We are looking for a Lighting Operations Manager to join us at the National Theatre.

Are you an experienced, professional Lighting practitioner, and wish to work with industry leading Lighting Creatives and Technicians, with state-of-the-art lighting fixtures and systems, in producing world class theatre?

We are recruiting for a Lighting Operations Manager, to work in collaboration with the Lighting Resources and Lighting Control Managers, in supporting and deputising for the Head of Lighting.

This role spearheads the National Theatre's 3 venue teams of Lighting Supervisors and Technicians, including providing experienced contributions to the preliminary stages of the production process.

You will need to be a proficient people manager, who can deftly instil departmental standardisation, whilst developing individuals' strengths and experiences

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you.

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The successful candidate will have the following:

Significant Lighting experience at a senior or management level, in repertory, producing and touring theatre. Comprehension of professional Lighting Design and/or relights. Ability to interpret the feasibility and probability of creative ideas, within technical parameters. Comprehensive knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, prevalent to Lighting & Production. An interest in sustainable theatre making practices If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!

To apply, please visit our website via the button below.

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is: Monday 8th January 2024 at 12 Noon.

For further queries please email

We want our workforce to be representative of all sections of society and welcome applications from everyone.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies.

People Department 2023