Lighting Technician

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Prepare, rig, focus, operate, maintain and troubleshoot, sound, video and lighting equipment for productions and infrastructure/installed systems.
• To operate lighting control systems during rehearsals and performances
• To rig, focus and operate lighting equipment including followspots for performances including assisting with scene changes as required.
• To prepare, maintain and update accurate show notes, cue sheets, risk assessments, method statements and other documentation as appropriate, ensuring they are fit for use by others
• To assist in pre-production work (including installation of set electrics and construction of electrical props)
• To assume responsibility for daily checks of all lighting equipment in the rig and where necessary carrying out fault finding investigations, document and communicating any issues with the equipment
• To carry out firstline maintenance of all production lighting and related equipment
• To prioritise workloads in a rapidly changing environment.
• To maintain backstage areas to the highest standard.
• To work with an awareness of sustainability and environmental impact.
• To work alongside others in a safe and efficient manner.
• To work across 7 days including unsocial hours.
• Any other duties as reasonably required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Significant and demonstrable relevant experience within a producing / receiving house
• Proven expertise fitting up and running shows with an excellent knowledge of lighting and related technical equipment
• Ability to rig, focus and operate lighting equipment including both manual and remote followspot systems for large-scale productions
• An ability to re-create focuses quickly, accurately and safely
• Working knowledge of the use and maintenance of a range of lighting equipment and accessories, including low voltage equipment, LEDs, radio dimming and DMX controlled stage effects
• Knowledge of safe rigging practices.
• An awareness of health and safety within a theatrical environment.
• An understanding of theatrical control systems: OSC, sACN.
• The ability to maintain a professional approach and behave diplomatically in a high stress environment
• Proficient in the use of Windows, Apple & Google computer systems.
• Experience working with creative teams.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must work excellently alone or as part of a team.
• Must be willing to initiate, plan and take responsibility for projects and activities within Glyndebourne, delivering informal training and passing on skills to assistant and casual technicians.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Training: Manual Handling, Working at Height, Electrical Safety, PAT Testing

• Formal technical theatre training or equivalent
• Experience in large scale repertory theatre
• Ability to work under minimum supervision
• Experience working with creative teams.
• Experience with the EOS family of lighting consoles
• An understanding of Sensor 3 dimming systems within a theatrical environment.
• Experience fault finding complex systems
• Experience with radio controlled pyrotechnic and lighting systems
• A working knowledge of CAD systems: AutoCAD and/or Vectorworks
• A knowledge of network infrastructure
• Full UK driving licence
• Training: IPAF, ABTT Silver Electrics, Manufacturer based training for consoles &
  playback systems

Special Requirements

• To travel, when required, on Glyndebourne business.

Hours of Work

The basic hours of work are 39 per week plus overtime. You will be required to work longer shifts over 6 days during the busiest periods. 

Rates of Pay and Benefits

The rate for this position is currently £13.90 per hour, plus any agreed increase for 2025.

Overtime rates will apply for any shift longer than 8 hours, a 6th day & Sunday working.

Over half a day’s paid holiday for each week worked (6.8 weeks holiday per annum pro rata inclusive of bank holidays).

We can offer a beautiful working environment, and the chance to see world-class opera.  For those without their own transport we have a free minibus service to and from Lewes railway station. 

We also offer : 

• Free Pilates and Zumba classes, once a week
• Corporate Gym memberships
• An onsite Physiotherapist
• Subsidised electric car charging
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Subsidised dining at our onsite restaurants
• Free tea and coffee
• Discount at the Glyndebourne shop
• Free on-site parking
• Free minibus service to and from Lewes train station and Ringmer
• Discount at various highstreet retailers through the Glyndebourne benefits hub

How to Apply

Glyndebourne is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Registered Charity. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for vacancies, including ethnically diverse and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented in our workforce.

To help us monitor the effectiveness of our commitment to diversity and inclusion and our supporting policies and procedures, we ask all job applicants to complete our anonymized and confidential Equal Opportunities monitoring form .

Please then apply by e-mail, sending your CV and covering letter to Vic Pyne-Head of Lighting, vic.pyne@glyndebourne.com

The closing date for applications is Friday 17 January 2025.

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