We’re looking for a Head of Lighting to lead in the preparation and running of productions for our new venue. Are you ready to follow spot this exciting career opportunity? This is a great leading role is for you.

At Sadler’s Wells everyone is welcome.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join us as Head of Lighting, with the expansion of our new venue, Sadler’s Wells East.

You’ll be ensuring that all relevant technical requirements of lighting are met in a safe and professional manner. You’ll be working with state-of-the-art equipment and set the scene for great productions and events.

You’ll be a flexible, practical person with excellent lighting skills. You may also have Sound and/or Video skills that would be a great addition and benefit to this position. Your experience in professional theatre work will be key for this role – Being able to demonstrate leadership across teams.

Sadler’s Wells is a receiving theatre with varied seasons, including both artistic and commercial activities. You would be required to have a flexible approach to working patterns, and ideally will have experience of working with either repertory or touring companies.

We’re a supportive and hardworking team, working on a variety of projects. We understand that flexibility works both ways.

Sadler’s Wells benefits include:

• Employee Assistance Programme, which includes counselling
• Complimentary tickets and discounts
• Enhanced holiday and time off in lieu
• Additional pay for parental and family leave, subject to eligibility

For further information, please see the job pack here - Head of Lighting Job Pack - July 2024

We welcome all applications by 11:59pm GMT on 11 August 2024. **Interviews will take place 16 – 19 August 2024.

We are committed to building a culturally diverse workforce and actively encourage applications from Black, Asian and those belonging to ethnic groups that are currently underrepresented within the Arts. Applications from d/Deaf and disabled communities and low socio-economic backgrounds are also welcome. As a user of the Disability Confident Scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled candidates who meet the minimum essential criteria for the role as set out in the Job Pack.

Sadler’s Wells also works collaboratively with Parents in Performing Arts (PiPA) in efforts to support parents and carers within the industry.

If you would like support or have any queries regarding the format or submission of the application, please contact us on recruitment@sadlerswells.com.