Stage Technicianexpired
English Touring Opera
United Kingdom, England
Posted on: June 12, 2025
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Description:
Job Summary
English Touring Opera seeks two Stage Technicians to work on two new exciting productions for their Autumn 2025 Season. Contract Dates - 15th September - 18th November Fee - £750 per week
Job Description
Responsibilities:
Apply practical stagecraft skills, knowledge, and experience to support the successful delivery of productions, ensuring the production team's creative and artistic vision is realised accurately, safely, and consistently.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment in all areas used by the Stage department, ensuring all equipment is properly stored, maintained, and ready for use.
Liaise with and manage local crew throughout the engagement, in collaboration with the Head of Stage and/or Head of Lighting.
Carry out scene and interval changes as required, wearing appropriate show blacks or costume as specified.
Assist with, and where appropriate, oversee, the safe and efficient loading and unloading of trailers.
Support the ongoing maintenance and care of all touring equipment throughout the engagement.
Assist the Head of Stage and/or Head of Lighting during fit-ups and get-outs, and in maintaining rehearsal room scenery and technical equipment prior to and during the tour.
Contribute to the preparation and upkeep of touring equipment, tools, stock, rigging, and staging within the rehearsal rooms and stores, both before and after the tour.
Support the running of rehearsals and performances as a member of the production team.
Work in accordance with production schedules, call sheets, and rehearsal timetables as issued by the Company.
In conjunction with the Head of Production, Head of Stage, and Head of Lighting, ensure all Health & Safety guidelines related to scenic elements and equipment are followed.
Promote a positive Health & Safety culture by adhering to and encouraging safe working practices across all activities.
Maintain professional and courteous relationships with venue staff, representing English Touring Opera in a positive and approachable manner.
Provide additional support to the Head of Production and wider production team as required, undertaking any other reasonable duties as necessary throughout the engagement.
How to Apply
Please email your CV (maximum two pages) and covering letter (maximum two pages) to [email protected] by 10am on 7 July 2025.
Please also fill in the Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form, which will be anonymised, stored separately from your application, and will not be considered as part of it.
Please note: given the nature of this position, we reserve the right to conclude the recruitment process prior to the advertised closing date.
Contact name: Ryan Watson
Contact email: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
July 07, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
England
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