Head of Stage

  • Contract
  • London

Hampstead Theatre


Job Summary

Lead the stage team at Hampstead Theatre, delivering productions across Main Stage and Studio. Manage staff, oversee rigging and stage systems, and support creative teams to realise ambitious work in a busy producing theatre.

Job Description

Hampstead Theatre is seeking an experienced and collaborative Head of Stage to lead stage operations across our Main Stage and Studio productions.

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will oversee the planning and delivery of all stage activity, managing permanent and freelance staff, and ensuring the safe and efficient operation of stage and flying systems.

You will play a key role throughout the production process-from rehearsals and fit-ups to performances and get-outs-working closely with Production Managers, designers and visiting companies to deliver high-quality productions.

This role requires a hands-on leader with strong technical expertise in scenic construction, rigging and stage systems, alongside excellent people management skills. You will be responsible for maintaining stage equipment, supporting Health & Safety compliance, managing budgets, and developing your team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled Head of Stage or experienced Deputy ready to step up, to contribute to bold, original theatre in one of London’s leading producing venues.

Job Requirements

An experienced manager of people and a great communicator
Organised, with strong attention to detail
A creative thinker and problem solver

Excellent knowledge of theatre production practice
Strong knowledge of stage systems (lifts, counterweight flying, rigging)
Good knowledge of scenic construction and installation
Good understanding of Health & Safety
Understanding of staff management and HR practices

Strong written and verbal communication
Leadership and people management skills
Good technical and scenic skills
Ability to read technical drawings (incl. CAD)
Good IT and numeracy skills

Significant experience in rigging and flying systems
Extensive experience managing teams, training and development
Experience planning and leading get-ins/get-outs
Experience with stage systems, maintenance and problem-solving
Collaborative experience with designers and production teams
Experience of risk assessments and safe working

Job Overview

  • Job Title: Head of Stage
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Tue, 30 Jun 2026

  • Location:

    London

    | view on Google Maps

Job: Head of Stage

Job: Head of Stage

Organisation: Hampstead Theatre

Postcode: NW3 3EU

Apply now
To help us track our recruitment effort, please indicate in your cover/motivation letter where (jobsinmedia.net) you saw this job posting.