Head of Lighting

Liverpool Royal Court


Job: Head of Lighting

Job: Head of Lighting

Organisation: Liverpool Royal Court

Postcode: L1 1HL

  • Job Title: Head of Lighting
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 20 Jun 2025

  • Location:

    North West

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Job Summary

About this role: To work collaboratively as part of the Production Department in achieving the highest standards in the delivery of technical requirements for LRC Productions and related projects. To take responsibility for the delivery and management of lighting requirements for LRC productions and

Job Description

Production Responsibilities:

  • Work with creative teams and Production Managers of individual productions to realise the production’s lighting design to the highest standards.
  • Run lighting fit ups, get outs & technical rehearsals.
  • Provide costings for individual productions lighting requirements. Working with the Production Manager to achieve designs within budgets.
  • Working with the Production Manager & other Heads of Departments to create schedules for productions.
  • In conjunction with the Technical & Production Manager, plan and supervise video requirements on productions.
  • Recruiting, managing and scheduling of lighting operators and technicians, in liaison with the Technical Manager.
  • Program lighting desks in all spaces, as required.
  • Act as Production Electrician across all spaces and productions as required.
  • On occasion to act as Associate Lighting Designer on productions.
  • Provide show cover, if required.

Job Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • A good understanding and demonstrable experience of working in lighting for live performance in a professional environment.
  • Ability to lead and manage a team.
  • Excellent knowledge of Health and Safety legislation including CDM and procedures as related to the theatre industry.
  • Excellent knowledge and understanding of current lighting equipment and practices.
  • A thorough knowledge of ETC control desks and dimmers.
  • CAD skills in Vectorworks or AutoCAD.
  • Computer literate on MS Office applications.
  • Ability to support and work well within a small-dedicated production team in a collaborative manner.
  • To build excellent rapports with lighting designers before and during production periods.
  • Budgetary management experience.
  • Skills in staff recruitment, training, motivation and supervision.
  • Ability to work with and support all other departments.
  • Ability to work under pressure, on occasions.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.

How to Apply

CV to [email protected]

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