We are looking for a Senior Moving Light Technician to join the National Theatre Lighting Team.
The purpose of the role
The purpose of the role is as follows:
- To work as part of the Lighting Resources team, (Moving Light bias), as the lead technician primarily responsible for the coordination, preparation, maintenance, servicing, testing, and logging of all the National Theatre’s Moving Light Fixtures, LED Fixtures, Intelligent Power Control Systems and Smoke, Haze, and Low Fog Machines.
- Support the Lighting Resources, Operations & Control Managers and Supervisors with identifying common faults across the performance spaces and standardising the maintenance program across the NT.
- Lead & maintain the internal training of all lighting technicians on all moving light and LED unit servicing through rolling and planned maintenance sessions.
- Support planned maintenance work with the Lighting Resources team and ensure compliance with current safety and electrical regulations for all equipment, including Portable Appliance Testing.
- Update the Lighting Resources Department databases, ensuring that equipment is logged and tracked and that test results are recorded correctly.
- Work closely with the NT Lighting Resources Manager & Supervisors to provide technical support and maintenance for Events and architectural lighting systems across the NT, including foyers, exterior areas, and the NT Studios.
- To be a ‘Responsible Person’ in terms of assessing and certifying Production/ Project/ Event related Temporary Electrical Installations in adherence to BS7671 & BS7909 in all activity.
The successful candidate will have the following:
- A detailed and proven working knowledge of moving light, smoke machine & LED intelligent equipment maintenance within a theatre or warehouse environment
- An appropriate qualification or demonstrable experience in electronics or related subject that shows a very thorough understanding of the use of electricity and data distribution and networking systems when applied to professional entertainment production lighting systems
- Extensive experience working in a Professional Lighting Environment
- An appropriate qualification or demonstrable experience of In Service Inspection & Testing (formally PAT testing) and BS7909 (Temporary Electrical Installations)
- To be able to demonstrate supervisory and team leadership skills
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 NT Talks and Events, subject to availability and policy.
Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafes, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to local childcare providers & gyms on and around the South Bank)
Access to interest-free season ticket loan and Cyclescheme partnership
Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
Generous sick pay
Family-friendly employer with supporting policies
Hybrid and flexible working, subject to agreement and policy
Training and Development Programme via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role.
On-site Occupational Health and welfare support
Free-to-access Employee Assistance Programme, enabling counselling and mental wellbeing support, financial and legal advice, and advice on caring responsibilities.
On-site staff canteen and bar
Staff networks including Amplified: The Ethnically Diverse Network; Disability Staff Network; LGBTQ+ Network; Parents and Parents & Carers Network
The NT is also a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
Please note
The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Friday 5th April 2024 at 12 noon.
We support and encourage people from a variety of backgrounds, experiences and skill sets to join us and help shape what we do. 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 you can email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk and we will be in touch with you to make the necessary arrangements.
People Department 2024