Lighting Supervisor

  • Contract
  • London

London Theatre Company


Job Summary

Start date: Monday 23 February (or earlier if possible). Salary: £40’040 per annum. Terms: Permanent, full time. Hours: 44 hours average working week over 6 days. Deadline for applications: Monday 26 January, 10am.

Job Description

The Bridge Theatre Lighting Department is currently looking for an enthusiastic and talented Lighting Supervisor to join the in-house lighting team.

We would welcome CVs from those who have at least 2 years’ experience working as part of a lighting team on professional live performances of a mid – large scale. As a Lighting Supervisor at The Bridge Theatre you will take responsibility for assisting the Heads of Department and being part of supervising and supporting the show contracted lighting team.

You will be a key member of the lighting team and Bridge Theatre productions, assisting the Heads of Lighting in reacting to any issues that may be raised from the current production but also assisting with the preparation for upcoming productions.

Job Requirements

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential Skills

  • At least 2 years’ experience working as part of a lighting team on professional live performances of a mid – large scale.
  • Proven experience and confidence in using ETC family consoles.
  • Experience of PAT Testing and Asset Management systems.
  • Experience of working in a Producing house theatre.
  • Prior experience of being a Production Electrician/LX 1 for large scale productions in a producing house venue
  • Ability to read and interpret lighting plans and paperwork.
  • Ability to utilise AutoCAD and Vectorworks to adapt and amend lighting plans.
  • Good working knowledge of theatrical lighting fixtures.
  • Leadership skills and the ability to manage large teams of casual lighting staff in a busy theatre environment.
  • Highly organised, approachable, and friendly, with a firm understanding and enthusiasm for the production process.
  • Excellent communication skills.

Full specification available in job description.

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Lighting Supervisor
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 26 Jan 2026

  • Location:

    London

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Job: Lighting Supervisor

Job: Lighting Supervisor

Organisation: London Theatre Company

Postcode: SE1 2SG

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