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Selladoor Worldwide
United Kingdom, London
Posted on: Jan. 15, 2026
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Description:
Job Summary
The Technical Assistant Stage Managers provide essential operational and maintenance support for The Paddington Bear Experience with a focus on meticulously resetting props and gameplay elements in a variety of rooms.
Job Description
The Stage Management and Technical Show teams are responsible for the technical and manual operations and resetting of the experience including set, props, lighting and sound systems as well as a bespoke show operation software. The Technical Assistant Stage Managers will also undertake 'show control' duties, managing emergency responses and monitoring audience traffic and behaviour throughout the experience. They will assist in daily 'powering up and down', as well as ensuring the smooth running of the live experience under tight time-pressure, in pulse format.
Place of Work: Based at The Paddington Bear Experience, County Hall
Hours of work: Part time (hours may vary)
For any hours worked undertaking Reset and Game Room Operation duties, you will be paid the pro rata equivalent of £561.20 per 40 hour week. Contracts start at 16 hours per week.
For any hours worked undertaking Show Control responsibilities in a live show setting, you will be paid the pro rata equivalent of £663.20 per 40 hour week.
This is a self-employed fixed term contract, with holiday and SSP. During your contract, you may be invited to express interest in future work, but further contracts are not guaranteed
Holiday embargoes: To ensure sufficient staffing, and parity across the crew pool in key periods, leave embargoes will be in place from: 30 March 2026 to 12 April 2026 (inclusive), 23 May 2026 to 29 May 2026 (inclusive), 22 June 2026 to 05 July 2026 (inclusive), 24 October 2026 to 30 October 2026 (inclusive), and 09 November 2026 to 22 November 2026 (inclusive) during which time we will not be considering any holiday or NA requests.
Please note that all Bank Holidays are considered normal working days.
You will be expected to be comfortable and able to move in rat runs and tight spaces within the experience.
Job Requirements
Essential:
Experience in Technical Theatre and/or an Assistant Stage Management role.
Basic knowledge of set, props, manual and technical operations and maintenance.
A keen interest in and passion for live/immersive productions.
Exceptional attention to detail in a live show operation setting.
Ability to assess and troubleshoot basic technical problems as they arise.
Ability to deescalate tense situations and conflicts.
A flexible, confident and responsive approach to working while adapting to rapidly changing needs and requirements.
Desirable:
Experience in a live/immersive production setting.
Experience working with manually operated puppets.
Knowledge of QLAB and COGS software.
Experience in conflict management and emergency response dealing with members of the public.
Job Responsibilities
Support power up and down at the beginning and end of each day, including daily rig checks of lighting, sound and COGS system software.
Operation of QLAB and COGS in game rooms both on timecode and as scripted audience-led interactions (training given).
Manual resetting of set, props and gameplay elements in live experience rooms including a performer operated puppet.
Assess and resolve any technical, manual operation issues and prop malfunctions in a live show setting where possible.
Escalate any damage or issues with technical elements, set and/or props and the puppet to Stage Manager and Show Technician (or Deputy) where appropriate.
Support the daily and weekly maintenance of set, props, puppet, sound and lighting as required by Stage Manager and Show Technician (or Deputy).
Prop fixes, modifications and some makes, with support of the Stage Manager.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and covering letter (1-2 pages) outlining how you meet the essential criteria to [email protected] with ‘Paddington – Technical Assistant Stage Manager’ in the subject line.
Deadline: Monday 19 January at 10am
Interviews: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until a suitable candidate is found and we therefore encourage early applications.
Please note that The Path Entertainment Group are unable to sponsor any visas. All applicants must have a valid Right To Work in order to be considered.
Contact name: Taraneh Meen
Contact email: [email protected]
Contact name: Taraneh Meen
Contact email: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
Jan. 19, 2026
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Part Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
London
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