Deputy Head of Lighting

Creative Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

An arts organization is seeking a Deputy Head of Lighting for their Edinburgh location. The role involves ensuring the efficient operation of the lighting department and includes responsibilities such as team leadership and installation of power systems. Candidates should have extensive experience in theatre lighting and good organizational skills. The position offers a salary of £26,500 per annum for full-time work with added benefits.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in lighting for live theatre.
• Active interest in Theatre.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation including LOLER and PUWER.
• Experience of installing temporary power systems.
• Practical experience of LED lighting.
• Excellent time management and pressure handling skills.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the efficient and safe running of the lighting department.
• Lead a small team when necessary.
• Install and troubleshoot lighting setups.
• Maintain communication with other departments.

Skills

Extensive experience of working in lighting for live theatre

Teamwork

Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation

Competent in lighting network setup

Excellent organisational skills

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a Deputy Head of Lighting to contribute to the efficient and safe running of the department and its equipment.

Salary and terms

Salary - £26,500 per annum for 35 hours per week plus overtime in accordance with BECTU house agreement, pension and company benefits

Full time, permanent

Start date - ASAP

Interview dates - Week commencing 6th October

Essential Skills

• Extensive experience of working in lighting for live theatre
• An active interest in Theatre.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Knowledge and commitment to Health and Safety legislation and practices including LOLER, PUWER, Working at height, PAT testing etc.
• Experience of installing temporary power systems including distro and dimming.
• Competent in lighting network setup and troubleshooting, MIDI and OSC show control systems.
• Practical experience of LED lighting and control systems.
• Confident working at height.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills with an ability to work well under pressure, able to lead a small team.
• Strongly focused on good communication with the ability to form effective relationships across all company departments, with creatives and within own team.

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The deadline is Sunday 09 November 2025 at 00:00.