Head of Stage (Royal)

Royal & Derngate


Job: Head of Stage (Royal)

Job: Head of Stage (Royal)

Organisation: Royal & Derngate

Postcode: NN1 1DP

  • Job Title: Head of Stage (Royal)
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Thu, 05 Mar 2026

  • Location:

    East Midlands

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Job Summary

• Act as the primary point of contact for all activity in the Royal Auditorium. • Manage the planning, coordination, and delivery of technical staff, stage and flying equipment, and associated services for all Royal performances and events (both produced and presented), including any related spaces

Job Description

Join Royal & Derngate in a pivotal technical leadership role at the heart of the Royal. You’ll oversee the delivery of ambitious productions and events, leading stage and flying operations while working closely with creative and production teams to turn ideas into live performance. If you’re a technically skilled theatre professional who enjoys combining hands-on delivery with team leadership in a fast-paced producing and receiving environment, this role offers real responsibility, variety, and impact.

Job Requirements

Essential Experience:

  • Proven experience working in a mid- to large-scale receiving house.
  • Proven experience delivering the technical aspects of presented work.
  • Demonstrable experience managing a busy stage department.

Essential Knowledge/Qualifications:

  • Extensive knowledge of stage and flying systems.
  • Recognised rigging qualification.
  • Strong understanding of receiving house and touring techniques.
  • Clear understanding of, and commitment to, live performance.

Essential Skills/Abilities:

  • IT literate, with experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Effective people management and leadership skills.
  • Competence in the operation of technical control equipment.
  • High level of attention to detail.
  • Calm and effective under pressure.
  • Courteous, enthusiastic, and professional approach.
  • Strong problem-solving skills.

Full Person Specification Available On Our Website

How to Apply

Please follow the link on our website and upload a cover letter outlining your interest and how your skills and experience fit the requirements of the role, along with your CV.

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