Lead Sound Tech – Theatre Festival 2026

Chichester Festival Theatre; Chichester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent arts organization in Chichester is seeking to build a talented backstage team for the Festival 2026 season. Roles include No. 1 Sound Technicians, Senior Sound Technicians, and Sound Technicians, all on fixed-term contracts. Responsibilities involve sound mixing for performances, leading sound teams, and ensuring effective operation of sound systems. Ideal candidates will have relevant theatre experience and skills with specific sound equipment. Competitive weekly rates are offered, with applications open until January 10, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in producing theatre for Senior Sound Technicians.
• Familiarity with show control systems such as Qlab for Sound Technicians.
• Proven track record with sound engineering for large scale events.

Responsibilities

• Lead sound mixing for large scale musical productions.
• Create and operate show mixes on radio mic’d plays.
• Responsible for radio mic running and show rigging.

Skills

Mixing large scale musicals

Experience with Digico SD T-series software

Radio mic experience

Show rigging and operation

Familiarity with Qlab

Job description

A prominent arts organization in Chichester is seeking to build a talented backstage team for the Festival 2026 season. Roles include No. 1 Sound Technicians, Senior Sound Technicians, and Sound Technicians, all on fixed-term contracts. Responsibilities involve sound mixing for performances, leading sound teams, and ensuring effective operation of sound systems. Ideal candidates will have relevant theatre experience and skills with specific sound equipment. Competitive weekly rates are offered, with applications open until January 10, 2026.