Are you looking for a practical route into the creative industries? Would you like to learn directly from experienced professionals in a working environment? Do you want to develop useful skills, kick-start or change the direction of your career and gain a nationally-recognised qualification? Then our Technical Apprenticeships may be for you!

We're recruiting for a Technical Theatre Apprentice to join us from September, to work in our busy Production department across lighting, sound and stage. This opportunity provides experience, skills, knowledge and formal training whilst working on a range of professional theatre productions across our three stages and elsewhere.

The Technical Theatre Apprenticeship post suits those who are 18+ and looking for the next step. This role is aimed at a practically-minded, energetic and committed person who is passionate about theatre and live arts. 

No previous experience in theatre or live events is necessary for this role, just a passion and interest in theatre.

Technical Apprenticeships at CFT are hands-on, paid, working roles, learning all the skills required of a professional Technician equipping them to enter the industry after the fixed two-year term. You will receive a nationally recognised Level 3 Creative Industries Production Technician Apprenticeship qualification, whilst working with some of the most eminent industry professionals in the country.

All previous CFT apprentices have gone on to work professionally across the Performing Arts industry including on tours and in the West End in a variety of roles. Work in the Live Events sector would also be suited to the skills developed in this role.

Join us for more information!

Have a read of the job description (you can download this below). If you want to find out more about apprenticeships and working at CFT, as well as getting some advice on how to apply and meet some of the team, we are running an event in the Festival Theatre Foyer on:

• Saturday 21st June  10.30 – 12.00
• Saturday 5th July    10.30 – 12.00

We recommend registering by emailing recruitment@cft.org.uk to let us know which session you’d like to attend, but if you haven’t then please don’t let that stop you attending. You're welcome to bring your parents, carers or partner with you to these events .

How to apply

When you're ready to apply, please send your CV and a covering letter or a video to recruitment@cft.org.uk by 10am 11 July. Remember to say what role you are applying for as we have other recruitment happening alongside this post.

What we would like to see included in your CV is: 

• Details of your educational qualifications  
• Details of any work, work experience and any experience over the last two years – paid or voluntary 

What we would like to see in your covering letter/video is: 

• Why is this post of interest to you?
• what do you hope to gain from this apprenticeship?
• what makes you the best candidate 
• Let us know any experience or knowledge you have of theatre or live events that you feel is relevant to show us your passion for the live arts industry. (Maximum 500 words)

And

• Please tell us about your personal interests, hobbies and achievements that you are proud of so we can get a sense of who you are. (Maximum 250 words)