We are looking for a Stage Technician to assist the Head of Stage and Deputy Head of Stage in the efficient running of the Stage Department. The successful applicant will be responsible for assessing and implementing all rigging, flying, and lifting operations within the Technical Department.
- Salary: £34,280 Per annum plus touring allowance
- Full-time
- Closing date for applications: Wednesday 30 July 2025
- Interviews will take place week commencing 4 August 2025
Application Guidance
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Essential things we need to see in your application
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- A proven track record of working in #1 UK Touring Theatre
- Experience of rigging and counterweight flying
- A rigging qualification / Training or relevant experience
- The ability to rig accurately to given plans
- Experienced in fit-ups, show-running and get-outs
- A logical and methodical approach to planning and preparation
- Ability to problem solve in a theatre environment with a calm measured approach
- Good communication and organisational skills
- A solid understanding of Health and Safety and good practice within the theatre industry
- A solid understanding of the Bectu/UK Theatre Code of Conduct (Get-ins, Fit-ups & Get-outs)
- Current Passport.
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What we’d also like to see in your application, but not essential
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- Good IT skills, Microsoft Office or similar and CAD (ideally AUTOCAD)
- Experience of overseas touring
- Mid and large-scale touring experience
- Experience of managing staff
- Full UK driving licence.
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How to Apply
Please send your CV and a covering letter to recruitment@northernballet.com by 30 July 2025. Interviews will take place week commencing 4 August 2025.
We also ask applicants to complete our equal opportunities monitoring form.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
Northern Ballet strives to understand, respect and champion diversity in all its forms. We believe in embracing diversity within our workforce, repertoire and practices and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Please contact us to talk through any access requirements you may need at any stage of the recruitment process so that we can ensure reasonable adjustments are in place. Adjustments could include providing documentation in alternative formats (large print, braille, or audio), adapting the interview environment, or allowing additional time for responses.
Header photo from Merlin with Antoinette Brooks-Daw as Morgan, photo Emma Kauldhar.
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One of the world's leading ballet companies. Based in Leeds, UK, we tour the UK with our unique brand of dance storytelling, on a mission to make ballet accessible to everyone.
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