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THE ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH THEATRE TECHNICIANS
ABTT Administrator
ABTT ADMINISTRATOR
Salary: £28k - £30k (dependent on experience)
Contract: 12 months, fixed-term contract
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
Location: Working from home (see below)
The Association of British Theatre Technicians is the UK’s leading membership body for theatre and live event technical professionals. We support our members through training, publications, events and advocacy, and we work to uphold standards across the sector.
From students and early-career technicians to experienced practitioners, suppliers and industry supporters, our community represents the breadth of technical expertise that underpins theatre and live performance. Through our work, we aim to strengthen the profession, champion good practice and ensure the continued development of skills across the industry.
We are currently seeking a highly organised and proactive Administrator to support our small team across a range of day-to-day tasks. This is a vital role, ensuring smooth operations and excellent service to our members. You’ll work closely with the whole ABTT team but in particular the Administration and Membership Manager, assisting with everything from calendar coordination and website updates to posting out publications and maintaining accurate records.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
● Experience of an administrative or similar role
● Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
● Good written and verbal communication skills.
● Confident using standard office software (Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook).
● Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
● A team player with a helpful, flexible attitude.
● Experience of considering diversity and inclusion when undertaking all administrative
communications and processes
● Experience of working in a charity, arts organisation, or membership body (desirable not
essential)
● Familiarity with website content management systems and comfortable with updating
websites (desirable not essential).
The ABTT operates without a dedicated office, and the ABTT Administrator will work from home as their main place of work. The normal working hours will be between 10:00 and 18:00 from
Monday to Friday. The role will require attendance at meetings and events within London Zones 1 to 4. If the Administrator is required to attend locations outside these travel zones the cost of travel, accommodation and subsistence will be reimbursed. We welcome conversations about flexible working.
More information about the ABTT and what we do can be found here:
https://www.abtt.org.uk/who-we-are/
How to apply:
Please visit here and download the full job description before applying.
Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you would like to work for the ABTT
and what you think you could bring to this role to recuitment@theatrepeople.uk Please address
each aspect of the job description and person specification.
The ABTT is an equal opportunities employer and is passionate about the value of diversity. We
welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons. Please also complete our separate
Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form here. Applicants must have UK work authorisation.
If you are disabled and require any support or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment
process, please let us know: recruitment@theatrepeople.uk
Deadline for applications: 12pm on 14 April 2026.
First round interviews will take place online in the weeks commencing: 20 and 27 April 2026.
Second round interviews will take place in central London in the week commencing: 4 May
2026.
THE ASSOCIATION OF BRITISH THEATRE TECHNICIANS (ABTT)
Jobs/Vacancies
Click below for updated vacancies from various theatre companies on ABTT.
ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY
Assistant Stage Manager
Assistant Stage Manager for Game of Thrones: The Mad King
Salary + Subsistence: In line with RSC/Equity agreement
Contract type: Fixed Term
Contract Dates: 27th April - 5th September 2026
Rehearsals in London from 5th May 2026
Move to Stratford 29th June 2026
Please note that all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
If you are interested and available for this role, please reach out to pip.horobin@rsc.org.uk with your CV by 10th April 2026.
CAMERON MACKINTOSH LIMITED
Trainee Company Manager: Oliver!
Contract length: 12 weeks
Closing date: Monday 6th April 2026
Start date: Flexible
Salary: £828.60 per week plus subsistence, if applicable, in line with the SOLT/Equity Agreement.
Oliver! is looking for a Trainee Company Manager to join the team for 12 weeks. The Trainee will primarily be based at the Gielgud Theatre, but may work across other London shows. The trainee will be taught all aspects of the roles of Company Manager and Deputy Company Manager through a variety of training sessions, task based assignments and on the job shadowing.
No formal qualifications are required. This is an opportunity for someone to learn on the job in a structured and supportive environment with the aim of being equipped and confident to undertake a position within company management at the end of the post.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Essential
A passion for pursuing a career in theatre and live events.
Some experience working in a theatre environment (whether on stage, backstage or front of house).
Experience of or an interest in managing people.
Positive and proactive attitude.
Organised, efficient and able to prioritise tasks.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to remain calm and patient during difficult situations or in a busy environment.
Desirable:
Experience or understanding of working with children.
Stage Management experience.
IT and admin experience.
TRAINING:
The Company Manager at Oliver! will be delivering most of the training. Some training in other specialisms will be organised with other professionals either within the CML team or outside training providers (for example First Aid). Topics covered include:
Rules & Regulations, Health & Safety
Company Management Paperwork
Press and Marketing
Payroll
Company Care
Production Management
Producing
Touring
Networking
Mock interviews
Practical First Aid
Mental Health First Aid
Leadership & Management
MAIN DUTIES
Reporting to the Company Manager and Associate Producer of Oliver!
Assisting the Company Manager & Deputy Company Manager with managing the day to day running of Oliver!, including:
Management of the production personnel.
Managing cast holiday request enquiries.
Drafting weekly schedules with the resident team.
Maintain awareness of Working Time Directive across the departments.
Have a strong understanding of the Producer’s health and safety policies and ensuring that requirements in relation to health and safety are met within the department.
Coordinate and manage promotional events such as publicity and photographic calls, press and media interviews and other events where necessary.
Support the DCM when they are covering the Company Manager during shows for days off, holidays and sick leave.
Book and organise company, cast and creative ticket requests.
Learn one Stage Management plot for the show to cover as and when required (experience dependent).
Interviews – round 1 will be on Zoom, round 2 will be in person in London.
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.
To apply, please visit: careers.cameronmackintosh.com
ELEANOR LLOYD PRODUCTIONS SYLVIA, UK TOUR
Assistant Stage Manager
(Book Cover)
Kate Prince’s SYLVIA, the hip-hop, funk and soul musical about Suffragette Sylvia Pankhurst, is embarking on a 7 week UK Tour in Autumn 2026, rounded off with 5 performances at London’s Royal Albert Hall!
Sylvia UK Tour Ltd strives to be an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Visit sylviamusicaluk.com for more information on the show.
THE ROLE
The Assistant Stage Manager (Book Cover) will have a backstage track during performances and will learn and cover the book when required. The Stage Management team will consist of a Company Manager, Stage Manager, Deputy Stage Manager, the Assistant Stage Manager (Book Cover) and a Technical Assistant Stage Manager.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• To be responsible for the running of shows with the rest of the stage management team, including the pre-show set-up and scene changes.
• To work closely with the technical and creative teams to run rehearsals and understudy rehearsals.
• To oversee maintenance of props and furniture on the production, alongside the rest of the stage management team and the Production Manager.
• To assist with get-ins, fit-ups and get-outs of all props and equipment, and assist with other departments as required
• To cover for the Deputy Stage Manager in the rehearsal room as necessary. • To cover the Deputy Stage Manager during holidays and sickness.
• To be ‘on the book’ and call the production on a regular basis.
• To acquire familiarity with all tracks within the Stage Management department and provide cover when required.
• To ensure that all relevant paperwork and documentation is correctly written up, amended and distributed as required.
• To carry out all other duties normally associated with the role of an ASM (Book Cover) on a first-class play.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• An experienced Assistant Stage Manager who has experience on a similar scale of musical. • Previous book cover or Deputy Stage Manager experience on a musical.
• A good working of Health & Safety legislation.
• Proactive and energetic, able to work with commitment and dedication to find solutions. • Flexible, proactive, and self-motivated, with the ability to work collaboratively with artists and staff.
• A calm and practical approach to technical trouble-shooting.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• A desire to work in and uphold an actively anti-racist and inclusive working environment.
KEY TERMS
Contract type: UK Theatre/Equity Commercial Agreement.
Dates:
• Rehearsals from w/c 24th August 2026 in London
• Rehearsals in Leicester from 17th September 2026
• Technical rehearsals in Leicester from 21st September 2026
• Performances at Leicester Curve – 24th September – 3rd October 2026
• Performances at Birmingham Hippodrome – 6th – 10th October 2026
• Performances at Edinburgh Festival Theatre – 12th – 17th October 2026
• Performances at Lowry, Salford – 19th – 24th October 2026
• Performances at Theatre Royal Norwich – 26th – 31st October 2026
• Performances at Marlowe Theatre, Canterbury – 2nd – 7th November 2026
• Additional rehearsals in London for Royal Albert Hall – 9th – 11th November 2026
• Performances at Royal Albert Hall – 13th – 15th November 2026
Probation: 4-week probation period.
Hours: A maximum average of 46 hours per week, normally worked over 6 days with one day off per week.
Salary: £725 per week, inclusive of incidental and Sunday performance payments.
Please note that some venues may have a number of stairs which will need to be used to move between areas of work.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please send a CV and personal statement, either in the form of a one-page cover letter or a short video or sound file (2 minutes max) to office@elproductions.co.uk by midday on Wednesday 15th 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.