Jobs/Opportunities
Our current costs for advertisements are:
£25 per advert on our website (this will also be sent directly to our freelancers)
£5 per advert on our social media (this will be on our instagram and twitter)
If you send us more than 5 jobs on one advert post there will be a higher fee.
If you would like to proceed, we require the following: Please email info@backstageniche.com
Please send adverts two weeks before the deadline or minimum one week before deadline
To avoid confusion, please state in your email if you would like a website post and socials or just one of the posts
A copy for the advert (please include any dates)
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A copy for social media (if you also want this)
Any relevant attachments such as job requirements/person specification or forms for application
ATG ENTERTAINMENT
Head of LX & Facilites
Apply URL
https://candidate.atg.co.uk/271752PBN
Group: Lyceum Theatre
Category Role: Technical Theatre
Type: Permanent - Full Time
Hours
40 hours per week, includes evenings & weekends
Salary Description
£21.89 per hour, plus overtime where applicable
Salary Range
£21.89 per hour, plus overtime
Job Admin: Kyle Walke
Closing Date: 25/03/2025
Closing Time: 18:00
Lyceum Theatre, 21 Wellington Street
London
Greater London
United Kingdom
WC2E 7RQ
Head of LX & Facilites
The Head of Electrics & Facilities will provide leadership on all day-to-day aspects of electrical infrastructure & facilities infrastructure within the theatre relating to both the production and the building. Working closely with the Technical & Buildings Manager, you will ensure there is an efficient, cost-effective and robust maintenance plan in place, meeting all operational and compliance needs from an electrical& facilities perspective.
You will liaise with the production’s electrical department, working closely with the resident production & show management to ensure smooth day-to-day running of the venue.
Our values
In everything we do, we strive to be Ambitious, Collaborative, Passionate and Smart.
We are ambitious and seek to exceed people’s expectations.
We are collaborative and help each other to reach our goals.
We are passionate about our work, our business, and our industry.
We are smart in our quest for simple, efficient, and innovative solutions.
This position is a full-time contract of 40 hours per week including evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Interested? Please click on the link to view our full Job Description.
We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer and strive to provide a stage for everyone. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture. Find out more about us and our values at atgentertainment.com and careers.atg.co.uk
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 review our job description where you can find our contact details to request a confidential discussion.
The Association of British Theatre Technicians (ABTT)
Click below for updated vacancies from various theatre companies on ABTT.
Tangle Theatre
AMPLIFY
Tangle is inviting applications to AMPLIFY, our paid mentoring and training programme designed to support technical theatre professionals at any career stage. AMPLIFY covers a range of disciplines including Sound, Lighting, Stage Management, Production Management, Technical Producing and Construction.
We welcome applications on a rolling basis and details can be found on our website, where you can also find the application pack to download. We are particularly keen to work with people who wish to undertake a career step change; who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic; or who feel they may have hit a ‘glass ceiling’ and wish to expand their skills.
For more information or if you would like a discussion about the programme, please feel free to contact Anna Coombs, Artistic Director / CEO on artistic@tangletheatre.co.uk
To read our application pack and apply, please visit www.tangletheatre.co.uk/amplify
NATIONAL THEATRE OF SCOTLAND
Stage Manager | Make it Happen
Status: Full Time (40 hours) Fixed Term (2 Jun - 10 Aug 2025)
Salary: £690 per week (excluding overtime and holiday pay)
Closing date: 10am on Wed 26 Mar
Interview Date: w/c Mon 31 Mar (interviews can take place online)
National Theatre of Scotland is seeking applications for an experienced Stage Manager to work on Make It Happen, written by James Graham and directed by Andrew Panton.
Your duties and responsibilities will be those normally expected of a Stage Manager on a large number one production, you can find more details at https://www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/jobs/stage-manager-make-it-happen
Previous experience in a similar role is essential. Skills required include, clear communication, excellent time management, working with high profile casting, attention to detail, working calmly under pressure and solid working knowledge of Equity and BECTU agreements.
We are committed to a workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from those currently underrepresented in our workforce.
For further information, please contact recruitment@nationaltheatrescotland.com or visit https://www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/jobs/stage-manager-make-it-happen
The deadline is Wednesday 26 March 2025 at 10:00.
DONMAR WAREHOUSE
EVENTS ADMINISTRATOR
The Events Administrator will be responsible for the administration and delivery of all development events at the Donmar Warehouse, working alongside the Senior Events Coordinator.
Terms: Permanent, Full Time
Salary: £27,500 per annum
Application deadline: 10am on Tuesday 1st April
Round One Interviews: Week commencing 7th April
Round Two Interviews: Week Commencing 14th April
Please apply through our application portal Breathe, where you can download and submit your application forms -
https://hr.breathehr.com/recruitment/vacancies/39951
Please note that we do not accept CVs or cover letters; submissions received without correct forms, or outside of our online portal Breathe will be declined.
To arrange an informal conversation or in case of any other queries, please contact jobs@donmarwarehouse.com.
BARBICAN CENTRE
Technical Manager (Systems)
Grade: E
Salary: £47,620 to £53,310 per annum (inclusive of Inner London Weighting)
Job Type: Full-time (35 hours), Permanent
About Us
The Barbican is an international arts, conference and learning organisation in the heart of the City of London.
Across its theatres, concert halls, cinemas, galleries, business venues, public and community spaces, the Barbican showcases the most exciting artists and performers from around the world, pushing traditional artistic boundaries and helping us understand our lives in new and unexpected ways. Each year, the Centre presents hundreds of different performances, events and exhibitions that entertain and inspire millions of people, create connections, provoke debate, and reflect the world we live in.
Firmly rooted in its neighbourhood, the Barbican collaborates on projects with local communities and supports young people and emerging talent to develop their artistic practice and access jobs in the creative industry.
The role
The Barbican Music team is looking for a highly motivated, dynamic and experienced Technical Manager (Systems) to lead the health & safety requirements of the department, ensuring the safe operation and legal compliance for all music and business events and guaranteeing safe working conditions for staff, audiences and artists. By employing a thorough and knowledgeable approach to risk management, the Technical Manager will oversee all staff training, inductions and wellbeing provision, as well as producing robust risk assessments and associated documentation for events and technical operations, including rehearsals and offsite productions.
In conjunction with the Technical Management Team and Technical Supervisors, the Technical Manager (Systems) will manage the year-round maintenance program for equipment and stage systems in the Concert Hall, Foyer Spaces and all associated technical venues, utilising a knowledge of regulatory requirements to oversee the internal and external schedule for the department’s technical equipment and infrastructure.
The Technical Manager (Systems) will motivate and develop the technical team by supporting professional and personal development through application of good management practice and procedures and introduce best practice for safety and wellbeing across the department. They will work closely with the Technical Management Team and Production Managers as well as management from across the Centre to deliver these aims.
The successful applicant will be self-motivated and will have technical management and line-management experience in a Concert Hall or similar arts, or business event, venue.
Essential requirements:
In-depth knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, risk management and safe working practices, along with a recognised, industry-approved certification (i.e. NEBOSH, IOSH, or similar.)
An excellent knowledge of the technical presentation of live music (classical and contemporary) and commercial events, including a familiarity with the physical make-up of modern auditoria, to degree level or equivalent professional experience.
A high level of competence in two or more of the following disciplines: theatrical stage automation, lighting, sound, video and film technology, and arts health and safety; preferably in a multi-disciplinary arts venue or a similar working environment.
Good experience in managing and motivating multi-skilled team members.
You must be able to demonstrate:
A track record of stakeholder management and the ability to communicate clearly with varied audiences, and to translate technical and critical safety information into language accessible to non-technical staff, contractors, and freelancers.
Excellent organisational skills.
Experience of managing and developing staff, including setting performance and objective measurements, and negotiating change.
Ability to work inclusively and collaboratively across boundaries.
To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please see the ‘Job Information Pack’.
Job Information Pack
Job Information Pack PDF 271.61 kb
Barbican Benefits
We offer a wide range of employee benefits, including flexible working, annual pay progression and an annual pay review, a generous pension scheme, season ticket loan and cycle to work schemes, free access to museums and galleries, discounts on retail, healthcare and on-site cafes and restaurants. You will have access to Employee Assistance Programme, trained Mental Health First aiders and City of London employee networks
Key Information
Salary: £47,620 - £53,310 inclusive of Inner London Weighting
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Application Deadline: 12:00pm on Friday 04 April
How to apply
To apply, please click on the apply online button below or visit the 'Technical Manager (Systems)' page on City of London jobs page.
If there are any issues with the application process, please contact the Barbican Careers team at careers@barbican.org.uk.
Deadline for applications is 12:00pm on Friday 04 April 2025.
Interviews will be held w/c 21 April 2025.
Candidates are required to have the legal right to live and work in the UK to apply for this role. You will need to produce photographic identification and proof of eligibility if you are called to interview.
The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme to ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation, to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do
As part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of staff within the Barbican we are particularly keen to encourage applications from people from groups that are currently underrepresented, including people from the Global Majority* and D/deaf and disabled people. We want to better reflect and understand the communities we exist to serve. We are members of the Disability Confident Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who would like to be considered under this scheme and who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please contact us if you require reasonable adjustments as part of the application process.
JAMIE WILSON PRODUCTIONS
Role: Head of Wigs, Hair and Makeup
Show: The Devil Wears Prada
Location: The Dominion Theatre, London
JWP are looking for an experienced Head of Wigs, Hair and Makeup to join The Devil Wears Prada at The Dominion Theatre, London with an immediate start The ideal candidate will have previous experience on a large scale West End musical, great communication skills, the ability to work as part of a team and a willingness to learn.
Responsibilities / necessary skills for the role include:
Working closely with the Wigs Supervisor and Designer to manage the handover from the design to the running wigs, hair, and makeup requirements for the productions.
Lead the Wigs, Hair and Makeup department (including casual staff and deps), including line management, scheduling, recording of hours and training.
Taking responsibility for the preparation and maintenance of all wigs and equipment.
Ordering and keeping stock of any equipment or materials required.
Compile and keep updated cue sheets and other relevant show paperwork including the show running bible.
The ability to effectively communicate within the team and across the production and be a supportive manager for their team with a collaborative and motivational style.
Overseeing the smooth running of the Department for all performances.
Working calmly in a fast-paced environment with creatives, performers and backstage teams with discretion, empathy and professionalism.
Undertake relevant training courses from time to time as required.
Candidates should be trained in styling Afro-textured hair and have good knowledge and understanding of protective hairstyles, as well as having experience of barbering.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and have an equal opportunity approach across all personal characteristics. Please note, all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
To apply, please send your CV to hello@jamiewilsonproductions.com with the subject title ‘HEAD OF WHAM APPLICATION – THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA’ by 10am on Wednesday 2nd April 2025.
We reserve the right to close applications before the deadline.