We're seeking a Lead Technician to join our Exhibitions and Programme teams. FACT has an international reputation for producing innovative, ground-breaking exhibitions featuring newly commissioned and produced artworks by artists at all stages of their careers, working at the intersection of art and technology.

Each year, we support, commission, and work with dozens of artists and creatives, offering career-enhancing opportunities to develop and present ambitious new work. The Lead Technician is a key point of contact throughout projects, working closely with artists and external suppliers, managing FACT’s technical resources, and ensuring that FACT’s technical capabilities are used to their best advantage.

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Closing date: Tuesday 3 March 2026, 23:59

The Lead Technician is a full-time position within FACT’s Exhibitions and Programme teams, responsible for meeting the technical needs of FACT’s artistic programme. The role oversees a part-time technician and freelance exhibition technicians and leads the technical design, planning, and delivery of FACT’s artistic programme, including exhibitions, creative and artistic projects, learning programmes, and events.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong interest in contemporary art and artistic processes, and a desire to explore how new technologies can shape experimental and extraordinary experiences. The Lead Technician will play a key role in advancing FACT’s use of technology, ensuring the organisation remains at the forefront of new developments through research, experimentation, and engagement with emerging initiatives.

The role also includes responsibility for the organisation, maintenance, and upkeep of FACT’s technical equipment, as well as supporting wider organisational activities by undertaking duties led by other departments as required. In addition, the Lead Technician will collaborate closely with the Buildings and Operations teams to ensure that FACT’s artistic programme aligns with organisational health and safety requirements and existing infrastructure, and will provide technical consultation on capital projects where these support artistic outcomes.

• Oversee the creative design, planning, and delivery of the technical aspects of FACT exhibitions, public programmes, and residencies, coordinating with artists, the programme team, curators, technical staff, and external contractors.
• Recruit, manage, and lead installation teams for each project, overseeing project delivery and developing maintenance strategies for each exhibition.
• Lead projects safely in line with all health and safety procedures.
• Provide ongoing maintenance support, including documentation and troubleshooting training for key staff, particularly Front of House teams.
• Lead the development of creative projects using emerging and creative technologies, electronics, and audiovisual systems to support exhibitions, events, and residencies, including providing technical leadership for off-site projects when required.
• Contribute to the maintenance, inventory, and management of FACT’s equipment and spaces, adopting a total quality control approach to continuously review and improve processes.
• Act as lead advisor on FACT’s technology usage, identifying and sourcing new hardware and software to enhance artistic programming and organisational working practices.
• Contribute to the conceptual development of new programme strands and activities, advising on how emerging technologies can enhance FACT’s offer to artists, researchers, audiences, and stakeholders, particularly within Studio/Lab.
• Support the environmental sustainability of FACT’s artistic programme, ensuring projects align with FACT’s Environmental Sustainability policy.
• Provide consultation and technical advice on FACT capital projects.
• Work with the Operations team to deliver technology-led solutions for building maintenance and upgrades, including digital communication, signage, and permanent artworks.
• Develop and deliver training opportunities for technicians across exhibitions design and maintenance, including 3D drawing, scenic carpentry, AV installation, sound design, lighting, specialist equipment use, and production management.
• Support other aspects of FACT’s work, including assisting with on- and off-site events and hires.
• Act as an ambassador for FACT within the local technology and creative sector by engaging with relevant networks, events, and industry partners to foster collaborations and maintain professional relationships.
• Manage project budgets and expenditure records, ensuring delivery within allocated resources.
• Lead installation work involving physical activity, including lifting, operating tools and machinery, working at heights, and using elevated working platforms, in line with health and safety guidelines.

Essential skills and experience

• Excellent creative and technical problem-solving skills
• Demonstrable knowledge of AV disciplines, including audio, projection, video, IT, and lighting
• Strong interest in working with artists and creative practitioners
• Experience in scenic and UX design to create engaging and accessible installations
• Complete understanding of signal flow in multichannel audio and video installations
• Experience providing technical leadership for large- and mid-scale events such as exhibitions, festivals, and performances
• Working knowledge of video formats and standards, as well as post-production video and image preparation (e.g. Premiere Pro, Adobe Creative Suite including Photoshop and Illustrator, or similar)
• Proven ability to communicate technical issues clearly and succinctly without excessive technical jargon
• Experience leading teams of freelancers, working collaboratively, and managing workflows
• Experience working to tight timelines, with availability to work overtime and out of hours during installation periods
• A quick learner and logical thinker with a proven ability to adapt to new technologies

Desirable skills and experience

• Awareness of new and emerging technologies used by contemporary artists
• Professional experience troubleshooting computer hardware and software issues
• Working knowledge of CAD software such as Vectorworks or SketchUp
• Working knowledge of 3D rendering and game engine technologies
• Experience with creative technologies and electronics, including Raspberry Pi, Arduino, Processing, 3D printing, OpenFrameworks, and similar tools
• Working knowledge of maintaining and repairing electronic equipment
• Experience leading workshops or talks and participating in collaborative practices
• Experience maintaining relationships with artists, external clients, partners, and other stakeholders
• Ability to drive

• Company pension scheme
• Medicash health and wellbeing package
• 24/7 employee assistance support helpline
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Social activities
• Training and development programme - to support the successful candidate within this role, we will offer key skills training and mentorship, as necessary, including essential training/qualifications

To apply, please upload a CV and Cover Letter to the Application Form and complete a Confidential Equal Opportunities Survey: 

• Application Form

When uploading your files, please ensure they are labelled with your Name, CV or Cover Letter, and Post Title. CV’s and Cover Letters should be a maximum of 2 pages each. We accept word or pdf documents and video or audio files. 

• Confidential Equal Opportunities Survey

FACT is committed to providing equal access, so if you require any additional support during the application process, please contact our HR Administrator: recruitment@fact.co.uk

Key Dates

Application deadline: Tuesday 3 March 2026, 23:59
Interview 1: 25 March 2026
Interview 2: 30 March 2026

Everyone is Welcome

FACT Liverpool celebrates diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who identify as being/from the: Black, Asian or Global Ethnic Majority heritage, D/deaf, Disabled, Neurodivergent, differently-abled, LGBTQIA+ community, are from lower socio-economic backgrounds and/or have lived experience of racism and/or ableism. FACT understands that each of us brings our experiences and our own uniqueness to what we do. Supporting our FACT team means they are not appointed to represent specific groups. You can read our policy for Equality, Diversity and Inclusion on our website → www.fact.co.uk/edi

Disability Confident Employer

We are proud to be a disability confident employer which is a government scheme supporting employers in ensuring disabled people, and those with long term health conditions, are able reach their full potential within their organisation. The scheme will help us to ensure we are doing our very best in increasing our reach when recruiting and giving as many people as possible the opportunity to be a part of our team. All candidates will be asked if they wish to declare a disability on the application form for a vacancy at FACT Liverpool. You can read our Disability Confident Commitments in more detail here: fact.co.uk/disabilityconfident