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AMBASSADOR THEATRE GROUP ENTERTAINMENT
Head of Lighting and Sound
Apply URL
https://candidate.atg.co.uk/307508PBN
Head of Lighting & Sound
Group: Sunderland Empire
Technical Theatre
Type: Permanent - Full Time
Hours: 40
Salary Description: £44,000
Salary Range: £44,000
Closing Date: 29/04/2026
Sunderland Empire, High Street West
Sunderland
Tyne and Wear
North East
United Kingdom
SR1 3EX
Join our Technical Department in a key leadership role supporting the Technical Manager while leading, managing, and developing the Lighting and Sound teams. You’ll play a central part in welcoming and coordinating visiting companies, overseeing their technical and staffing requirements, delivering productions and events to the highest standards of safety and compliance, and ensuring our venue’s equipment and infrastructure are maintained to an exceptional level.
This full-time, permanent position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic, collaborative technical team at the heart of our venue’s operations.
Key Responsibilities
Lead on the safe and efficient fit-ups, load-outs, and show operations in line with legislation and visiting company requirements.
Enforce safe working practices, ensuring trained and competent staff appropriate to the operational requirements.
Supporting the Technical Manager ensure that all activities, infrastructure and equipment meet regulations and ATG Policies Procedures and guidance.
Manage the safe operation, maintenance, testing and repair of all venue electrical and technical infrastructure and equipment.
Service, maintain, and install electrical equipment in accordance with current IEE regulations.
Monitor and coordinate external contractors, ensuring all work meets required standards and Health & Safety obligations.
Work with the city council and partner agencies to ensure compliance for visiting productions.
Operational Requirements
Schedule and resource technical staff through effective long-term planning, costing, and compliance with working-time and union agreements.
Work closely with visiting companies to meet technical needs economically and within contractual terms.
Communicate seat removals or layout changes to Box Office, Marketing, and Front of House.
Ensure all expenditure aligns with agreed budgets and ATG finance policies.
Technical
Lead all Lighting and Sound activity, ensuring productions and events are delivered to the highest standard.
Work with the Technical Manager and Head of Stage to ensure all production requirements are met efficiently.
Plan ahead and schedule technical staff effectively, producing and approving rosters in good time.
Provide excellent customer care to producers, touring companies, and production teams in partnership with Technical and Stage Door teams.
Act as a primary contact for visiting companies, responding promptly and professionally.
Assist with get-ins/get-outs and operate as duty technician or console operator when required.
Train and develop technical staff to meet business needs.
Maintain accurate records of equipment maintenance, inspections, and insurance checks.
Attend technical meetings and communicate company processes, updates, and goals.
Safety
Support the implementation and monitoring of Health & Safety procedures in line with legislation for staff and visiting companies.
Ensure backstage and technical operations comply with legislation and ATG policies, with all documentation completed to a high standard.
Carry out and regularly review Risk Assessments and Method Statements.
Action safety points raised through audits or meetings within agreed timescales.
Maintenance
Work with the Technical Manager and Head of Stage to ensure backstage and auditorium areas are presented to the highest standards and remain safe.
Develop, plan, and participate in maintenance, inspections, and testing of all technical infrastructure and equipment.
Staff Development, Training & Communication
Support the development of a skilled, cohesive, and motivated team through strong communication, training, and development.
Ensure all ATG HR policies and procedures are implemented.
Assist in recruiting, training, and managing staff to achieve departmental and business objectives.
Participate in company, venue, and departmental meetings to ensure clear and consistent communication.
Other Duties
Work at other ATG venues when required.
Undertake any reasonable duties and training as needed.
Your skills, qualities, and experience.
We welcome transferable skills from other industries. If you can demonstrate many of the essential skills, qualities
and experience we encourage you to apply. We are able to provide training where necessary.
Essential
Proven experience working on medium to large-scale touring productions, either from a receiving house or touring company perspective.
Demonstrable experience in both leading and contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment.
Proficient in the setup, operation, and live mixing of lighting for theatrical productions and live events.
Extensive experience in programming and operating lighting using ETC Eos-family consoles, with a high level of proficiency expected. Familiarity with the Apex 10 desk is desirable, with the ability to deliver complex lighting states accurately and efficiently under production conditions.
A versatile and experienced multi-skilled theatre technician, confident across a broad range of technical disciplines.
Practical experience and competence in the use of counterweight (single purchase) flying systems.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to motivate colleagues and a strong commitment to both personal and team development.
A proactive, solution-focused approach to problem solving, with the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
Sound working knowledge of current health and safety legislation, including the Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM), the Work at Height Regulations 2005 (WAHR), the Lifting.
Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER), and the Provision and Use of Wok Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER), with the ability to apply these principles effectively within a practical theatre environment.
Willingness and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays, as required by the production schedule.
A genuine enthusiasm for live performance and a commitment to delivering high-quality technical support to artists, creatives, and audiences alike.
Desirable
Formal training in Manual Handling and Working at Height, with the ability to apply safe working practices in line with current legislation.
Current First Aid at Work certification.
Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) qualification, with the ability to conduct and document inspections in accordance with safety standards.
IOSH Managing Safely certificate or equivalent, demonstrating a proactive approach to maintaining a safe and legally compliant working environment.
Qualification or proven competency in the safe use and handling of stage pyrotechnics.
A working knowledge of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974 (HSAW), with the ability to support its practical application in a technical theatre setting.
Understanding of domestic electrical installation principles, with working knowledge of relevant regulations and best practices.
Certificates in BS 7909:2011 Code of Practice for Temporary Electrical Systems for Entertainment and related purposes and its implementation in live performance environments and BS 7671:2018 (IET Wiring Regulations), particularly in relation to theatre installations and temporary power systems.
General understanding of building maintenance requirements and the ability to identify and report issues appropriately.
Working knowledge of the BECTU/UK Theatre collective agreement, with an understanding of relevant working practices and conditions.
Experience in relighting touring or transferred productions, with sensitivity to both the artistic intent and practical constraints of the receiving venue.
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Jobs/Vacancies
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REGENTS PARK
OPEN AIR THEATRE
Duty Manager
Regent's Park Open Air Theatre are looking for a driven and passionate individual to join their Visitor Services team as a duty manager for their 2026 season.
More information on the role can be found in the job description on the website
Apply by 12pm on Friday 24th April.
CAMERON MACKINTOSH LIMITED
Production Coordinator (International Productions)
Contract: Full-time
Salary: Competitive
Location: 1-2 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3RB. Nearest Tubes, Tottenham Court Road and Russell Square.
Hours of work: 10:00am to 6:00pm Monday to Friday. The nature of the business is such that some reasonable flexibility of these hours will be expected including evening and weekend work.
Closing date: Monday 20th April 2026
To apply please visit: https://careers.cameronmackintosh.com/
Cameron Mackintosh Ltd is seeking an experienced individual to join the International Department. The ideal candidate will be someone who prioritises and strives for artistic excellence.
The Production Coordinator supports the Associate Producer responsible for international productions, the Technical Director and Licensing Manager with the management of CML’s international productions, is responsible for the day-to-day management of certain areas of specific CML international productions and is a principal point of contact for internal and external colleagues.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
At least two years’ experience of musicals and/or plays in a professional theatre environment, ideally in commercial theatre.
Discrete and professional manner.
Ability to be proactive and plan ahead.
Positive attitude.
Organised, efficient, with a high level of attention to detail and able to prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Attentive to the requirements of the Associate Producer and Technical Director.
Ability to remain calm and patient during difficult situations or in a very busy environment.
Flexible approach to work as some weekend and evening work will be required.
Willingness and ability to travel, if required.
Main Duties on Specified Productions
Reporting directly to the Associate Producer and working with both the Technical Director and Licensing Manager, as required, on CML’s international productions.
Deputising for the Associate Producer for holidays, sickness or other absences.
Working with the Associate Producer to ensure that the Global Schedule and Global Staffing Schedule are kept up to date on a weekly basis and that production information is communicated both internally and externally.
Working closely with the Associate Producer, Technical Director and production managers on the management of productions.
Ensuring that production correspondence received from international producing companies is responded to in a timely manner.
Organising travel, accommodation, work permit, visa, travel insurance and per diem logistics for CML staff, creative team and production staff, as required, as well as monitoring logistics arranged by international production companies.
Assisting the Associate Producer, Technical Director and production managers in drafting and proofing production budgets.
In conjunction with the marketing department, coordinating the requirements for marketing, press and promotional activities, ensuring that marketing and press materials are creatively and contractually correct and gaining creative approval from the Associate Producer and Executive Producer.
In conjunction with the marketing department, overseeing the delivery of production programmes, compiling biographies and other information required by international production companies, proofing drafts and gaining creative approval from the Associate Producer and Executive Producer.
Working with the Associate Producer on the organisation of opening night performances, including CML guest lists, opening night cards and other logistics.
Coding and approving invoices as required by the Associate Producer and Technical Director.
Updating global sales figures for international productions on a regular basis, as required.
Maintaining a record of all fees and other contractual terms for creative and production teams working on international productions.
Processing information requests for potential international productions, as required, responding as appropriate and reporting relevant information and questions to the Associate Producer, Technical Director, Licensing Manager and other CML colleagues.
Organising meetings and conference calls, as required.
Working with the Associate Producer, Technical Director and Licensing Manager to maintain digital filing systems for international productions.
This job description is not an exhaustive list and may be amended from time to time.
This job is based in the company’s London office and does not currently include international travel.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and have an equal opportunity approach across all personal characteristics.
Please note that all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
YOUNG VIC
Lighting Technician
We are looking for a Lighting Technician to join our Team.
Whether on our stages at our home on The Cut, touring to schools and community centres across south London, premiering a play in the West End or on Broadway, streaming our work across the country and around the world – the Young Vic is actively working to be a theatre for everyone.
The Production Department
The purpose of the Production Department is to create and run all the technical elements of the Young Vic’s programme – this includes our productions, projects and events, in the main house, studios, digital ‘stages’, and across the creative engagement and talent development departments. The Production Department builds strong relationships with freelance, in-house creative teams, and other artistic personnel to deliver their creative vision within the agreed timescales and budgets, to the highest possible standards.
Members of the Production Department work closely and collaboratively together to realise the full potential of our productions and our company. This includes upholding an inclusive, collaborative culture, committed to our journey towards becoming an actively anti-racist organisation.
The Role
The Lighting Technician will work as part of the Production Department to deliver high-quality lighting for Young Vic productions and related projects, operating and programming lighting systems across multiple spaces. The role involves supporting fit-ups, get-outs and maintenance of technical equipment, and operation for productions, while working closely with creative teams to realise designs.
We actively encourage people from a variety of backgrounds with different experiences, skills and stories to join us and influence and develop our working practice. We are particularly keen to hear from Black and Global Majority people, and candidates who self-identify as disabled. All candidates who self-identify as disabled who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria will be invited for interview. The Young Vic is committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation.
Contract: Permanent, full time.
The salary is inclusive of hours worked between 9am – 11pm daily up to 43 hours per week, spread over 6 days. Hours outside of these parameters including Sundays and Bank holidays will be paid at the appropriate overtime rate.
Salary: £34,178 per annum plus overtime
Apply by: 10 am on Monday 27th April 2026
Please note we do not accept CVs for this role.
To Apply
Lighting Technician | Young Vic website
Please download and read the job description carefully, then download and complete the application form in full. Please also complete the Monitoring Form for Equal Opportunity. Please email your completed application form to recruitment@youngvic.org
Closing date 27th April
ATG ENTERTAINMENT
Senior Technician - Lighting
Apply URL
https://candidate.atg.co.uk/ 307730PBN
Senior Technician - Lighting
Liverpool Empire
Technical Theatre
Permanent - Full Time
Hours
40 hours per week average, annualised hours contract, includes evenings and weekends
Salary Description: £34,132.80
Salary Range: £34,132.80
Job Admin: Rebecca Harton
Closing Date: 25/04/2026
Closing Time: 23:59
Liverpool Empire, Lime Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
North West
United Kingdom
L1 1JE
You’ll report to the Head of Lighting and Sound and be responsible for casual technicians. You’ll also work closely with the Senior Technician - Sound, Senior Technician - Stage, Head of Stage, and the Technical Manager.
This role is an integral part of the technical team within this busy regional venue. The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate extensive experience in the technical aspects of theatre craft and have a background in facilitating shows. You will be a good team player with excellent communication skills, computer literate and have the ability to lead and motivate others. You will have a good working knowledge of current health and safety legislation, along with modern theatre technology systems.
The Senior Technician – Lighting will work closely with the BOH Team to manage technical systems with responsibility for all aspects including but not limited to: in-service and testing of electrical equipment, equipment scheduling, lighting and sound systems, assist in stage and Flys and maintenance, and liaise with visiting companies, providing expertise on the venue’s capabilities.
Please note, your role may involve working with children or vulnerable people.
Key responsibilities
To work as part of the crew ensuring the smooth running of fit ups, get outs and shows, in line with health and safety legislation and the requirements of the visiting company, and in accordance with the BECTU Code of Conduct.
To complete regular inspections of technical equipment within the venue in line with health and safety legislative requirements alongside the Head of Lighting and Sound.
To work closely with the visiting companies to ensure their technical needs are met, and ensure all crew are working in a pro-active manner.
To ensure that only qualified, trained and experienced personnel are allowed to operate technical equipment within the venue. Operate a skills matrix with the Head of Lighting & Sound and the Head of Stage to ensure that the right skills are in place and fully utilised
Ensuring that all backstage areas and storage are kept to the highest possible standard, and to bring any difficulties and/or health and safety hazards to the attention of the Head of Lighting & Sound and the Head of Stage.
Alongside the other members of the electrics team, to take responsibility for housekeeping and maintenance of the electrics workshop.
To develop risk assessments with the Head of Lighting & Sound, ensuring that these are reviewed annually.
To set up equipment for other events throughout the venue when required.
To implement and comply with the company Health & Safety Policy, maintaining the safest possible environment for your colleagues, visiting companies and customers.
To act as a Duty Technician during performances, carry out regular lamp rounds of all areas of the building as part of pre-show checks, and take on an investigative role in the event of fire alarm activations.
To assist with end-of-day lockups where required.
Where required, to assist in the smooth running of visiting productions by taking on show specific roles (e.g. stage plots/board operation) as and when appropriate.
To attend regular team meetings with other members of the technical department, and wider back of house team, to liaise on venue operations, health and safety, and to discuss forthcoming show requirements.
To be trained in First Aid at Work and keep it renewed.
To undertake all mandatory training identified as relevant to the role.
To assist the Head of Lighting and Sound and Head of Stage in managing casual staff.
To work closely with the Senior Technician (Sound) in order to understand the full range of the venue electrics department, and be able to provide mutual cover where appropriate.
To undertake any other duties as required by the Head of Lighting & Sound and Head of Stage.
Your skills, qualities, and experience.
If you are able to demonstrate many of the essential criteria, we encourage you to apply, and welcome transferable skills from other industries or backgrounds. We can give experience of any desirable criteria but may also use them to decide between candidates for this role.
Essential
Relevant degree and/or demonstrable professional experience in the entertainment industry.
Fundamental knowledge of Lighting systems.
Extensive knowledge of technical venue systems, including a high level of competency using a wide range of theatrical and performance equipment.
Experience rigging a variety of lighting systems.
Good understanding of a risk-assessed approach to managing health & safety in the production environment.
An understanding of legislation and Health & Safety guidelines relevant to the role.
Experience in working at height, and comfortable in the use of a range of ladders.
A commitment to providing a high level of service and customer care to visiting companies.
Experience of venue or system maintenance regimes, particularly Portable Appliance Testing.
Computer literate.
Experience with Microsoft Office packages.
An organised, methodical approach to work, with the ability to help implement systems and procedures.
Significant demonstrable experience working in a Technical Department in a large-scale theatre.
Knowledge of manual handling techniques.
Desirable
Experience touring with the lighting departments of large-scale shows.
Electrical systems training, e.g. BS7909.
Experience of EOS family consoles.
Experience of Microsoft 365/Teams/SharePoint.
Experience using TrackingThis, or other asset management systems.
Experience in high access and harness rescue procedures.
Stage and Flying experience.
Experience with venue/production sound systems.
Experience with production AV systems.
About Us - Our values
ATG Entertainment’s values set the tone for how we work, how we treat one another, and the culture we continue to build across the UK and the wider organisation.
THRIVE doing what we love (with passion and dynamism)
CONNECT through every act (with collaboration and kindness)
DARE to do different (with curiosity and courage)
PERFORM at our best (with customer focus and ownership)
Our culture
You’ll help us uphold a positive culture around meeting our obligations, by having a positive attitude to health and safety, legal and insurance requirements and take care to understand our policies and procedures.
We are all expected to participate actively in the life of the company, and opportunities will arise for you to collaborate with others across the business. Everyone at ATG Entertainment is expected to be flexible and adapt as the needs of the business change, taking on new or different responsibilities as the need arises.
Our Corporate Social Responsibility pillars
Everyone at ATG Entertainment is expected to play their part in achieving our goals and upholding our Corporate Social Responsibility priorities:
Inclusion: Committing to creating and upholding a positive, inclusive culture that nurtures potential and supports well-being.
Sustainability: Playing your part in reducing our environmental impact and finding more sustainable ways of working.
Next Generations: Encouraging the next generation in live entertainment by contributing to our outreach and training programmes, including mentoring students and trainees, and supporting our Creative Learning and Community Partnerships work.
Our Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Access Mission Statement - A Stage for Everyone
Our stages are a platform for compelling stories – stories that are for all, by all, and of all. We shine our spotlight on our differences and believe that understanding and celebrating these differences makes us better global citizens. We are passionate about the pursuit of true diversity and equality. We strive to make our venues beacons of these ideals in our communities. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture, one in which everyone can bring their authentic selves. At ATG entertainment, we provide a stage for everyone.
We recognise that we do not have all the answers; but we strive to listen, to learn and to change in order to ensure ATG Entertainment becomes a truly inclusive organisation. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from individuals from the widest possible range of backgrounds and particularly welcome applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means that we are taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will offer an interview or recruitment event to disabled candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they best meet the essential criteria for the role. Where we receive more applications than we are reasonably able to interview for any given role, we will retain applications for the next available interview opportunity wherever possible.
If you’d like to discuss accessibility prior to applying, please email recruitment@atgentertainment.com for a confidential discussion.