when off-site.
Establish and maintain good working relationships with all Contact’s partner organisations.
Follow Contact’s Health & Safety policy, undertaking duties as required and ensure reasonable care is taken to maintain a healthy and safe place for public and staff.
Actively commit to Contact’s Equal Opportunities policy and Contact’s Safeguarding of Young People policy.
Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required in connection with the production.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL
Two years experience as a Theatre Technician (voluntary, placement or training course included) or experience in other operational and logistical roles with a keen interest in technical theatre
Experience of rigging, setting-up and operating a wide range of sound equipment
Experience in providing sound for live events including, installation, programming QLab, and live mixing of playback, vocals and instruments.
Enthusiasm for and commitment to Equal Opportunities and Diversity
Knowledge and experience of Safeguarding
Experience with the maintenance of technical equipment
Ability to work with a wide range of people, taking a positive and flexible approach
Ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a team and have self- motivation
Enjoy working with young people in and arts organisation
Ability to communicate (written and verbal)
Good organisational skills and attention to detail
Enthusiasm for working in a creative organisation
Enthusiasm and commitment for working in an environment focused on young people (aged 13 – 30)
Experience of using Office 365 and Microsoft Office applications
DESIRABLE
Industry related qualification or similar
Experience of audio visual systems, signal processing, and programming with QLab and other software
Experience mixing headset style vocal microphones, wireless microphone systems and programming audio dynamics
Experience of Dante networking
Experience in the safe use of systems for flying, scenery, setting, properties, special effects and stage machinery and equipment
Experience of Stage Management
Knowledge of responsibilities under Health & Safety, their application and a commitment to best practice.