Sound Technician No.3

Are you an experienced Sound Technician? Can you operate and plot sound for shows on Digico SDt & Axiant software. Do you enjoy providing hands-on support setting up sound for shows? Are you available to start a fixed term contract in early October until mid Janaury?

We are looking for an experienced Sound Technician to program & operate as the No.3 / Radio Mic Technician position on Wendy & Peter Pan & Twelfth Night at the Barbican, London, with supervisory responsibility and to participate in the management of the Department. To assist and deputise for the No. 2 sound and work with members of the department in ensuring that effective and efficient technical support is in place for all productions.

Reporting to the Head of Sound, your responsibilities will include (please see the job description and person specification for the comprehensive list):

• Operating and plotting sound for shows on Digico SDt & Axiant sound desks.
• Helping with fault-finding, repair, and maintenance of sound equipment.
• To deputise for the No.2 as appropriate.
• Complying with RSC health and safety policies.
• Ensure up-to-date archive & show backups are kept.

The right person for this role will have:

• Working knowledge and understanding of sound and communications in a theatre environment
• An understanding and familiarity of Digico SDt & Axiant software
• Good team leadership and supervisory skills with clear thought and instruction.
• Good communication and teamworking skills

This role is offered as a full-time, fixed term contract from 6 October 2025 until 18 January 2026, working 48 hours per week average, typically worked 6 out of 7 days, Monday to Sunday, based at the Barbican in London.

Application Process

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email [email protected]

The role will close at midnight on 16 August and interviews will be week commencing 26 August.

About the RSC

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability. 

We can offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.

We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work. We welcome candidates who will support and advocate the RSC's environmental objectives continuing to improve our sustainability work and actions both on and off stage.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.