We are looking for a Lighting Control Technician (Grade 4) to join the National Theatre Lighting Team.
The emphasis of this role is towards the lighting control equipment and infrastructure within the National Theatre’s Lighting Department. The role works alongside and in support of the Senior Lighting Technicians (Programmer Bias) and Senior Lighting Control Technicians. It involves close liaison with the Lighting Operational teams within the department.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- A proven ability to operate and programme ETC Apex Family consoles to an advanced standard with automated fixtures and LED fixtures.
- Experience in or the willingness to learn about auxiliary control systems, such as tracking software and integration with automation systems.
- Experience of ETC systems beyond theatrical lighting control, such as Paradigm and Mosaic.
- Excellent IT skills with a good working knowledge of Microsoft 365.
- An understanding of lighting control networks, with multi-console environments, multiple users and multiple partitions.
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!
Download the Job Description here.
Working with us will give you..
- Complimentary staff tickets for shows and guided tours, subject to availability and policy
- 25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
- Development Programmes via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role
- Hybrid and flexible working, subject to agreement and policy
- Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
- Enhanced sick pay
- Family Friendly policies including Family leave and Support leave
- Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
- Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
- Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
- On-site staff canteen and social facilities
- On-site occupational health support
- In-house mental health and wellbeing advisors providing workplace counselling and support
- Wellbeing programme of events, including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active
- Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from leading practitioners
- Discounted access to National Theatre at Home
- Volunteer leave – one paid day per year to volunteer for your chosen charity
- Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafés, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms), on and around the South Bank
- Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card
Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Friday 11th April 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.