Specialised Senior Lighting Technician - Hamlet Tour

Royal Academy Of Dance; Stratford-upon-Avon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious arts organization based in Stratford-upon-Avon is seeking a Specialised Senior Lighting Technician for the upcoming Hamlet Tour from February to April 2026. The role involves ensuring the production runs seamlessly while adapting to challenges. Candidates must have professional theatre touring experience, extensive lighting knowledge, and excellent communication skills. This is a full-time, fixed-term position under the RSC/BECTU agreement.

Qualifications

• Understanding of safe working practices in touring theatre.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production runs seamlessly throughout the tour.
• Adapt to challenges while maintaining the show's artistic vision.

Skills

Professional theatre touring experience

Knowledge of lighting systems and equipment

Competent electrical skills

Excellent communication skills

Pro-active and flexible approach

Job description

We are looking for a Specialised Senior Lighting Technician to join our team for the upcomingHamlet Tour, following its successful run in Stratford-upon-Avon, from February to April 2026.

This opportunity will ensure the production runs seamlessly and consistently throughout the duration of the tour, adapting to challenges whilst maintaining the show's original artistic vision.

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

• Professional theatre touring experience.
• Extensive knowledge of lighting systems and equipment; LED, movers, fx, etc
• Competent electrical skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Pro-active and flexible approach to work.

Applicants must have an understanding and practical knowledge of the principles and safe working practices in all areas of touring theatre.

This position is offered as a full time, fixed term, touring contract and will be covered by the RSC/BECTU agreement, commencing on 9 February 2026 and ending on 25 April 2026.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight on 16 November.

Interviews are expected to take place online commencing 26 November.

Application Process

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

About the RSC

The RSC strives for excellence, and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.

We 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.