Technical Apprentice

Creatively support and deliver the Marlowe’s own live performance productions Contribute to the upkeep of the Marlowe venue and touring production sets and equipment Read, interpret, and give appropriate technical advice to colleagues and clients Work in a safe and legal way to comply with regulatory and legislative requirements and industry best practice Develop effective working relationships both internally and externally To drive your own career and skills development, making the most of the opportunities made available to you To live and represent the Marlow

Training:

Alongside working with our dynamic and resilient technical team you will develop a broad range of technical skills and knowledge. The successful apprentices will complete the Level 3 Creative Industries Production Technician – Creative Venue Technician pathway. Learning will take place on-site in the theatre and online with your apprenticeship provider, Access Industry.

Training Outcome:
Apprentices may go on to become a Venue Technician, Theatre Technician or Stage Technician They could also pursue specialisms in Lighting, Sound, Video and Automation

Employer Description:
The Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury is one of the UK’s most successful large-scale regional theatres (UK Theatre of the Year in the Stage Awards 2022). Our mission is to be the engine house for the performing arts in Kent, shaping the spirit of our region. We bring West End musicals, national companies, a symphony orchestra season and high-profile tours to Kent audiences, in a year-round programme of theatre, dance, opera, music and comedy in our 1,200-seat Main House. Next year we begin producing large-scale plays made in Kent and touring nationally. Our 150-seat Studio is dedicated to the development of new ideas, with a mix of R&D with resident and visiting companies, sharings and presented shows, plus a home-produced family show at Christmas. Our ground-breaking work with young people focuses on skills development and includes co-delivery of a UAL Level 3 Performing Arts course with East Kent Colleges Group; being the national home of Matthew Bourne’s New Adventures’ Cygnet School and the RSC’s Associate Theatre in the South East. We recently launched our Writers Room, developing regional talent and supporting our producing aspirations. As the largest performing arts employer in the region, we are committed to developing the workforce of the future, providing apprenticeships and work experience opportunities for over 100 young people every year across all areas of theatre-making. We are also fast outgrowing our spaces and developing major capital projects as a result, including turning the 800-year-old Poor Priests’ Hospital within the city walls into a Creative Learning Centre and free heritage destination, with support from Levelling Up and the National Lottery Heritage Fund. We are also looking towards the long-term development of our theatre building, increasing our technical and producing capacity. Our investment in our loyalty strategy has ensured that we have consistently strong and engaged audiences for our varied programme. We’ve also received recognition from our industry, winning a Stage Award for our innovative approach to supporting the theatre sector and a Workforce Award from UK Theatre for our investment in our People Plan, ensuring our high calibre team are rewarded and supported. We are a Creative Green organisation and are committed to taking action on climate change and environmental sustainability. The Marlowe Theatre is an inclusive employer. We value difference and recruit by merit based on fair and open competition. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds regardless of gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, citizenship, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We want to hear from all sectors including veterans. We are a Creative Green organisation and are committed to taking action on climate change and environmental sustainability.

Working Hours :
The Marlowe’s performances happen mostly in the evenings and at weekends. In order to deliver the best service to our customers, all of our posts, whether frontline, strategic, planning or support roles, require some evening and weekend working. Shifts to be confirmed.

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Organisation skills,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Good interpersonal skills,Theatre production skills,Approachable,Outgoing,Collaborative,Passionate about theatre,Basic level of general theatre,Awareness of health and safety,Knowledge of theatre industry,Worked on performances,Worked on productions