Senior Theatre Technician

• Woodbridge School
• Address: Marryott House Burkitt Road Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4JJ
• Salary: 27518.46 - 30225 per annum
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week 52 weeks flexible working style
• Contract: Permanent
• Reference: 0789

We require a passionate and skilled Senior Theatre Technician to join our Theatre Team playing a key role in ensuring the smooth and professional delivery of productions events and theatre operations at Woodbridge School.

We are seeking a dedicated and highly organised individual to lead the technical operation of the Seckford Theatre working closely with the Theatre Manager to support all theatre activities including external hires school productions and events. The role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of technical theatre including lighting sound staging and audio-visual equipment while ensuring a safe and efficient environment that meets all health and safety standards.

The successful candidate will manage and maintain technical infrastructure oversee equipment and consumables lead theatre upgrades and support school productions through set prop and technical work as well as delivering an engaging Stage Crew programme for students.

As Duty Manager for events the post holder will be responsible for the safety of the theatre building equipment staff and visitors ensuring full compliance with health and safety procedures. This includes liaising with external hirers and event organisers briefing front-of house teams preparing pre-show technical documentation and completing post-event reports helping to ensure an outstanding experience for all theatre users audiences and participants.

To find out more

Please read the Job Recruitment Pack (pdf).

If you would like an informal discussion prior to submitting your application please contact James Wells Recruitment Administrator by calling on .

How to apply

To apply please submit your completed Application Form (Word) by email to

Alternatively submit your application form by post to arrive prior to the closing date and time to: People Team Seckford Foundation Marryott House Burkitt Road Woodbridge Suffolk IP12 4JJ.

For more information about the application and process please read the Explanatory Notes (pdf).

Closing date: 1.00 pm 19 June 2026.

Interview date: 22 June 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore if you are interested please submit your application as early as possible.

Woodbridge School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and successful candidates will be subject to an enhanced check from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).