Job title: Head of Lighting Please note that applications will be reviewed, and interviews arranged on a rolling basis, we reserve the right to not accept further applicants once a suitable candidate is found. Running the day-to-day management of the Lighting department; Liaising with Company Stage Management, resident creative team members, technical heads of department, stage management, the acting company and theatre staff to ensure the efficient flow of information as necessary for the smooth running of the show; Taking responsibility for the operation and maintenance of all equipment used by your department, including equipment checks prior to each performance; Assisting the Production Manager and Company Stage Management with all production management requirements for refurbishments and maintenance; Attending all rehearsals, show calls, maintenance calls, get-ins, fit-ups and get-outs as required, including emergency calls in the event of equipment failure or other incident, particularly if there is a risk of the cancellation of a performance; Supervising all technical staff during performances and rehearsals and ensuring that staff are adequately briefed and/or rehearsed to run. To apply: please send a CV and a short covering letter outlining your suitability for the role to [email protected] with the name of show and role you are applying for, your name and where you saw the advert in the subject line. Deadline 5pm on 7th October 2026Job Summary
Job Description
Responsible for: Deputy Head of Lighting and Lighting Technician
Reports to: Company Stage Manager
Salary: SOLT/BECTU minimum
Probationary Period: 12 weeks
Contract: Initially fixed term, thereafter open-ended for the life of the production. Performances are 6 days per week, evening and weekend work will be required
Terms and conditions: As per the SOLT/BECTU agreement
Start date: Thursday 22nd October and no later than Monday 2nd November 2026
Location: Bridge Theatre, London
Performance schedule: Monday to Saturday evening performances (at 7:30pm) and 2:30pm matinees on Thursday and Saturday. Job Responsibilities
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