Can you operate stage lighting within a theatre environment? Are you keen to develop your lighting skills and experience working across our 3 theatres in Stratford-upon-Avon? Do you want to work on show specific lighting installations, programming or follow-spotting? Are you available to join us for up to 18 months to be part of our 2025/26 season?
We are looking for a Lighting Technician to provide lighting and electrical services to support our exciting 2025/26 season in Stratford-upon-Avon.
This post is offered as a full time, fixed term 18 month contract, based in Stratford-upon-Avon, where you will work up to 48 hours per week, typically over 6 days out of 7 during Monday to Sunday.
Reporting to the Head of Lighting, key areas of responsibility include (please see the full job description and person specification for the comprehensive list):
* Providing lighting related support for shows performed on any of the RSC stages
* Assisting with the smooth running of fit-ups, get-ins, rehearsals, performances, changeovers and get-outs on the Stratford stages
* Assisting with fault finding, repair and maintenance of all departmental equipment
To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have:
* Knowledge and understanding of stage lighting, electrical and electronic systems. Basic level electrical knowledge
* The ability to operate and programme theatre lighting control systems – we are changing to ETC Apex desks but also run MA2's.
* Commitment to working collaboratively within a team and using initiative to solve problems
* Understanding of Health and Safety legislation and keeping safe at work.
Application Process
All applications should be made online using the RSC website. If you need any assistance when applying, please email jobs@rsc.org.uk
The first interviews will be online in mid April.
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
The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.