The Events Technician works as part of a team to deliver the technical requirements for all events for UVB across The Rep and Library of Birmingham.

This role focuses on ensuring the smooth, safe and professional delivery of events, including the set‑up, operation and de‑rig of lighting, sound, AV and stage equipment, while maintaining clear communication with clients and the wider technical team. It involves providing excellent customer service, liaising with internal and external partners on technical requirements, carrying out minor equipment maintenance, and supporting a positive health and safety culture.

This role suits someone with experience in a similar technical or events environment, confident in communicating with organisers and delegates and able to co-ordinate multiple activities at once. You’ll bring strong organisational and communication skills, be computer literate, and able to problem‑solve under pressure with a positive, proactive and flexible approach.

Applications Close: Midday on Monday 8th June

Interviews: w/c 15th June

Vacancies will generally close by the deadline, however, we reserve the right to close the vacancy early if we receive a high volume of suitable applicants. We therefore advise candidates to submit their applications as soon as possible if they wish to be considered for the role. Any applications made after the deadline will not be considered.

• Free-to-use employee assistance service
• Staff ticket discount (when available)
• Staff discount in The Rep food and drink outlets (when available)
• 25% Season Ticket discount on parking at Q-Parks
• £5 day rates at Utilita Arena North and South Car Parks
• We actively encourage all staff to see our shows as we believe that this enhances everyone’s experience as an employee and ambassador. To ensure everyone has a chance to attend shows every staff member is invited to attend press night for all The Rep's own productions along with further complimentary tickets where possible as well as competitive discounts throughout the year.

Please read the job description carefully before starting your application to ensure that you meet all of the essential criteria and are able to provide evidence in your application to support these areas. Only relevant information will be considered when shortlisting candidates.

The Rep is a Disability Confident Employer and we participate in the ‘Offer an Interview’ scheme. This means we will offer an interview to anyone who is D/deaf or has a disability for the post who meets the minimum criteria. By ‘minimum criteria’ we mean that you must provide us with evidence in your application form which demonstrates that you generally meet the level required for each competence (or could with reasonable support), as well as meeting any of the qualifications, skills or experience defined as essential in the person specification. If you would like to apply under this scheme please select this option on our application portal.

In line with GDPR, your application will be retained securely for 12 months before being destroyed if you are unsuccessful. A copy of our Privacy Policy is available on our website. If you are successful in your application, your information will be transferred to your HR file and will be kept in accordance with our Internal Privacy Policy.

The Rep is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults at risk. We foster a culture where all staff and volunteers are expected to report concerns regarding vulnerable individuals or the conduct of colleagues and others they encounter. As part of our safer recruitment practices, the suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers is thoroughly assessed.

Job Title: Events Technician

Contract Type: Casual worker agreement

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Hours: As and when required

Holidays: 12.07% of hours worked each month

Location of Work: The Rep, Birmingham

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