Job Vacancies

We are currently recruiting for the following roles:

Senior Technical Manager

We're looking for a Senior Technical Manager to join our team!

This is a key role at Shoreditch Town Hall, responsible for managing the smooth operation of all technical aspects  (including staffing) of the events and artistic programme, as well as all matters relating to technical maintenance and health and safety. The Senior Technical Manager will ensure a consistently high level of service for all artists, event hirers and users of the building so everyone has a positive experience.

We’re looking for a friendly and motivated individual: someone passionate about our work, who is prepared to get stuck in and make a significant contribution to the Town Hall.

Contract: Permanent
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week to include evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays where necessary

This role is offered on a full time basis, however we are flexible and open to considering part-time (4 days a week) applications, or a job share for the right candidate(s). Shoreditch Town Hall has busy periods (Spring/Autumn/Winter) and quiet periods (Summer) across the year, and this role does require evening and weekend work during busier periods. We welcome applications from candidates who may be returning to work after a pause in their career, and those who are looking to balance the role with other hobbies/work.

If you would like to discuss a more flexible working contract please mention this clearly in your cover letter.

How to Apply

For more information, including the full job description and person specification, download the Recruitment Pack by clicking here.

To apply, please submit your CV; your Additional Details Form (download by clicking here); and a Cover Letter (no more than 2 sides of A4) detailing your interest in, and suitability for, the role. Make sure to highlight your relevant experience and any training you might have.

If you would prefer to submit a video recording of your Cover Letter (no more than 5 minutes long) please ensure it is in a MP4 or MOV format.

Please send these three documents to jobs@shoreditchtownhall.com.

Please also complete the anonymised Equal Opportunities Form by clicking here.

Deadline: Wednesday 18 December 2024, 10am

Deadline extended

Friday 10th January 2025, 10am

CASUAL STAFF AND FREELANCERS

Although we're not actively recruiting for the following roles, we're always keen to hear from casual workers and freelancers. Please get in touch if your experience matches any of the below roles and we'll contact you when we have vacancies to fill.

casual FRONT OF HOUSE STAFF

Are you an enthusiastic and dedicated Front of House person with great customer service and an interest in performance and live events? Send us your CV and a few lines about why you'd like to join our Front of House team to info@shoreditchtownhall.com 

To find out more about the benefits of working with Shoreditch Town Hall as a Front of House member, download the Welcome pack with more information by clicking here.

Our Front of House team are paid the UK Living Wage.

photographers, videographers & GRAPHIC designers

Our marketing department are always keen to hear from live event and performance photographers, as well as videographers and graphic designers - especially those based locally in Hackney and east London.

If you'd like to be on our books, please send us your CV and examples of your work/portfolio to info@shoreditchtownhall.com 

freelance technicians

Do you have technical experience in performance, such as theatre, music, dance, comedy, cabaret, and live events like talks, conference, product launches, dinners and parties, filming, and rehearsals? Send us your CV and/or portfolio to info@shoreditchtownhall.com 

MADE IN SHOREDITCH: ARTIST WORKSPACE

Looking for a space to sit and get some work done? Our Made in Shoreditch: Artist Workspace initiative aims to support artist development and the creation of new live performance by providing a FREE workspace for artists.

Artists can book a desk for a day or week at a time, benefiting from a dedicated and safe communal working environment, interaction with other artists, and advice sessions with Town Hall staff.

You can find out more information, including details about how to book, by clicking here.

Shoreditch Town Hall is committed to being an equal opportunities employer and we actively encourage applicants from different backgrounds and with different experiences and skills.