Sound & Video Technician

April - August 2026

We are currently recruiting for a Sound & Video Technician to work as a member of our Sound & Video team to deliver high quality technical services to productions at Glyndebourne and any other venue where the company may perform. The role will require a strong sound and/or video bias, with a working knowledge of general theatrecraft.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Prepare, rig, focus, operate, maintain and troubleshoot, sound and video equipment for productions and infrastructure/installed systems.
• To be the sole sound and video technician for performances including assisting with scene changes as required.
• Prepare and update accurate show notes, cue sheets, risk assessments, method statements and other documentation as appropriate.
• To run rehearsals, show changeovers and performances ensuring they are executed smoothly and to time.
• To prioritise workloads in a rapidly changing environment.
• Provide support to other departments in their use of sound and video systems.
• To edit videos for archival purposes.
• To maintain backstage areas to the highest standard.
• To work with an awareness of sustainability and environmental impact.
• To work alongside others in a safe and efficient manner.
• To work across 7 days including unsocial hours.
• Any other duties as reasonably required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Essential

• Previous experience of working in sound or video in professional theatre, music or corporate events.
• Detailed knowledge of the use and maintenance of a range of professional sound and video equipment.
• A detailed working knowledge of Qlab.
• Familiarity with digital mixing consoles.
• An understanding of analogue and digital sound and video monitoring systems within a theatrical environment.
• Experience working with projection systems.
• Experience working with networked audio, video and control systems.
• Knowledge of safe rigging practices.
• An awareness of health and safety within a theatrical environment.
• An understanding of theatrical control systems: OSC, sACN, ipMIDI.
• Proficient in the use of Windows, Apple & Google computer systems.
• An ability and willingness to learn new skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Must work excellently alone or as part of a team.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• A genuine passion for theatre.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Training: Manual Handling, Working at Height, Electrical Safety.

Desirable

• An awareness of large scale repertory theatre.
• An ability to program media servers eg. Disguise
• Experience working with SSL digital mixing consoles.
• Experience with audio or video editing software.
• Experience fault finding complex systems.
• Experience with the implementation of show communications systems.
• A working knowledge of CAD systems: AutoCAD and/or Vectorworks
• An understanding of accessibility systems in a theatrical environment: Surtitles, Assisted Listening, Audio Description etc.
• A knowledge of network infrastructure.
• Experience working with creative teams.
• Experience with the EOS family of lighting consoles.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Training: ABTT Silver Electrics/Sound Award, IPAF, PAT Testing, Dante Level 1, Harness Training

Special Requirements

• To travel, when required, on Glyndebourne business.

Hours of Work

The basic hours of work are 39 per week plus overtime. You will be required to work longer shifts over 6 days during the busiest periods.

Rates of Pay and Benefits

The hourly rate of pay is £14.75 per hour with a guaranteed weekly salary of £722.75. 

Overtime rates will apply for any shift longer than 8 hours, a 6th day & Sunday working.

Over half a day’s paid holiday for each week worked (6.8 weeks holiday per annum pro rata inclusive of bank holidays).

We can offer a beautiful working environment, and the chance to see world-class opera. For those without their own transport we have a free minibus service to and from Lewes railway station.

We also offer :

• Subsidised dining at our onsite restaurants
• Discount at the Glyndebourne shop
• Staff events
• Corporate Gym memberships
• Free Pilates and Zumba classes
• Free tea and coffee
• Free on-site parking 
• An onsite Physiotherapist 
• Cost price electric car charging
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Long service awards
• Discount at various highstreet retailers through the Glyndebourne benefits hub

How to Apply

Glyndebourne is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Registered Charity. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for vacancies, including ethnically diverse and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented in our workforce.

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply Now;’ to submit your application. Candidates must be able to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.

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The closing date for applications is Sunday 15 February 2026

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If relevant to you, please inform us of this in your covering letter. If you have any questions in relation to this or if you would like this advert sent to you in a larger or dyslexia friendly font then please contact a member of the HR team at recruitment@glyndebourne.com.