The Technical Assistant Stage Managers provide essential operational and maintenance support for the experience with a focus on meticulously resetting props and gameplay elements in a variety of rooms. Reset & Game Room Operations: TASMs are sometimes given the opportunity to operate Show Control: Operate a static control position, monitoring CCTV, responding to game room codes, and coordinating emergency responses. Support show pauses, stops, restarts, audience re-entry, and monitor scene timings and audience flow using the show control system, working closely with Front of House and Stage Management. Start: August 2026 | Term: Fixed-term to 14 March 2027. Show Control: Operate a static control position, monitoring CCTV, responding to game room codes, and coordinating emergency responses. Support show pauses, stops, restarts, audience re-entry, and monitor scene timings and audience flow using the show control system, working closely with Front of House and Stage Management. Static position receiving codes called and triggered within game rooms. Please send your CV and covering letter (1-2 pages) outlining how you meet the essential criteria to [email protected] with ‘Paddington – Part Time - TASM’ in the subject line. Deadline: Thursday 30 July 2026, 10am Interviews: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is found and we therefore encourage early applications. Please note that The Path Entertainment Group are unable to sponsor any visas. All applicants must have a valid Right To Work in order to be considered. Contact name: Jack RobertsonJob Summary
Job Description
Support power up and down at the beginning and end of each day, including daily rig checks of lighting, sound and COGS system software.
Operation of QLAB and COGS in game rooms both on timecode and as scripted audience-led interactions (training given).
Manual resetting of set, props and gameplay elements in live experience rooms including a performer operated puppet.
Assess and resolve any technical, manual operation issues and prop malfunctions in a live show setting where possible.
Escalate any damage or issues with technical elements, set and/or props and the puppet to Stage Manager and Show Technician (or Deputy) where appropriate.
Support the daily and weekly maintenance of set, props, puppet, sound and lighting as required by Stage Manager and Show Technician (or Deputy).
Prop fixes, modifications and some makes, with support of the Stage Manager.
Support the lead code-responder in any potentially conflicting situations in dealing with members of the public, stepping in to deescalate and assessing when to call for additional support (training given).
Know all Assistant Technical Stage Management tracks and cover in any emergency situations.Job Requirements
Part time, 16 hours over 2 days pw.
The experience operates 7 days a week, with shifts typically between 8am-11pm.
Reset & Game Operation duties: £592/week (pro rata, 40 hrs; £14.80/hr overtime).
Show Control duties: £676.40/week (pro rata, 40 hrs; £16.91/hr overtime).
Overtime paid only when pre-approved by General Management.
TASMs may be trained for Show Control and allocated shifts based on competency; most work will be Reset & Game Operations.
Self-employed fixed-term contract with holiday and SSP; future work is not guaranteed.
Holiday embargoes apply during key operational periods (Oct/Nov, Christmas/New Year, Feb half-term, and early March).
Bank Holidays are normal working days.
Must be comfortable working in rat runs and confined spaces.Job Responsibilities
Monitoring CCTV to assess severity of codes called and liaise attendance as appropriate.
Support the management of show pauses, stops and re-starts via radio (and QLAB/COGS if necessary) in liaison with Front of House as overseen by the Stage Manager, Show Technician (or Deputy) and/or Company Management.
Manage audience re-entry as required, in conjunction with Front of House and as overseen by the Stage Manager, Show Technician and/or Company Management.
Monitor scene run times and audience traffic flow throughout the experience via the show control panel (training given).Useful Links
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Contact email: [email protected]