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Monday, October 12, 2026 · Updated as listings and source records change
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Theatre & Production Operations Technician

Burnley College

Burnley, Lancashire, United Kingdom · Full Time · Music Education

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We are seeking a Theatre & Production Operations Technician to lead the day-to-day technical and operational management of the College Theatre and associated performance spaces, providing specialist technical support for curriculum delivery, productions, visiting productions, commercial venue hire, external events and wider College activities.

To apply for this role, you must have a good general education and ideally a HE Qualification in Technical Theatre, Production Arts, Live Events, Stage Management or related subject.

You will have knowledge of technical theatre lighting and sound systems as well as the ability to act as the lead technical contact for clients, visiting companies and external organisations.

The salary for this post is up to £30,340

Burnley College Sixth Form Centre provides first-class Further Education, University Education, Apprenticeship, business training and adult learning programmes, in the heart of Pennine Lancashire. Please also see our College Charter on the Burnley College website.

At Burnley College, we celebrate the diversity of all our staff, students and visitors. We provide a safe and supportive environment in which everyone is able to study and work to the best of their abilities and we are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all.

The College is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share in this commitment. Employment at the College is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post involving regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check.

To apply for this post, please complete the application form using the link below. If you experience any problems when completing the application form, please e-mail [email protected]

https://careers.burnley.ac.uk/applynow/

The closing date for this post is 12.00pm, Friday 30 October 2026.

The location for this role is on site delivery.

Please be aware that the College does not hold a Sponsorship Licence, and as such is unable to sponsor individuals for Skilled Worker Visas.

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Burnley, Lancashire, United Kingdom Location Report

By SBO+ Staff · Effective 2026-09-29

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Opportunity and Market

Burnley, Lancashire, United Kingdom has 1 linked active ArtistPro listing. National population supplies scale, but it does not establish city-level demand. [1]

Career Outlook

The national unemployment indicator provides broad context only. Occupation- and city-specific demand was unavailable from a validated jurisdictional dataset, so Career Opportunity and Career Safety scores are omitted. [3]

Compensation

GDP per capita is included solely as national economic context. It is not a salary-equivalency or purchasing-power calculation, and the listing’s currency, taxes, pension and contract terms must be verified. [2]

Housing and Cost of Living

Validated city-level housing and rent data were unavailable in this automated run. Candidates should use official or regulated local housing sources and avoid treating national economic indicators as rent estimates.

Commute

Validated city-level commute and transportation-cost data were unavailable. Confirm the exact worksite, transit availability and commuting rules with the employer before relocating.

Community Snapshot

United Kingdom national population and economic indicators provide country context; they do not support neighborhood-level claims about safety, culture or community fit. [1] [2]

Local Economy

The national unemployment and GDP-per-capita indicators describe the broader economy, not the city or employer. [3] [2]

Relocation Considerations

Work authorization, healthcare eligibility and tax obligations are jurisdiction-specific and can determine whether the role is viable. Use the official linked resources and confirm sponsorship directly with the employer. [4] [5] [6]

What I Wish I'd Known Before Taking the Job

A job offer does not itself prove visa eligibility, sponsorship, healthcare access or net take-home pay. Confirm all four before paying relocation costs. [4] [5] [6]

Methodology

This report uses World Bank national indicators and official jurisdictional resources. City-level figures and scores are omitted where authoritative data were not acquired.

Sources and freshness

  1. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-09-29.
  2. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-09-29.
  3. World Bank — effective 2025; retrieved 2026-09-29.
  4. United Kingdom government — effective 2026-09-29; retrieved 2026-09-29.
  5. United Kingdom government — effective 2026-09-29; retrieved 2026-09-29.
  6. United Kingdom government — effective 2026-09-29; retrieved 2026-09-29.