Lighting Technician

Royal Court Theatre; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Lighting Technician to join their dynamic team. This exciting role involves working closely with the Head of Lighting to ensure the highest quality of lighting for productions at a renowned theatre. The successful candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, bringing creativity and problem-solving skills to the forefront. With a commitment to inclusivity and safety, this position offers the chance to be part of a vibrant cultural institution that values artistic expression and community engagement. If you're passionate about theatre and lighting, this role is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Solid background in operating ETC lighting consoles and theatre experience.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills for production tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head of Lighting on various aspects of lighting for productions.
• Collaborate with lighting designers and supervise casual staff.

Skills

Theatre Lighting

ETC Lighting Consoles

Electrical Maintenance

PAT Testing

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Time Management

Health and Safety Awareness

Job description

Location: The Royal Court Theatre, London

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £661.87 (gross) per week. (SOLT/BECTU grading 3)

The Royal Court Theatre is looking to recruit a Lighting Technician to work on all aspects of lighting.

Working within a department of four, the Lighting Technician will assist the Head of Lighting and Deputy Head of Lighting on various aspects of lighting for productions in both theatre spaces at the Royal Court, throughout the building and with projects in other locations. The Lighting Department is one of four Production departments at the Royal Court – the others are Stage, Sound and Costume.

The successful candidate will be:

• Experienced in Theatre Lighting: Having a solid background in operating ETC lighting consoles and previous theatre experience, with knowledge of electrical maintenance and PAT testing.
• Proficient in Collaboration: Skilled at working with lighting designers and creative teams, and capable of assisting with the supervision of casual staff while liaising with visiting companies.
• An Adaptable Problem Solver: Able to respond to challenges creatively and calmly, maintaining a flexible approach and a willingness to learn new skills.
• Detail-Oriented and Organized: Demonstrating excellent time management skills to handle production fit-ups, maintenance tasks, and the ability to read and interpret lighting plans effectively.
• Committed to Inclusivity and Safety: Actively supporting a respectful and inclusive work culture, with a strong awareness of health and safety procedures and a dedication to anti-racism and anti-oppression initiatives.

If you are interested in this role, please complete an application form and return it to [e-mail] by no later than 10th November 2024. The interviews will tentatively take place during the 3rd week of November. Please address how you meet the criteria set out above within your application.

To note, your application can also be sent through in the form of a voice note or PowerPoint presentation (no more than five slides). Should there be a more accessible format for your application to be received, please contact therecruitmentinbox.

The Royal Court Theatre operates the Disability Confident scheme, which means you are guaranteed to be shortlisted to the next stage if you meet the minimum criteria. Please clearly outline in your email if you would like to be considered under this scheme.

If you have any questions about the role, please contact therecruitmentinbox ahead of the closing date.