Scenic Assistant

Ellipsis Entertainment Ltd.; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading entertainment company in the City Of London is seeking a Scenic Assistant to join its Layered Reality™ team. This part-time position involves ensuring the scenic elements are maintained and operational for live shows. Candidates should have at least one year of relevant experience, with skills in carpentry and excellent communication. Flexible working hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required. Pay is £14 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year’s experience in a scenic position or relevant training.
• Ability to take initiative and self-motivate, organizing and prioritizing tasks.
• Experience with maintaining Scenic on a live show is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure optimum running of the show from a scenic perspective.
• Completing site walks and maintaining props.
• Performing scenic fixes and supporting H&S of each set.

Skills

Carpentry

Colour Matching

Prop Sourcing/Fixing

Clear understanding of health & safety

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Position Summary

We are currently recruiting a Scenic Assistant to join our Layered Reality™ team. The Scenic Assistant is a vital role to ensure we deliver this cutting‑edge experience at the optimal level to all guests. On a weekly basis, the scenic assistant would perform planned and reactive maintenance to props, scenery, painting and all aspects of Scenic throughout the experience, ensuring the day‑to‑day operation is running smoothly, safely, and efficiently.

Scope & Responsibilities

Working within the BOH team, you will be responsible for ensuring the optimum running of our show from a scenic perspective. Responsibilities include completing site walks, maintaining props, performing scenic fixes, supporting with H&S of each set, sourcing props and materials, working alongside the Wardrobe and Technical Team, and occasional stage management duties during live periods if needed.

Background & Experience

You will be a self‑motivated, focused individual, who can work well as a solo worker, and is able to demonstrate knowledge in the use of scenic disciplines including scenic painting, prop making, prop sourcing, set dressing, scenic maintenance, basic carpentry and historical research. Experience with maintaining Scenic on a live show previously is preferred.

Desired Attributes

Minimum one year’s experience in a scenic position or relevant training.

• Carpentry
• Colour Matching
• Prop Sourcing/Fixing
• Clear understanding of health & safety.
• Ability to take initiative and self‑motivate, organising and prioritising tasks
• Excellent communication skills.
• 100% Flexible (evening and weekend work may be required).

Job Title

Scenic Assistant

Responsible to

Wardrobe & Design Manager

Job Type

Part‑Time, Permanent

Probation

3 Months

Pay

£14 per hour

Location

Various

Please submit your application with an up‑to‑date CV and covering letter explaining what you can bring to the role, why you would like to work for us and why we should hire you.