Theatre Technician

Full time, all year round, 40 hours per week with flexibility to work occasional weekends and evenings

The site. Harrow School is situated in Harrow on the Hill in north-west London and is one of the best-known schools in the world. Around 830 boys aged 13 to 18 study at Harrow and live in the School’s 12 boarding Houses. Employees particularly value the School’s beautiful, historic green estate, the positive working environment, and good relationships with their colleagues. 

The role. Harrow School is seeking a Theatre Technician. The role occupies a vital place in the Drama and Theatre Department, assisting in the creation and realisation of high-quality productions across the academic year in collaboration with staff and pupils. The role will also engage with and support whole-School events taking place within the theatre. As part of the core Theatre Production team, under the leadership of the Production Manager, the technician will take on specific responsibility for a variety of tasks related to the design and realisation of sound and audio-visual elements for productions.

The skills. This role would suit a proactive, skilled technician who can work flexibly and creatively across a range of disciplines. They should have a relevant degree, technical theatre training, or appropriate professional qualifications, plus proven practical experience within a professional or school theatre environment. We are looking for an organised, methodical person who can prioritise tasks and work individually as well as part of a team. The role would suit someone with an eye for detail, who cares about upholding the production standards that give Harrow Drama a national reputation. They will be expected to adapt to and contribute to production work in a fast-paced environment. Enthusiasm for working with young people is essential, as is working as part of a supportive and friendly team. More information about the Drama Department can be found at: harrowschool.org.uk/learning-2/arts-and-culture/drama 

The benefits. Benefits include free lunches, free parking, automatic enrolment in the School’s pension scheme and use of the School’s sports facilities such as the swimming pool and gym. Subsidised membership of the tennis, golf, angling and social clubs is also available.

For an application form and full job description, visit harrowschool.org.uk/Work-at-Harrow or contact recruitment@harrowschool.org.uk CVs without the application form will not be accepted as it forms the important first step in our safeguarding responsibilities.

Closing date: 10am, Wednesday 20 October 2021. Applications will be processed as they are received so early application is encouraged. 

Interviews will conclude on Friday 22 October 2021.

The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and all successful applicants must be willing to undergo enhanced child protection screening appropriate for the post including checks with any current and past employer and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Harrow School is an equal opportunities employer.