Theatre Technician

The Byre Theatre, part of the University of St Andrews, is looking for a full time Theatre Technician, to join the highly regarded technical team at this busy 216 seat venue with its programme of professional theatre, dance music and comedy, screenings, community and student productions and events including the term time resident student led Barron Theatre.

This post joins two existing full time and two part time technicians, line managed by the Deputy Technical and Operations Manager and under the supervision of the Head of Technical and Operations. The post holder will be key in ensuring the safe, efficient and sustainable delivery of events and performances with a range of partners, clients and colleagues.

The post holder will operate shows and help maintain specialist equipment and systems on a daily basis while assisting in the maintenance of the premises.

Further information and informal enquiries may be directed to David Venters, email: - or in his absence Bee George -

Employees of the University have access to a wide range of staff benefits including:

• Financial contribution to relocation
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• 30 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays.

Applications are particularly welcome from people from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME)

Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of the St Andrews experience and form a central pillar of the University Strategy. We strive to create a fair and inclusive culture demonstrated through our commitment to diversity awards (Athena Swan, Carer Positive, Race Charters). We celebrate diversity by promoting profiles of BAME, LGBTIQ+ Disabled and Neurodiverse staff and supporting networks including the Staff BAME Network; Staff with Disabilities or Neurodiversity Network; Staff LGBTIQ+ Network; and the Staff Parents & Carers Network. Full details available online:

This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Information on other visa options is available at or by contacting our HR Immigration Team on -

Closing Date: 16 December 2025Interview Date: 8/9 January 2026

Please quote ref: TG1220DD

The Byre Theatre

Salary: £27,319 - £31,236 per annum

Start Date: As soon as possible

School/Unit: The Byre Theatre

Posted: 18/11/2025

Closing date: 16/12/2025

Closing time: 23:59