Head of Sound & Lighting
Theatre Royal Stratford East
United Kingdom, London
Posted on: Sept. 15, 2025
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Description:
Job Summary
Stratford East is looking to appoint a Head of Sound & Lighting.
Job Description
We are looking for an excellent Head of Sound & Lighting to join our wonderful production team. The candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the day to day running of the Sound & Lighting Department at Stratford East. They will support the Head of Production in facilitating the sound & lighting requirements of each production and the efficient management of the department, to achieve technical excellence.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POST:
To facilitate the smooth running and delivery of Stratford East productions, collaboratively and creatively supporting all aspects of the production process through technical excellence, adaptability, and teamwork.
To be an inhouse expert and liaison for touring shows, incoming companies, events, or hires.
To ensure safety standards and best working practices are upheld in all situations.
To provide clear leadership for the technical team throughout preproduction and technical processes, ensuring wellbeing and high artistic standards
To manage and build relationships with external clients and key stakeholders, eg hire companies, freelance staff, and core creatives
To forward plan, manage logistics and budgets effectively, enabling technical departments to deliver efficiently and to schedule
Contract type: Full Time
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 subject to experience and annual review
Hours of Work: 39 per week 1x Overtime until 44hrs, 1.5x OT thereafter.
Holidays: 30 days per annum including bank holidays. This will increase by 1 day for each full holiday year of service completed to a maximum total of 33 days. Holiday is pro rata for part time roles.
Probation: 6 months
Notice Period: 2 months (after probation)
How to Apply
To obtain an application pack, including a full job description, please visit our website: http://www.stratfordeast.com/about-us/vacancies/
Application deadline: Monday 13 October, no later than midday. Applications received after midday on the deadline date will not be accepted.
Contact name: Holly Burgess
Contact email: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
Oct. 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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