Automation Assistant (My Neighbour Totoro)

Royal Academy Of Dance; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious theatre company in London seeks an Automation Assistant to support the smooth running of its production, My Neighbour Totoro. This hands-on role involves maintaining automation systems, troubleshooting technical issues, and assisting during performances. Ideal candidates have experience in large-scale theatre productions and a practical understanding of stage engineering. Applications close on 24 September 2025.

Benefits

Inclusive work environment

Supportive benefits

Focus on sustainability

Qualifications

• Experience as a member of an automation team for large-scale live theatre production.
• Practical understanding of rigging, slinging, and flying.

Responsibilities

• Support the operation and maintenance of automation systems.
• Respond to technical issues during rehearsals and performances.
• Assist with publicity and access events.

Skills

Experience in automation

Theatre staging knowledge

Maintenance of automation systems

Stage engineering

Job description

Overview

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

Position details

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

Responsibilities

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.

Qualifications / 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.

Application details

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 [e-mail]

Values and commitments

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.