Location
London
Hours
Full time (hours not specified)
Salary
£38,996.02 per annum
About the Role
We are looking for a Stage Technician Grade 5 to join the National Theatre's Stage team. This role is ideal for those in the early years of their career seeking to develop their skills in stage craft. We welcome applicants who are graduates, have completed an apprenticeship, or have theatre experience through other routes. Candidates should have a reasonable level of technical ability as they will work alongside the National Theatre’s permanent in-house teams on a day-to-day basis, producing and running shows to National Theatre standards. By the end of the contract, successful applicants will have gained sufficient skills and experience to confidently apply for full-time stage technician roles.
Working with us offers numerous benefits including complimentary staff tickets for shows and guided tours (subject to availability), 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 loans and cycle scheme partnerships, enhanced sick pay, family friendly policies and support, pension schemes, sabbatical options, on-site canteen and social facilities, occupational health support, in-house mental health and wellbeing advisors, wellbeing events, exclusive staff talks, discounted access to National Theatre at Home, volunteer leave, and discounts at NT venues and local businesses.
Experience
Previous experience in professional theatre is required.
About you
- Desire to improve and broaden your skills in stage craft
- Basic awareness of stage craft, show running, flying, rigging, and working at height
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Interest in new working practices to produce more sustainable theatre
Qualifications
No specific qualifications are stated; however, applicants should demonstrate a reasonable level of technical ability and a commitment to developing their skills.