About Us

Anvil Arts presents over 400 performances each year to 180,000 people drawn from throughout central Southern England. The Anvil, The Haymarket and The Forge offer a rich and high-quality programme of music of all genres,drama, dance, and comedy, serving a wide range of audiences. Our Community Engagement work brings the arts to those who might not otherwise be able to enjoy them. We make a substantial contribution to the creative fulfilment and well-being of people in the region. We are the largest performing arts organisation in Hampshire and part of Arts Council England’s National Portfolio.

Job Description

Do you have a experience of working in a venue technical department?

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lighting Technician to join our skilled, knowledgeable, and friendly team of full‑time and casual technicians, including two other full‑time Lighting Technicians.

Our welcoming team provide technical services for performances, hires and events across a wide variety of genres and are committed to the highest standards of production, presentation, and delivering an experience that delights.

You will work as part of a team looking after all aspects of putting on a performance in one of our three wonderful receiving venues.  This includes the safe and efficient preparation of spaces, pre-rigs, focus, fit up-ups and get outs.

You will also assist in the operation of the performance or be the point of contact for production lighting.

Full-time permanent position 40 hours per week (across the pay period)

We require applicants to be 18 years old or over

28 days/5.6 weeks holiday including bank holidays

Benefits:

• Free parking available when working
• Selected seasonal opportunities for complimentary tickets available on selected performances each season
• Staff discount at the bars
• Travel season ticket loans (interest free)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Apply via anvilarts.org