Location
London’s West End

Hours
Minimum contract length of 52 weeks, starting September 2026

Salary
£1,135.09 per week as a buy-out (£59,024 per year) based on BECTU Grade 1 minimum for 40 hours plus 6 hours of overtime and 6 bank holidays

About the Role
Join the backstage team of the seven Olivier award-winning production of CABARET, directed by Rebecca Frecknall and designed by Tom Scutt, as it enters its sixth year. As Head of Lighting, you will operate the ETC Eos lighting console for each performance, ensuring cues are executed accurately and consistently to the original lighting design. You will maintain and troubleshoot the Zactrack automated tracking system, including calibration and fault-finding, and manage daily pre-show checks and general maintenance of all lighting equipment.

You will liaise closely with the Associate Designer and Associate Director to maintain design integrity and make minor programming adjustments within agreed parameters. Wider programming may be required during cast changes, subject to team agreement. You will update and maintain accurate cue sheets, plots, and paperwork, oversee replacement, repair, and stock control of lamps, gel, and consumables, and manage lighting aspects of cast changes, understudy rehearsals, and put-ins.

Ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations, including rigging and working at height, you will attend production and department head meetings and manage a Deputy Head of Department as well as, jointly with the Head of Automation, a Tech Swing. You will also onboard and train new lighting crew members and deputies.

Experience
Significant experience as a Head or Deputy Head of Department in West End or large-scale touring productions
Strong working knowledge of ETC Eos consoles
Experience with Zactrack or similar automated tracking/follow systems (training on Zactrack will be provided)
Familiarity with Glasson or comparable lighting power/data distribution systems

About you
Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively under pressure during live performances

Qualifications
Contract Type: SOLT/BECTU