Specialised Senior Automation Technician (Barbican)

Royal Academy Of Dance; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading performing arts organization located in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking an experienced Automation Technician to manage the Automation department for the 2025 season. Responsibilities include overseeing automation systems, ensuring health and safety compliance, and collaborating with production teams. This full-time, fixed-term position is based at the Barbican Theatre, offering a unique opportunity to work on exciting theatre productions.

Qualifications

• The ability to manage automation requirements on new productions.
• Good working knowledge of industry standard control systems.
• Experience with Foys Flying and Tait Navigator.
• Ability to fault find and rectify electrical issues.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety legislation related to theatre.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Automation department's operations.
• Work closely with Stage Management and Production teams.
• Perform maintenance with minimal disruption to schedules.
• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety legislation.

Skills

Leadership in Automation

Electrical and Electronic Systems

Foys Flying

Tait Navigator

Fault Finding

Health and Safety Knowledge

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Job description

Overview

Can you take the lead role in managing the automation requirements of a new show? Do you have a good working knowledge of setting up and operation of electrical and electronic systems? Can you use Foys Flying and Tait Navigator? Are you available to support at the Barbican between the end of September 2025 until the 19 January 2026?

We are looking for an experienced Automation Technician to be the senior member of the Automation Department to manage the 2025 season of Wendy and Peter and Twelfth Night at the Barbican Theatre.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Head of Automation, key areas of responsibility include (please see the full job description and person specification for the comprehensive list):
• Assisting in the effective day-to-day running of the Automation department, ensuring that the highest possible standards are maintained.
• Working closely and collaboratively with the Stage Management, Technical and Production teams.
• Ensuring repairs and replacements are carried out with the least disruption to stage schedules.
• Maintaining an awareness of current Health and Safety legislation and Safe Systems of Work.

Qualifications

• The ability to take the lead role in managing automation requirements on new productions.
• Good working knowledge of the specification, setting up and operation of industry standard electrical and electronic control systems.
• Experience with both Foys Flying and Tait Navigator automation systems.
• The ability to fault find and rectify problems in electrical and electronic systems.
• A good working knowledge of Health and Safety legislation together with an understanding of theatre staging, stage engineering, rigging, slinging and flying.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills with the ability to work collaboratively as a team.

Contract

This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 3 months which is based at the Barbican, London.

Application Process

All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email [e-mail]

The interviews will be in the week commencing 29 September 2025.

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.