Location
London, National Theatre venues including three main theatres, rehearsal rooms and other NT spaces as required.

Hours
Permanent position, full time (hours not specified)

Salary
£51,775.59 per annum

About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Stage Rigging Technician to join the National Theatre's Stage team. Based within the Stage department, you will support stage work and lifting operations for theatre performances, productions, rehearsals, and other events across all three venues and additional NT spaces. You will share responsibility for the installation of temporary rigging for productions and collaborate with other technicians on rigging-related activities, while engaging fully in the broad scope of Stage department responsibilities. This role requires expertise in rigging and a commitment to Health & Safety standards to ensure safe and effective stage operations.

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 and specialist in-person training
Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
Enhanced sick pay
Family friendly policies including family leave and support leave
Membership in 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 including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active
Exclusive staff talks about NT productions from leading practitioners
Discounted access to National Theatre at Home
One paid volunteer day per year
Discounts in NT bars, cafés, restaurants, bookshop and local businesses
Access to retailer discounted gift cards and cash-back-on-spending card

Experience
Professional, large-scale theatre or live event experience in a flying/rigging capacity.

About you
Comfortable working at height using access and fall protection equipment.
Effective written, verbal and software-based communication skills.
Committed to Health & Safety practices and able to work collaboratively within a team.

Qualifications
Industry-recognised training and certification in rigging, stagecraft, and Health & Safety including working knowledge of LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations).