Lighting Technician

Role:  Lighting Technician 

Location: The Royal Court Theatre, London  

Contract: Full-time, Permanent   

Salary: £661.87 (gross) per week. (SOLT/BECTU grading 3) 

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The Royal Court Theatre is looking to recruit a Lighting Technician to work on all aspects of lighting. 

Working within a department of four, the Lighting Technician will assist the Head of Lighting and Deputy Head of Lighting on various aspects of lighting for productions in both theatre spaces at the Royal Court, throughout the building and with projects in other locations. The Lighting Department is one of four Production departments at the Royal Court – the others are Stage, Sound and Costume.   

The successful candidate will be:  

  • Experienced in Theatre Lighting: Having a solid background in operating ETC lighting consoles and previous theatre experience, with knowledge of electrical maintenance and PAT testing. 
  • Proficient in Collaboration: Skilled at working with lighting designers and creative teams, and capable of assisting with the supervision of casual staff while liaising with visiting companies. 
  • An Adaptable Problem Solver: Able to respond to challenges creatively and calmly, maintaining a flexible approach and a willingness to learn new skills. 
  • Detail-Oriented and Organized: Demonstrating excellent time management skills to handle production fit-ups, maintenance tasks, and the ability to read and interpret lighting plans effectively. 
  • Committed to Inclusivity and Safety: Actively supporting a respectful and inclusive work culture, with a strong awareness of health and safety procedures and a dedication to anti-racism and anti-oppression initiatives. 

Further details of the role can be found in the Job Description. If you are interested in this role, please complete an application form and return to recruitment@royalcourttheatre.com by no later than 10th November 2024. The interviews will tentatively take place during the 3rd week of November. Please address how you meet the criteria set out above within your application.  

To note, your application can also be sent through in the form of a voice note, or PowerPoint presentation (no more than five slides). Should there be a more accessible format for your application to be received, please contact the recruitment inbox.  

The Royal Court Theatre operates the Disability Confident scheme, which means you are guaranteed to be shortlisted to the next stage if you meet the minimum criteria. Please clearly outline in your email if you would like to be considered under this scheme.     

If you have any questions about the role, please contact the recruitment inbox ahead of the closing date.