Deputy Stage Manager — Concert Hall & Live Events

Barbican; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Barbican Membership

LGPS pension scheme

32 days annual leave

Job summary

Barbican in London is seeking a Deputy Stage Manager to support the day‑to‑day operation and delivery of a world class concert hall programme across onsite and offsite locations. You will oversee rehearsals, performances, and commercial events, working with Barbican teams, visiting artists and contractors.

The role requires significant live events experience, strong stage set‑ups knowledge, and the ability to lead safety briefings and equipment management.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in concert hall, multi‑arts venue or comparable live events environment.
• Experience delivering complex performances, productions and commercial events.
• Experience supervising staff and casual workers in a busy operational setting.
• Strong knowledge of orchestral, choir, band and contemporary music stage set‑ups.
• Experience operating stage equipment and automated stage systems.
• Understanding of sound, lighting, recording, video and broadcast requirements.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice within live events environments.
• Experience maintaining equipment and managing technical resources.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• First Aid qualification or willingness to achieve one through Barbican training.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and overnight shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Act as Duty Stage Manager for rehearsals, performances and events, taking operational responsibility from load-in to load-out.
• Supervise and support Stage Assistants and casual staff, ensuring effective deployment and safe working practices.
• Manage backstage and onstage activity during rehearsals, concerts, recordings and commercial events.
• Coordinate communication between Barbican teams, artists, visiting companies, management representatives and broadcasters.
• Lead and participate in pre-show operational and security briefings.
• Oversee stage changes, orchestral and contemporary music set‑ups, backline provision and commercial event configurations.
• Operate and supervise the safe use of automated stage systems, including lifts and risers.
• Assist with rigging, show set‑ups and load‑outs where required.
• Support the management and maintenance of stage equipment, furniture and materials, ensuring accurate inventory records are maintained.
• Produce and maintain event documentation including show reports, maintenance records, health and safety paperwork and accident reports.
• Undertake evacuation responsibilities and contribute to emergency planning and procedures.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, artists, promoters, associates and external suppliers.
• Contribute to educational and engagement activities delivered backstage.
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, supporting the delivery of accessible performances and events.

Skills

Stage management

Live events

Communication

Organisation

First Aid

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Barbican in London is seeking a Deputy Stage Manager to support the day‑to‑day operation and delivery of a world class concert hall programme across onsite and offsite locations. You will oversee rehearsals, performances, and commercial events, working with Barbican teams, visiting artists and contractors.

The role requires significant live events experience, strong stage set‑ups knowledge, and the ability to lead safety briefings and equipment management.