Deputy Stage Manager
Barbican
United Kingdom, London
Posted on: Dec. 20, 2025
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Description:
Job Description
The role
We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Deputy Stage Manager to assist with the day-to-day operation, supervision, and delivery of our world class programme in the Concert Hall and associated onsite and offsite locations. These include classical and contemporary music concerts and events, as well as a large programme of commercial activity.
In this varied role, you will be involved in assisting with stage management, including team supervision and event health and safety, attending rehearsals, overseeing load-ins and -outs, artist liaison, ensuring stage crew is assigned and maintenance tasks. With your working knowledge of event staging procedures and orchestra set-ups, you'll also have an applied knowledge of Health and Safety regulations and proven experience of working on complex events in the entertainment industry, ideally from a multi-arts venue Concert Hall or similar environment.
The ideal candidate will have excellent management and communication skills, with a positive attitude, even under challenging circumstances. The ability to multi-task and lead a team with excellent interpersonal skills is essential.
Weekend and evening work will be an integral part of the job as required, so a flexible approach is crucial.
*Please note that this is not a theatrical Deputy Stage Management position and, therefore, "calling of performances" or "prompt copy creation" are not essential requirements of the post in rehearsals. *
How to Apply
To apply click on the 'Apply Online' button. Applications without a completed form will not be reviewed.
If there are any issues with the application process, please contact the Barbican Careers team at [email protected].
Deadline for applications is 23:55 pm on Monday 12th January 2026. The advert may close ahead of this date if a sufficient number of applications is reached - apply early to avoid missing out.
Please note that we are unable to accept late applications. We regret that we are unable to provide feedback on your application.
The City of London Corporation want to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive in the work that we do. The City of London Corporation is currently undergoing a programme ensure that our pay and reward practices are competitive and equitable across the whole organisation – and is committed to regularly benchmarking and reviewing pay against external sectors.
As part of our commitment to increasing the diversity of staff within the Bar
Contact name: Rasharne Richards
Contact email: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
Jan. 12, 2026
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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