Rigging and Lifting Supervisor

Royal Shakespeare Company; Stratford-upon-Avon; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Shakespeare Company in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a Rigging and Lifting Supervisor to lead lifting operations across venues, ensuring safety, quality and regulatory compliance. You will interpret technical drawings, develop safe systems of work, and provide expert guidance to colleagues working at height.

Reporting to the Head of Automation and Rigging, you will manage planning, RAMS, equipment procurement, inspection, and de-rigging for fit-ups and events, while fostering a strong

Qualifications

• NRC Level 3 accreditation is required.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation including LOLER and PUWER.
• Proven leadership experience in rigging or lifting operations.
• Experience inspecting and maintaining rigging equipment.
• Experience interpreting technical drawings and developing safe systems of work.
• Working at Height and MEWP training with rescue planning.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Drawing Office and Production Managers to develop lifting plans, RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Lead rigging and de-rigging of lifting equipment for fit-ups, get-outs and non-performance events.
• Support and advise on all rigging and lifting operations, ensuring correct selection and preparation of equipment.
• Develop and influence Working at Height policy and procedures and implement safe systems of work.
• Manage procurement, maintenance and inspection of rigging equipment and stock.
• Lead operational reviews and debriefs to embed learning and best practice.

Skills

NRC Level 3 accreditation

Health & Safety knowledge

Leadership experience

Rigging equipment inspection

Interpreting technical drawings

Tools

MEWP training

Rigging equipment handling

Job description

Are you an NRC Level 3 accredited rigger with a passion for safety, precision and problem-solving? Do you thrive in fast-paced live performance environments and have the expertise to lead complex lifting operations from concept to completion? Can you interpret technical drawings, develop safe systems of work, and inspire confidence in colleagues working at height?

We are looking for a Rigging and Lifting Supervisor to support rigging and lifting operations across all performance venues and other spaces, strengthening organisational capability, consistency, and compliance.

In this newly created, specialist, role you will ensure that rigging and lifting operations are planned, delivered and reviewed to the highest professional standards. Through expert leadership, collaboration and technical oversight, you will help improve operational efficiency, strengthen safety culture and support the successful delivery of world-class theatre productions.

You will be joining a small, supportive team who are highly experienced and established in what they do. The team work collaboratively in a busy and fast paced environment.

Reporting to the Head of Automation and Rigging, key areas of responsibility include (please see the Role Profile for the comprehensive list):

• Collaborating with the Drawing Office and Production Managers to develop lifting plans, RAMS and safe systems of work.
• Leading the rigging and de-rigging of lifting equipment for fit-ups, get-outs and non-performance events.
• Supporting and advising on all rigging and lifting operations, ensuring the correct selection and preparation of equipment.
• Developing and influencing the Working at Height policy and procedures, implementing safe and effective systems of work.
• Managing the procurement, maintenance and inspection of rigging equipment, accessories, tools and maintenance stock.
• Leading operational reviews and debriefs, embedding learning and best practice into future projects.

To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have the following:

• NRC Level 3 accreditation
• Extensive knowledge of Health and Safety legislation, including LOLER and PUWER.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to anticipate challenges and positively influence others.
• Training and experience of inspecting, maintaining and managing rigging equipment and accessories.
• Working at Height and MEWP training, with practical experience developing task-specific rescue plans.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and translate designs into safe, practical rigging solutions.

This is a full-time, permanent position based in Stratford-upon-Avon. You will be working 44 hours per week, 6 days out of 7 with some Sunday's included.

About the RSC

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.