Job Description

Mission: To be known throughout the UK as a leading producer of quality theatre and inspiring engagement programmes for non-traditional theatre audiences. To be a key organisation through which audiences can develop a love for theatre in all its forms.

Purpose: Putting our audiences and participants at the heart of all we do. We bring joy and laughter to people by putting real Liverpool lives on stage, presenting our work in a unique way to engage non-traditional theatre audiences.

Belief: That our brand of theatre production and participation programmes can be enjoyed by most people whether they have had previous theatre experiences or not.

Core Values:

Liverpool's Royal Court

Discovers and nurtures Liverpool talent on stage and off

Creates high quality, made-for-audiences entertainment and participation activities

Includes all audiences, especially those from low socio-economic backgrounds

Shows the best of Liverpool to the world

Senior Sound Technician

Duration: Permanent

Salary: 30,000 - 35,000 per annum

Working Hours/Pattern: 40hrs per week, including evenings and weekends. Additional hours may be required determined by the need of the business. The post holder can take time off in lieu with authorisation from line manager.

Reporting to: Technical Manager

Responsible for: No direct management. Supervision of casual/freelance staff.

Annual Leave: 28 days per annum including bank holidays

Location: Liverpool's Royal Court Theatre, 1 Roe Street, Liverpool, L1 1HL

About this role:

The post holder will work primarily on productions and events within the Main House in a Sound No.1 capacity, including musical theatre mixing and QLab playback of the sound for performances, but with work on performances and events in the Studio and Other Spaces, in a Sound, Lighting or Stage capacity as required. As a member of the Technical Department, the post holder will be responsible for assisting with the preparation of, setting up and a variety of operational duties in respect of the productions and events staged by the theatre and external companies, as well as the routine maintenance of the facility, as directed by the Technical Manager.

Key responsibilities:

To act as the Primary Sound Engineer in the Main House.

Setting up and programming QLab and the Sound Desk for Daytime Events and assist in programming QLab and the Sound Desk for the Main Performances.

Set up any bands and instruments for rehearsals and productions.

With other members of the Technical Department, set up sound, lighting and AV equipment as needed.

Assist in the preparation & maintain accurate plots and records detailing all aspects of performance related equipment.

Maintain and oversee the proper functioning of the sound system and related instruments & equipment.

Troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues related to the sound system and related instruments & equipment

To promote and safeguard the welfare of persons for whom you are responsible for and meet.

To ensure full compliance with all statutory regulations and health and safety requirements, communicating concerns to the line manager.

To attend training as required.

Support and oversee external technicians and users of the performance, meeting and event spaces

Support and assist with Lighting, AV, Stage, Flying and Rigging if required.

In consultation with Head of Production and Technical Manager

To hire /purchase specialist equipment as needed

To identify key staff and provide training on equipment and processes as required.

To ensure staff & freelancers have adequate knowledge of productions, theatre use and equipment for all events

To ensure adequate event and technical support is in place when absent

To provide first-line maintenance support for all relevant technical equipment, machines, fixtures and fittings

To ensure all equipment is stored safely and is accessible to others when absent

To liaise with IT staff over software requirements and system support

Other Duties

Attend and contribute to staff and departmental meetings

Undertake training and development as required

Any other duties as may be reasonably required

Act as associate Sound Designer where appropriate

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Essential

Experience working in Live Theatre and Musicals, ideally in a producing house or equivalent.

Strong, proven experience in mixing for Live Theatre and Musicals.

Experience setting up and working with Bands and Actor/-Musicians in a stage setting

Experience with using and maintaining Radio Mics

Proficient programming of QLAB

Working Knowledge of Yamaha sound desks and Dante networks

Good knowledge of current sound equipment and practices

Ability to demonstrate initiative and adaptability

Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Proficient user of Microsoft Office.

Desirable

Strong, proven experience in lighting, stage or flying and rigging, and a good working knowledge of the other disciplines.

Good knowledge of AV and projection for use in a theatre environment

Ability to solder, install, repair and maintain cables & electronics

Good knowledge of Vectorworks and AutoCAD

Ability to comfortably work at height using a variety of access equipment including ladders and tallescopes

Knowledge of Green Go Digital Comms & Interspace Cuelights

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company events Discounted or free food
Schedule:

Monday to Friday Weekend availability
Application question(s):

Please fill the below given equity, diversity and inclusion form.
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Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/08/2025
Reference ID: Senior Sound Technician