Lighting Systems Technician

  • Contract
  • London

Royal Ballet and Opera


  • Job Title: Lighting Systems Technician
  • Salary: £40k-£50k
  • Hours:
    Full time
  • Artform: Performing arts
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Fri, 12 Sep 2025

  • Location:

    London

Job Summary

We are seeking to recruit a Lighting Systems Technician. This role will assist in the efficient day to day running of the equipment and systems of the Lighting Department, providing technical advice for additional equipment needs, productions, events and outside venues.

Job Description

Permanent Contract

Full time; 42.5 Hours Per Week

£41,092.00 per annum

Based in: Covent Garden, London

Who we are:

The Royal Ballet and Opera continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings. The Royal Ballet and Opera wants to share these life-changing artforms with as many people as we can, working to enrich the cultural life of the nation by growing the public enjoyment and appreciation of exceptional ballet and opera.

The role:

Lighting Systems are responsible for the maintenance and improvement of the production lighting infrastructure and equipment (approximately 13,000 items) site wide. The team also design and install bespoke set electrics across both new and revived productions. These installations cover a wide scope, from straight forward tungsten practicals to LED systems and complex large scale set installations.

We are seeking to recruit a Lighting Systems Technician. This role will assist in the efficient day to day running of the equipment and systems of the Lighting Department, providing technical advice for additional equipment needs, productions, events and outside venues, ensuring that all activities are carried out to the highest possible standard of safety, efficiency, and quality.

Job Requirements

Our ideal candidates will be team players with strong communication skills, who can evidence the following:

  • An appreciation of why electrical safety is important and how to keep yourself and others safe and the willingness to understand more.
  • An understanding of current lighting equipment and systems and the implications of new product developments, particularly with regards to sustainability.
  • Ability to assess production needs for lighting requirements and identify and recommend any developments to existing systems or equipment.
  • Strong awareness of and adherence to Health and Safety policy and best practice
  • The ability to work unsupervised and show initiative in dealing with day-to-day problems.

How to Apply

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we`d love to hear from you. Please follow the Apply Now link for more information. If you have any access requirements for your application, please contact the RBO Recruitment Team on [email protected]

The Royal Ballet and Opera is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from those who are from a global majority background and/or those who are disabled,as they are under-represented within our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential minimum criteria for our vacancies.

Closing date for applications: 8am, Friday 12th September 2025.

Interviews will be held virtually the week of 22nd September 2025.

There will then be an in-person second-round.

Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.

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