Technical Coordinator

• Eastern Angles

• Address: Ipswich Suffolk IP1 2LQ

• Salary: 28000 - 30000 per annum

• Hours: Full Time 5 days a week from (9.30am - 6pm) with the possibility of some evening and weekend working hours

• Contract:Fixed term for 18 months

• Reference:0542

Eastern Angles are excited to welcome a Technical Coordinator to our imaginative and supportive this role you will manage and coordinate all technical operational and venue related activities at the Eastern Angles Centre ensuring smooth delivery of productions rehearsals hires and events. You will support Eastern Angles own touring productions and help develop a sustainable model for hosting visiting performances and community use.

This role will include travel across Suffolk and East Anglia and attendance at performances/events.

About us

Eastern Angles is more than a theatre company. We are a charity a lifeline of culture and connection dedicated to telling stories that celebrate the people places and heritage of the East of England. Combining creativity with a strong community focus we produce high-quality touring theatres that reaches audiences in both traditional venues and unexpected rural spaces such as village halls community centres libraries schools and even care homes.

Core Responsibilities

Venue Management:

• oversee the day-to-day running of the Eastern Angles Centre including the rehearsal room community space and studio theatre

• ensure the venue operates safely efficiently and in compliance with all health and safety fire and licensing regulations

• maintain technical and facility inventories scheduling regular maintenance testing and servicing of equipment

• liaise with the General Manager to coordinate room hires venue bookings and scheduling

• act as primary keyholder responsible for venue opening closing and security protocols.

Technical Management

• oversee the technical elements of Eastern Angles productions rehearsals and visiting performances

• oversee and operate lighting sound projection and stage management systems for in-house and visiting shows

• support the setup fit-up and get-out of productions at both the Eastern Angles Centre and on tour

• ensure that all productions meet technical and safety standards maintaining risk assessments and documentation

• develop and maintain a technical hire and maintenance schedule for the studio theatre and rehearsal spaces.

Touring and Visiting Company Support

• liaise with the General Manager and Artistic Director to provide technical and logistical support for touring productions

• coordinate with visiting artists and production teams to meet their technical needs and ensure a positive experience at the venue

• support the planning and delivery of get-ins get-outs and changeovers for visiting productions.

People and Collaboration

• supervise freelance and casual technical staff ensuring appropriate training and induction

• work collaboratively with the General Manager Production and Creative teams and front-of-house staff to deliver a seamless visitor and artist experience

• support community groups and local artists in their use of the venue encouraging creative participation and access.

Health Safety and Compliance

• serve as the venues technical and health & safety lead maintaining compliance documentation

• conduct risk assessments and ensure adherence to fire electrical and general workplace safety standards

• ensure that staff and volunteers are trained in safe venue and technical procedures.

About You

Essential:

• you have proven experience in technical theatre

• strong working knowledge of lighting sound and stage management systems

• experience with health and safety compliance risk assessments and technical documentation

• excellent organisational and problem-solving skills

• ability to work collaboratively in a small team and manage multiple priorities

• strong communication and interpersonal skills; confidence liaising with visiting companies and community groups

• willingness to work flexibly including evenings and weekends.

Desirable:

• experience working within a small-scale touring company or community arts organisation

• knowledge of digital and livestreaming technologies

• full clean UK driving licence.

How to apply

To apply please send a CV (no more than 3 pages) and a covering letter (no more than 2 pages) via email to: explaining why you are interested in the role and how your skills and experience match the person specification.

Please also include contact details for two referees.

Closing date: 7 January 2026.

Eastern Angles is committed to inclusion diversity and equal opportunity. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.