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Senior Rigging Technician (3A)expired

National Theatre

United Kingdom United Kingdom, London
Posted on: Aug. 11, 2025

Description:

We are looking for a Senior Rigging Technician (Grade 3A) to join the National Theatre Stage Team

Based within the Stage department, this role works to oversee lifting operations within a particular venue, whilst supporting work across the organisation. You will take an active role in the planning and management of show-related lifting operations in consultation with the Lifting Operations Supervisor, production managers, the drawing office and the workshops teams, ensuring that operations are conducted safely and efficiently from design through build, and to on-stage realisation. 

The successful candidate will have the following:

Technical operational experience in entertainment or theatre rigging, or the wider rigging or lifting equipment industry
Good project management and leadership skills.
Training and experience in the installation of temporary lifting equipment
Training and experience in working at height
A good knowledge of current health and safety legislation including the HSWA and LOLER
If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

Working with us will give you..

Complimentary staff tickets for shows and guided tours, subject to availability and policy
25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
Development Programmes via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role
Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
Enhanced sick pay
Family Friendly policies including Family leave and Support leave
Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
On-site staff canteen and social facilities
On-site occupational health support
In-house mental health and wellbeing advisors providing workplace counselling and support
Wellbeing programme of events, including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active
Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from leading practitioners
Discounted access to National Theatre at Home
Volunteer leave – one paid day per year to volunteer for your chosen charity
Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafés, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms), on and around the South Bank
Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card
Click here for more information and to apply

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Wednesday 13th August 2025 at 12 noon.

We are committed to treating all our employees with dignity and respect. We support our diverse workforce to thrive in an inclusive and supportive working environment that is driven by our organisational values, mission and vision.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions about the recruitment process, you can email [email protected] or call us on 020 7452 3834.

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Application Deadline: Aug. 13, 2025
Job Duration: Open ended
Job/Audition Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technical/Show Support
Payment status: Paid
Job Location: United Kingdom,
London
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