Venue Technician

We are looking for a Venue Technician to join the Technical Theatre team at London’s most exciting entertainment venue. This role plays a key part in delivering high-quality, safe, and reliable technical operations across a range of live entertainment spaces at The Hippodrome Casino. You will be responsible for supporting and leading the technical delivery of live shows, DJs, performances, and events, ensuring consistently high standards within a vibrant, multi-venue environment.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and support technical operation for live shows, DJs, performers, and events across the venue
  • Operate sound, video, and playback systems (including sound desks and QLab) during live events
  • Carry out technical checks, testing, and event preparation to ensure smooth delivery
  • Troubleshoot live technical issues calmly and effectively in a fast‑paced environment
  • Liaise with performers, creatives, and internal teams to deliver consistent technical standards
  • Maintain safe working practices, ensuring compliance with health & safety procedures at all times
  • Operate and support networked audio, video, and control systems within defined permissions
  • Maintain safe working practices and ensure full compliance with health and safety requirements

What we are looking for:

  • Strong experience working as a Venue Technician or in a similar live events / technical role
  • Strong operational knowledge of live audio, video and playback systems within venue environments
  • Working knowledge of networked AV systems, including Dante audio networking
  • Experience operating user‑level audio control systems and networked video distribution platforms
  • Ability to support live events under pressure, maintaining focus, accuracy and professionalism
  • Strong communication skills, with confidence working alongside performers, creatives and wider teams
  • A proactive, reliable and hands‑on approach to technical delivery
  • A clear understanding of health and safety responsibilities in live venues
  • Commitment to upholding The Hippodrome’s brand values and delivering outstanding guest experiences

What We Offer:

  • 50% discount in the Hippodrome Casino's restaurants & bars
  • 30% off Magic Mike Live tickets for friends and family
  • Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
  • Mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to discounts for many retailers, leisure, food and entertainment establishments
  • Season ticket loans
  • Salary exchange Cycle to Work & Tusker electric vehicle schemes
  • Excellent foreign exchange rates
  • Life assurance
  • Company pension
Venue Technician

London, Greater London, United Kingdom

WC2H 7JH

£35,000.00
Permanent - Full-time
Posted today
Closing date: 13/05/2026
Job reference: BT1547743LonVT