Venue and Touring Technician

The Role of Venue and Touring Technician

National Dance Company Wales embraces the distinctive voices of artists from near and far. We commission bold artistic collaborations with dance at their heart. We share dance of ambition and imagination in theatres, public spaces, festivals and immersive settings.                                                                                                                      

We inspire everyone to move by nourishing talent and insight, enabling new ideas to emerge and develop. NDCWales is looking for an enthusiastic and energetic person who shares our passion for dance and can support us in creating unforgettable live performance experiences in Wales, the UK and Internationally.

The Venue and Touring Technician reports to the Head of Production and offers support in three main areas:

• Offering technical support to Choreographers, Designers and the Production Team while producing and creating new work/re-stage previous work.
• Touring our work nationally and internationally, taking a leading role in get-ins, fits-ups and get-outs and operating Lighting/Sound during performances.
• Support the Head of Production with the running of the Dance House as a receiving Performance Venue.​​​​​​​

We recognise the positive values of diversity. We promote equality and challenge discrimination, and because we want to reflect the society in which we work and love, we particularly welcome applications from people who are d/Deaf and disabled and of the Global Majority.

Key Responsibilities

Production

• Undertake the role of Production Electrician when required
• Assist Lighting Designers with lighting programming
• Operate lighting/sound during performances and events
• Support the Head of Production with technical and production administration requirements
• Ensure that accurate and appropriate records are made and kept during the rehearsal period

Touring

• Tour the company’s work nationally and internationally
• Assist with each production get in, fit up and get out as determined by the Head of Production
• Operate lighting/sound during performances and events
• Assist with pre-show and interval changes (including scenic changes)
• Lead on the rigging, focusing and any pre-programming of lighting/sound equipment on tour
• Assist with the installation and operating of other technical elements
• Assist the Head of Production in creating lighting plans & paperwork
• Assist with the supervision of crew
• Maintenance of technical equipment whilst on tour

Building

• Support the rigging, focusing and programming of lighting and sound equipment used in the Dance House by NDCWales or by external companies
• Assist with the installation and operating of other technical elements such as flys, set and staging used in the Dance House by NDCWales or by external companies
• Support Dance House activity by external hires, acting as the Duty Electrician during perfromances and events 

performances and events

• Assist with the supervision of casual crews, as required
• Assist with the annual LOLER, COSHH and PAT testing within the building
• Assist with maintenance of lighting and technical equipment
• Ensure all areas are kept clear and tidy, resolving or reporting any issues to the Head of Production
• Assist the Head of Production with smooth running and maintenance of the storage unit.

General

• Read and interpret lighting plans, technical riders and other paperwork
• Attend production, company and departmental meetings as required
• Ensure that NDCWales’ Health and Safety policies and Risk Assessments are followed
• Deputise for Head of Production as required
• Play an active part in development, promotion and implementation of all NDCWales policies including bilingualism, anti-racism, anti-oppression, representation, access, environmental sustainability and health and safety.

Please note that this job description is a guide to the nature of the work required by the Venue and Touring Technician and the post holder may be required to undertake other duties appropriate to the nature of the post as agreed with the Head of Production.

Person Specification

Candidates should not be put off applying if they do not demonstrate full competency in all the below areas. We would expect candidates to be able to demonstrate a level of competency in the majority of these fields.

• Good rigging, focusing and lantern maintenance skills
• Comfortable working at height
• Experience of plotting and operating experience of ETC lighting consoles
• Previous theatre and/or touring experience
• Knowledge of electrical maintenance and PAT testing
• Experience working with lighting designers and other creative team members
• Experience in using Computer Aided Design software
• Experience with other technical aspects used in theatre such as flying, sound and video equipment
• Ability to drive vans and larger vehicles
• Working at height training and IPAF licensing is desirable, though full training will be provided
• Ability to respond to problems creatively, calmly and positively
• An open and flexible approach, willingness to learn and develop new skills
• Excellent team worker with the ability to work to deadlines
• Enthusiasm and a passion for the live performance sector
• Ability to speak Welsh or willingness to learn.

Job Pack

This job pack contains all the information about the job and about the company and the context you'll be working within 

How to Apply

If you would like to talk about this opportunity in more detail before applying, please contact: recruitment@ndcwales.co.uk

If you would like to apply with audio, video or a form accessible to you, please do so.

Please complete the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form and send along with your CV and a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) outlining how you fulfil the person specification and the skills you can bring to the roles to: recruitment@ndcwales.co.uk

In your covering letter please outline, and in the order set out in the job pack, how you meet and fulfil the requirements outlined in the Person Specification. Additionally, please set out why you would like to be considered for the role and your motivation.

In your CV, please evidence your skills and experience plus:

• Names and contact details for two employment/professional referees. (References will not be contacted until candidates are invited to a second interview)
• A statement that you have the right to work in the UK or require a work permit to do so
• Please complete the Equal Opportunities form, which is for monitoring purposes and is separate to your application

Closing date for applications: 12.00 noon Monday 24 November 2025

Recruitment Pledge

We will contact every candidate, whether they are shortlisted for interview or not. Disabled candidates who demonstrate that they meet the person specification will be invited for an interview, and we are committed to meeting access requirements; just let us know what you need.

Equality

NDCWales aims for dance to be part of everyone’s life and presents its work in different formats and contexts across Wales and around the world. We believe diversity should be fully embedded into our organisational culture and values, and we are continuing to expand the diversity of the company and its work. To that end we are talking with and listening to people from a range of communities, to bring understanding and insight, and to identify changes we can make. Details of the action we are taking can be found in our Strategic Equality Plan.

Social Justice

Social justice, equality and fairness are at the core of everything NDCWales does. We are committed to ensuring that everyone in Wales has equal opportunity to access dance. NDCWales will seek to ensure that no one receives less favourable treatment because of having a protected characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from people who are underrepresented in the arts sector, and from those who experience discrimination due to race, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, disability or age.

Data Protection

The information you provide will be used to create a shortlist for interviews and to inform our decision of who to appoint. All your details will be held securely with access limited only to those involved in the recruitment process. Your application will be kept on file for at least three months after the closing date and destroyed no later than twelve months after. Recruitment equal opportunities data is also anonymised and used internally to identify ways to improve our processes and reach the widest possible pool of candidates. Submission of your application to us indicates your consent to your data being used in this manner.