We are looking for an Automation No.2 for Hadestown for a Fixed Term Contract.
Hadestown, the acclaimed Broadway musical phenomenon by singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and director Rachel Chavkin made its long-awaited West End premiered in February 2024 at the Lyric Theatre. ‘An epic celebration of music, togetherness and hope’ (Forbes). Hadestown is the winner of 8 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the Grammy Award® for Best Musical Theatre Album.
Hadestown is now in its second year in the West End after a cast change in February 2025.
The Automation No.2 will work collaboratively alongside the Head of Automation and Stage Management team to facilitate and manage the realisation of the Automation elements for Hadestown at the Lyric Theatre. Together, with the rest of the company, the Automation No.2 will uphold a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and will endeavour to create and maintain a working atmosphere where all feel supported and empowered to deliver their best work.
Venue: Lyric Theatre
The successful candidate will have the following:
- Experience of working in a similar role on a medium or large-scale West End production or equivalent
- Experience operating and maintaining automation equipment and excellent technical skills, including a proven track record of dealing with complex automation issues
- Flexible and self-motivated approach with the ability to support colleagues and acting company and to form excellent working relationships
- To be able to work calmly under pressure and clearly demonstrate an empathy with the pressures of the backstage performance environment
- Awareness of current Health & Safety legislation including LOLER, risk assessment and working at height
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
Download the Job Description here.
Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Wednesday 21st May 2025 at 12 noon.
We are committed to treating all our employees with dignity and respect. We support our diverse workforce to thrive in an inclusive and supportive working environment that is driven by our organisational values, mission and vision.
As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions about the recruitment process, you can email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk or call us on 02074523834.