THE ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH THEATRE TECHNICIANS

Head of Technical and Facilities at Wilton’s Music Hall

Application closing date: 9 Feb 2026 8:00am

Based: London

Salary: £42,000 p.a.

Position: Head of Technical and Facilities

Contract: Full Time

Website: wiltons.org.uk

Job Description

The Head of Technical and Facilities leads on all technical and facility aspects of Wilton’s Music Hall and manages the Deputy Technical Manager, Duty Technician and all freelance technicians.

The Head of Technical and Facilities, supported by the Head of Operations and Commercial Services, ensures all technical and production aspects of Wilton’s are running to the best of their abilities.

The Head of Technical and Facilities is responsible for managing the Facilities Manager and thus all of the building’s plant equipment, building repairs, external contractors, assessment of utilities and maintaining the fire safety of the building.

Apply via wiltons.org.uk

Senior Stage Technician at Theatre by the Lake

Application closing date: 26 Jan 2026 8:00am

Based: Keswick, Cumbria

Salary: £28,643.16 per annum

Position: Senior Stage Technician

Contract: Full Time

Website: www.theatrebythelake.com

Job Description

You should be committed to high-quality work and have a keen interest in working in producing theatre. You will be joining our existing LX, Sound and Production Technicians in our evolving team as we look ahead to an exciting program for 2025/26, providing an excellent service to our customers, visiting artists and community users.

Ideally, you will have at least three years’ experience working in a professional producing theatre or touring professional productions.

If you would like an informal and confidential conversation about the role prior to applying please let us know by contacting Symon Culpan (Technical Manager) at symon.culpan@theatrebythelake.com

Key Objective:
To work as part of the Technical Department and support the Technical Manager in the planning, delivery, and management of all Stage aspects of Theatre by the Lake’s performances, festivals, events, and to support the wider Production department as necessary.

Main Duties
• To actively contribute to the effective operation of the Technical Department’s work
• To support the Technical Manager in the effective planning and management of Stage operations (including scheduling, maintenance, and budgeting)
• To assist the Technical Manager in realizing the stage requirements and designs for productions and events.
• To lead on TBTL’s stage work, including get-ins, get-outs, turnarounds, rigging and operation of flying equipment.
• The undertake maintenance of stage equipment, including the flying system, stage lift and revolve.
• To help with the construction and sourcing of scenery and props, then be responsible for their maintenance during show runs.
• To liaise and coordinate with visiting companies and creatives, ensuring they have been contacted in advance of their visit, and that the necessary paperwork is received on time.
• Maintain the paperwork necessary for the smooth running of the performances both received and in-house work.
• To attend Production, Progress, Technical and Interdepartmental meetings as required, and adequately prepare for and participate in these meetings as appropriate.
• Act as Duty Stage as appropriate during fit-ups and get-outs, responsible for stage teams across our spaces.
• Where necessary, act as Duty Technician, managing the room and taking responsibility for all departments, supervising staff, monitoring health and safety, working hours and breaks.
• Provide technical support for community groups and amateur theatre companies who work across our spaces.
• Deliver training to technicians, casuals, students, and apprentices as required.
• Promote Health and Safety within the stage department (RAMS, Training, PPE/Tools as required, and regular checks)
• Deputize for the Technical manager as required.

Other Duties & Responsibilities
• Undertake the rigging, focusing, programming and operation of all lighting equipment and associated systems.
• Undertake the rigging, focusing, plotting and operation of sound equipment.
• Undertake the rigging, operation, focusing and programming of video and cinema equipment.
• Undertake maintenance of production and technical equipment including the hearing enhancement systems and AV equipment.
• Provide technical support for incoming companies, festivals, education and outreach projects and other events.
• Provide technical support for residents and freelance creative staff.
• Assist with the technical and building maintenance at Theatre by the Lake and stores.
• Supervise freelance or casual technicians, apprentices or work experience students working within the department, as required.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with all suppliers, production team members, creatives, audiences, and participants and always represent Theatre by the Lake in a professional manner.
• To work under the theatre’s Health & Safety policy and current legislation about the safe operation of theatre activities.
• Keep up to date with current developments and trends within technical theatre.
• Attend production and any other necessary meetings as required.
• Undertake Duty Management/Technician responsibilities as required.
• Act as a representative and advocate of Theatre by the Lake.
• Engage with internal communications and stay abreast of organizational updates and developments.
• Support and uphold Theatre by the Lake’s commitment to inclusivity and sustainability.
• Adhere to Theatre by the Lake’s Safeguarding Policy including the reporting of any issues of concern following procedure.
• Undertake any other duties that may be reasonably required in connection with the position, as a member of a small and collaborative organization.

DBS Certificate
You will be required to hold a Basic DBS Certificate in this role. This will be subject to regular review by Theatre by the Lake in line with our Safeguarding policy.

Person Specification
The person specification will be used to consider suitable applicants for the shortlist and the exploration of skills at the interview.

Essential
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience working in a professional producing or touring theatre at Technician level or above.
• Excellent technical skills with a thorough understanding of stage equipment, technologies, and systems.
• Working with rigging, motorized hoists and flying using a counterweight system.
• Thorough knowledge and practical experience of stage and rigging techniques.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Provide good leadership skills so the team has a successful outcome and learns from challenges.
• Ability to problem solve using a calm and logical approach, even when under pressure.
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work.
• Excellent computer literacy.
• High aptitude for learning and retaining detailed information.
• Motivated individual able to work on their initiative.
• Willingness to work flexibly and to work shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to carry out the physical demands of the job.
• Excellent eye for detail and the ability to maintain high standards in the workplace.
• Excellent team player.
• Well-presented with a professional attitude and appearance.
• Willingness to undertake any necessary training.
• A keen interest in the development of stage technologies and stage products in the industry.
• Awareness of health and safety issues, including a working knowledge of COSHH, LOLER and other related legislation.

Desirable
• Carpentry and Metal Work Skills
• Electrical qualification.
• First Aid qualification.
• PAT testing qualification and/or experience of PAT testing.
• Full, clean driving license.
• A good knowledge of the theatre lighting industry Companies and Associations.
• Experience of:
Rigging, programming, and operating LX equipment, including EOS consoles.
Rigging, programming and operating video and projection equipment.
Rigging, programming, and operating sound systems, including Qlab; knowledge of radio microphones.
Facilitating and supporting amateur dramatics companies.
Working with young people.
Building maintenance.
CAD and/or Vectorworks
Negotiating hire and purchase of equipment

Apply via www.theatrebythelake.com

AV & Production Manager at South Hampstead High School

Application closing date: 2 Feb 2026 9:00am

Based: London

Salary: £40,000 - £44,000 per annum dependent on experience

Position: AV & Production Manager

Contract: Full Time

Website: shhs-gdst.schoolrecruiter.com

Job Description

The role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced AV specialist with excellent technical skills and production experience to play a key role providing lighting, sound and operational support for a variety of productions at one of the UK’s leading independent schools.
South Hampstead High School is home to a busy and ambitious performing arts department, with two theatres, offering professional sound and lighting equipment. As AV & Production Manager, you will provide operational and technical support to ensure the smooth running of productions and events.

You will need to always ensure compliance with health and safety requirements, take responsibility for backstage and technical areas and provide full technical support (including AV, lighting, sound, recording and web-casting) for curricular activities, extra-curricular activities and lettings.

The role will also involve training staff and students to use sound and stage lighting systems, AV equipment and relevant hardware and software.

Our theatres are often hired out to external companies and you will expected to supervise and be in attendance throughout these bookings, or to delegate staffing accordingly.

About You
To be considered for this role you will need knowledge of Digico sound desks and equipment, ETC EOS lighting desks and rigging, knowledge of network-based lighting and proficiency and experience in 3D visualisation softwares such as Vectorworks and Capture.
Experience in the planning and setting up of live events is equally important.
You will also need excellent interpersonal skills, and will be able to communicate clearly and consistently with all theatre and event space users.

About the School
Working at South Hampstead is stimulating, challenging and fun. Located in leafy Hampstead, with the buzz of central London’s cultural life close at hand, the school is very well served by public transport and there are excellent local amenities nearby.

The school is part of the GDST, the UK’s leading network of independent girls’ schools. We offer a variety of benefits, such as:
• Competitive salaries and pay progression
• Access to extensive professional development opportunities
• Training grants for qualifications
• Generous pension schemes
• Free life assurance benefit
• Interest free loans for training, computer purchase loans and travel season ticket loans
• A Cycle to Work scheme
• Competitive terms and conditions of employment
• A discount of up to 50% on fees for children at GDST schools

For further details and to apply please click the apply button.

Closing date is Monday 2nd February 2026 at 9am.

The school may also conduct online searches (including publicly available social media searches) as part of our recruitment processes.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be invited to interview before the published interview date.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the position or if an offer is made and accepted.

We recommend that applications are submitted early to avoid disappointment.

The GDST is committed to diversity, inclusion and real change: a family where every individual is valued, respected and included.

We are committed to the safeguarding of children and child protection screening will apply to this post.

Apply via shhs-gdst.schoolrecruiter.com

Deputy Head of Lighting/Tutor at RADA

Application closing date: 11 Feb 2026 12:00pm

Based: London

Salary: FTE £41,234.40 per annum and the pro rata salary for the fixed‑term role is £13,744.80

Position: Deputy Head of Lighting/Tutor

Contract: Fixed Term – 4 months from 23rd March 2026 (start and end date negotiable)

Website: www.rada.ac.uk

Job Description

The Role

Pass on your skills & experience to the students of RADA and join our busy Lighting Department

We are looking for an experienced theatre lighting professional to share in the training of our technical theatre students and to participate in the ongoing maintenance, upgrade and improvement of the Lighting Department.

The role will be primarily focussed on the mentoring and monitoring of the development of our TTSM students, giving regular assessments and feedback, and attending meetings in support of the students’ learning and welfare.

RADA runs a two-year FDA course in Technical Theatre Arts and Stage Management, with an optional subsequent completion year to progress the award to a BA. We also train a small number of postgraduates on our MA in Performance Lighting Design. Teaching is distributed across all years, with the majority of the initial teaching taking place in the first year.

Much of the tuition is in the form of mentoring the students as they work on public productions in our three theatres, with this taking place from the start of the course.

The role requires a committed, self-motivated person who works well in a team and can lead diplomatically, confidently and with care and attention to furthering RADA’s goals of creating dedicated, confident and skilled Theatre Professionals.

Please see Job description on RADA website for a full breakdown of duties.

Apply via www.rada.ac.uk

Production Manager at Garsington Opera

Application closing date: 2 Feb 2026 8:00am

Based: Buckinghamshire

Salary: £48,000 - £53,000

Position: Production Manager

Contract: Full Time

Job Description

Garsington Opera is seeking an experienced and skilled Production Manager to join the Production Department in a full time capacity.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the realisation of the production elements for the Garsington Studios programme, GO Participate projects and designated Opera Festival season productions.

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