Production & Technical Apprentice

Opportunity information

Salary £27008 - £27008 per year

Duration 24 months

Advert closing date 13/11/2026

Description

The Royal Albert Hall is one of the world’s most iconic entertainment venues. We have 2 exciting opportunities to join our Production and Technical team where you will gain valuable production and technical skills and experience to kick start your career in this field, while gaining a national vocational qualification.

Production & Technical Apprentice (24 months fixed term contract)

This position is part of the ELEVATE scheme from Lambeth council and therefore is only available for residents under Lambeth Council - Please find if you are eligible here.

Please do not apply unless you are a resident.

The Royal Albert Hall is one of the world’s most iconic entertainment venues, with an unrivalled history of events and performances from world-class artists. Part of our ambition is to increase the diversity of our workforce by creating opportunities for young people who want to learn whilst working. We have 2 exciting opportunities to join our Production and Technical team where you will gain valuable production and technical skills and experience to kick start your career in this field, while gaining a national vocational qualification.

Key elements of the apprenticeship will involve:

• Lighting/Audio duties eg preparing equipment in readiness for shows then de-prepping and maintaining ready for deployment.
• Rigging duties eg supporting with loads in and load out, installing, rigging equipment as required whilst under supervision
• Maintenance duties eg consumables stock control, upkeep of technical/staging/rigging areas.
• General duties eg assist with all event spaces/show requirements,

You will gain practical experience, and essential skills through a blend of workplace learning, formal training, and hands-on practice, and complete the Creative Industries Production Technician Level 3 Standard. You will be supported through your apprenticeship journey by our Production and Technical Team, our external training provider and our Learning and Development Manager.

Criteria

• A genuine interest in gaining experience in business admin, health and safety practice and a desire to learn
• Be aged 18 and over
• Be eligible to work in the UK.

Please note this apprenticeship is not already educated to degree level.

We are interested in hearing from individuals who may not be in education or employment or have had setbacks in life and are now ready to embark on a new career journey.

Working hours will usually be 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend and evening work as and when required. Working hours will include 1 day for training sessions and for studying, as required by apprenticeship training rules.

Please see full pack here

The closing date for this role is 13 November 2026 at 12pm

This position is part of the ELEVATE scheme from Lambeth council and therefore is only available for residents under Lambeth Council - Please find if you are eligible here.

Entry requirements

• A genuine interest in gaining experience in business admin, health and safety practice and a desire to learn
• Be aged 18 and over
• Be eligible to work in the UK
• Maths and English GCSE at grade C/4 or above

Training to be provided

Production Technician - Creative Venue Pathways Level 3 Standard

Apprentices learn the skills they need on the job with the guidance of a development coach who is an expert from industry. You’ll finish your apprenticeship with a recognised qualification, valuable industry experience, money, and substantial opportunities for promotion.

Summative Portfolio

You will be expected to deliver projects throughout the apprenticeship. Each project would involve research, knowledge and may be submitted in writing, a presentation or professional discussion.

Seminars and Qualifications:
All CVT apprentices are enrolled onto a vendor qualification called the ABTT Bronze award. This will come with training sessions – covering the following:

Training Session 1 – Manual Handling & Health and Safety at Work Act Develop an understanding of manual handling, injuries and the UK theatre code of conduct.

Training Session 2 – Electrical Fundamentals To develop an understanding of basic electricity

Training Session 3 – Knots & Splicing Develop a basic understanding into knots commonly used in theatre

Training Session 4 – Fundamentals of Flying An introduction to manual flying systems within the theatre

Training Session 5 – Safe Use of Temporary Access Equipment Understanding safe handling of Access Equipment and covering relevant terminology

Training Session 6 – Revision session on ABTT Exam ABTT mock questions and covering what has previously been learnt in preparation for the exam

For a full overview of the CVT standard please click on the following link: https://creativealliance.org.uk/apprenticeships/creative-venue-technician-level-3/

Things to consider

Working hours will usually be 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend and evening work as and when required. Working hours will include 1 day for training sessions and for studying, as required by apprenticeship training rules.

Skills required

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Future prospects

The apprenticeship is a 24 month fixed term contract

Hours per week 37.5

Working week Mon to Fri with weekend work

London, Greater London, United Kingdom, SW7 2AP