Faculty of Arts and Humanities
School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing
Theatre Technician
Ref: TC955
Salary on appointment will be £25,249 per annum, with an annual increment up to £26,093 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Theatre Technician to join the School of Literature Drama and Creative Writing in the Faculty of Arts and Humanities.
The School of Literature, Drama and Creative Writing is looking to appoint an experienced Theatre Technician to join the team at the UEA Drama Studio who can assist with the delivery of teaching across UG and PGT levels and the running of the building as a venue.
You will contribute towards the creative performance culture of the UEA Drama Studio. You will need practical experience of all technical aspects of delivering a stage production to a public audience and therefore will have experience of a flexible working pattern. We are especially looking for someone with an express interest in aspects of lighting.
The role involves interacting with students on a regular basis, so you will have good interpersonal skills. You will be self-motivated and able to work independently, a problem solver as well as being a key member of our Drama Studio team.
Our teaching is heavily practical in nature and relies upon extensive use of our theatre facilities. We also have a rich culture of extracurricular performances and visiting productions. Our programme is global in vision, inclusive, and welcomes students from all over the world. Situated in Norwich, one of the UNESCO Cities of Literature, UEA contributes to, and is part of, a vital creative culture.
This full-time post is available immediately on an fixed term contract basis until 31 July 2027.
Benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 20 November 2026
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