Lighting Technician

LIFT Futures; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Almeida Theatre is seeking a Lighting Technician to join their creative team. In this role, you will be responsible for supporting all technical aspects of production, focusing on lighting, while ensuring a safe and efficient working environment. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic theatre setting, contributing to high-quality productions guided by experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience of theatre lighting and sound.
• Familiarity with the technical aspects of theatre-making.
• Initiative and ability to solve problems independently.

Responsibilities

• Support the creation of all technical aspects of productions.
• Operate lighting and sound cues during performances.
• Maintain and manage technical equipment to a high standard.

Skills

Theatre lighting

Sound knowledge

Communication skills

Problem Solving

Tools

ETC EOS System

AutoCAD

Job description

Job, training and entrepreneurship opportunities in tech, creative and sciences, for residents of Camden, Islington and Hackney

Vacancy

Vacancy Lighting Technician

Employer

Employer Almeida Theatre

Vacancy type

Reference number

Reference number Lig9734

Form of employment

Form of employment Full Time

Salary / Rate

Hours

Hours 40.00

Published

Published 11/06/2025

Closing date 27/06/2025

Description

The Almeida is a theatre company with a national and international reputation for producing work of the highest standard - achieving recognition through consistent critical acclaim, increasing national reach, international profile and breadth of audiences. Based in Islington the Almeida Theatre began life as a literary and scientific society - complete with library, lecture theatre and laboratory. We are known for creating brave, ambitious, compelling theatre. The company is led by Artistic Director Rupert Goold and Executive Director Denise Wood and under Rupert’s artistic leadership the heart of the Almeida’s vision is to make bold work which challenges and questions theatre, and the world we live in; bringing together exciting artists to interrogate, provoke, inspire and entertain audiences through new writing and reinvigorated classics. In addition to the main repertoire, there is an events programme including live and digital content, a full range of activities for young people, and productions regularly transfer to the West End and beyond. The Almeida is supported by Arts Council England and raises further income through ticket sales and the support of generous individual givers and corporate sponsors.

Duties

Lighting Technician

Purpose of role:

The Lighting Technician will be responsible for supporting the creation and delivery of all technical aspects of the Almeida’s production work, with a bias towards the lighting aspects of each show. This will involve taking responsibility for providing technical support throughout the production process as required, from the rehearsal room to the stage. It will also involve plotting, operating shows on a daily basis, and assisting with the day-to-day maintenance of the production.

Key Responsibilities

• To carry out all duties in accordance with the health & safety policy, codes of practice and relevant legislation, and work in such a way as to promote a culture of safety.

• To ensure the smooth running, as directed by the Chief Technician, of all technical aspects of each Almeida production on a daily basis.

• To support the daily set up before and clear up after each show, completing pre-show checks as required.

• To operate lighting and / or sound cues, or to work on stage as required by the production.

• To schedule and line manage casual technical staff or student placements when required, including providing inductions and supervising any unfamiliar tasks.

• To ensure all Almeida technical equipment is maintained to the highest standard.

• To ensure the Theatre and all public areas are in a safe and presentable condition.

• To work with the Chief Technician to ensure any damaged or broken equipment is identified, removed from service and repaired or disposed of.

• To assist in the planning and delivery of the annual maintenance schedule, including annual PAT testing.

Lighting Technician – June 2025 2 Pre- and post-production work

• To work with the technical and production team all deliver the physical aspects of the production on time and in budget.

• To plot shows as directed by the lighting designer and keep appropriate records for each production.

• To attend weekly production meetings as required.

• To provide any lighting, sound or other effects, or furniture or scenery required in the rehearsal room

• To support the Head of Production and Production Manager and Chief Technician in liaising with external contractors providing staging, set or equipment.

• To deputise for the Chief Technician as required, including ensuring all get in / out activity taking place happens safely.

• To assist with the recycling / storage / disposal of all aspects of set and props following each production, bearing in mind the Almeida’s sustainability ambitions.

Other

• As part of the wider operational team, respond to emergency radio calls (evacuation or first aid) whilst on duty.

• Any other duties as required by the Head of Production, Production Manager and the Operations Manager, or the Chief Technician.

Equality, access and diversity

• We want to create and sustain a productive, diverse and inclusive working environment, reflecting the communities and audiences that we are part of and we ask everyone who works with us to champion this ambition and embed it in their day to day work. This is monitored through our Equality Policy and tracked in our annual action plan

• We aim to be an environmentally sustainable organisation, and ask that our all our teams work in accordance with this. This is outlined in our Environmental Sustainability Policy and tracked in our annual action plan

Person Specification

• Demonstrable experience of theatre lighting and sound.

• Good working knowledge of ETC EOS System

• Understanding of the theatre-making process, from rehearsals through to get outs.

• Familiarity with the technical aspects of theatre-making, including the interpretation of lighting and sound designs and plots.

• Understanding of basic electrical safety and stage carpentry, including scenic fit ups.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Proactive and flexible attitude, ability to effectively prioritise and respond to quickly changing priorities.

• Initiative and ability to tackle and solve problems independently.

• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people at all levels.

• Enthusiasm for/ interest in the theatre and the work of the Almeida.

• Working knowledge of AutoCAD

• Full, clean driving licence

• Fire Marshal trained If needed,

Training will be provided for the post holder to gain these and any other qualifications required for the successful completion of the job role.

Additional information

Additional information

Location: This position is based at Almeida Theatre, Almeida Street, London, N1 1TA