Theatre Lighting Resources Specialist

We are looking for a Lighting Resources Technician to join the National Theatre Lighting Team. To work with the Lighting Resources Team to support planned maintenance work and ensure compliance with current safety and electrical regulations for all equipment, including In-Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment.

To update the Lighting Resources Department databases, ensuring that equipment is logged and tracked and that test results are recorded correctly. To work with the Lighting Resources Supervisors and Manager to provide technical support for Events and architectural lighting systems across the NT, including foyers, exterior areas, and the NT Studios. To work with other members of the Lighting Department to provide technical support for the production lighting, dimming, networking and data distribution systems in the three theatres and other spaces.

The successful candidate will have the following:

• Considerable experience working in a Lighting Department in a professional theatre or similar warehouse/professional lighting company environment.
• The ability to diagnose and rectify faults on lighting equipment and control systems in a systematic and methodical manner.
• Industry recognised certificates in rigging, working at height, Health & Safety and electrical awareness or the willingness to undertake training to achieve them.
• A good working knowledge of fundamental electrical practice and theory.
• A qualification in BS7909 or the willingness to undergo the training required to achieve this.
• Considerable experience of lighting desk operation in a live environment, ideally on ETC/Avolites related products although training will be provided.

Working with us will give you:

• Complimentary staff tickets for shows and guided tours, subject to availability and policy.
• 25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Development Programmes via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role.
• Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership.
• Family Friendly policies including Family leave and Support leave.
• Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA).
• Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST.
• Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy.
• On-site staff canteen and social facilities.
• In-house mental health and wellbeing advisors providing workplace counselling and support.
• Wellbeing programme of events, including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active.
• Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from leading practitioners.
• Discounted access to National Theatre at Home.
• Volunteer leave – one paid day per year to volunteer for your chosen charity.
• Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafés, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms), on and around the South Bank.
• Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card.

Please note the closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 17 August 2026 at 12 noon. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.

Should you need support or additional time to submit an application please contact recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk. In line with our commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI), we recognise that we need to address underrepresentation in our organisation. We actively welcome applications from individuals who are part of global majority, disabled and LGBTQ+ communities, and are committed to creating an environment where everyone can thrive. We strive to promote inclusive and equitable practices in all areas of the NT. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet our minimum requirements for our vacancies. If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions about the recruitment process, you can email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk or call us on 02074523834.