Job description

Automation Assistant (My Neighbour Totoro) (1580)

The Royal Shakespeare Company is looking to appoint an Automation Assistant for its production of My Neighbour Totoro to the Gillian Lynne Theatre, London

This position is offered as a fixed term contract, commencing on 06 October 2025.

As Automation Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the smooth and safe running of My Neighbour Totoro, assisting with the operation and maintenance of the show's automation systems to the highest standard. You will respond promptly to any technical issues, contribute to the delivery of rehearsals and performances, and provide support during publicity and access events. This is a hands-on position within a technically ambitious production, requiring a proactive and collaborative approach., it is essential that you have the following skills and experience:

Experience as a member of an automation team of a large-scale live theatre production with multiple automated scenic elements.
Experience in regular maintenance and repair of automation systems
Practical understanding of theatre staging, stage engineering, rigging, slinging, and flying.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Wednesday 24 September 2025 and you must be available to interview in the week commencing 29 September 2025.

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email jobs@rsc.org.uk

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.

We can offer great benefits and aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.

We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work. We welcome candidates who will support and advocate the RSC's environmental objectives continuing to improve our sustainability work and actions both on and off stage.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.

Artistic/Executive:Artistic
Position Type:Fixed term (Full Time)
Closing Date:24 September 2025
Salary:Weekly Salary in line with the SOLT / BECTU agreement