Moulin Rouge! The Musical - Deputy Head of Automation in City of London

Moulin Rouge! The Musical are seeking a Deputy Head of Automation to join the team.

Expected hours: 48 hours, 6 days a week, 8 performances, Monday to Saturday

Contract: Initially fixed term for one year, thereafter on a rolling basis subject to eight weeks’ notice; performances are 6 days a week, evening and weekend work will be required.

Probationary Period: 12 weeks

Location: Piccadilly Theatre, London.

Personal Attributes: High level of self-awareness, empathy, integrity and confidentiality, detail oriented, strong communication and organisational skills, ability to work as part of a team as well as individually, a flexible approach to working unsociable hours, a positive attitude and a sense of humour.

Responsibilities:

• Under the supervision of the Head of Department, maintain the Production as instructed and dictated by the creative team in line with the artistic requirements and direction of the Production.
• Work alongside your team, other technical departments, stage management, the acting company, resident creative team members and theatre staff to ensure the efficient flow of information for the smooth running of the show.
• Attend all rehearsals, show calls, maintenance calls, get-ins, fit-ups and get-outs as required by your Head of Department or the Company Manager, including emergency calls in the event of equipment failure or other incident, particularly if there is a risk of the cancellation of a performance.
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of all equipment used by your department, including equipment checks prior to each performance, as requested by your Head of Department.
• Acquire familiarity with all plots/tracks within your department so you are able to provide holiday or absence cover for other members of your department as required.
• Deputise for the Head of Department in their absence, if requested.
• Have awareness of understudy and swing performances ahead of each show and make necessary adjustments, if any.
• Assist your Head of Department in compiling and keeping updated cue sheets and other relevant show paperwork, both soft and hard copy, to ensure accurate reference for remounting the Production at a later date.
• Work in accordance with the Producer’s Health and Safety policy, which may include working at height, using appropriate safety equipment and clothing, and attending training deemed necessary, complying at all times with venue rules and regulations.
• Have a practical understanding of the Producer’s employment policies and demonstrate willingness to comply with these policies.
• Provide such other services as are customarily provided by the Deputy Head of Automation in relation to the production of a first-class musical stage play.
• Any other duties as may be reasonably required in the course of duties or as instructed by the Set Designer, Head of Automation, Company Manager, Production Manager, General Managers or Executive Producer from time to time.

Application details: Please send your application by no later than 2pm on Wednesday 3rd September 2025. Please note all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Equality, diversity and inclusion: We are committed to a workplace culture that embraces equality, diversity, and inclusion across. We are an equal opportunity employer.