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JOB DESCRIPTION
Job title: DEPUTY HEAD OF ELECTRICS
Reports to: HEAD OF ELECTRICS
At Hampstead Theatre, we create progressive, thought provoking and original theatre, working with the best creative talent.
We are looking for a talented Deputy Head of Electrics to work with our Head of Electrics to deliver the electrics, sound and audio-visual aspects of all productions across our main stage and studio every year.
If you’re from a theatre electrics background, are confident supporting creatives to realise their best work and have experience of working collaboratively with Lighting and Sound Designers, including programming, we would love to hear from you.
HOW TO APPLY
The application deadline is midday on Wednesday 23 July 2025.
To apply for the position,
1) Email your CV and cover letter to jobs@hampsteadtheatre.com with the reference DHOE in the subject line.
In your cover letter, please outline why you are interested in the role and how your skills, knowledge and experience relate to the person specification.
2) Complete the following form: https://forms.office.com/e/g8tx3AXyJ6
The form will ask you for your personal details and details of two referees.
3) Complete the personal characteristics form: https://forms.office.com/e/2Wvm6wqzrM
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Assist the Head of Electrics & freelance Production Managers with all productions & events planning, staffing and fulfilment.
- Deputise for the Head of Electrics in their absence.
- Oversee get-in and get-out of lighting, sound and video equipment across the venue as agreed with the Head of Electrics.
- Support the daily operation of shows as required by the Head of Electrics.
- Support the Head of Electrics to ensure that Hampstead electrics and associated equipment are maintained to a safe and compliant standard and ready for use as required.
- Provide excellent communication and support to creatives and production professionals working at Hampstead Theatre.
- Assist with additional tasks on stage and across the venue as required.
- Oversee the implementation of production Health & Safety requirements in planning and on stage.
- Drive your own career and skills development, making the most of the opportunities made available to you.
- Work in a safe and legal way to comply with regulatory and legislative requirements.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Our Deputy Head of Electrics should be:
- Organised, with an eye for detail
- A great communicator and team player
- A creative thinker and problem solver
Knowledge
- Excellent knowledge and experience of current theatre Electrics practice.
- Good knowledge of current theatrical Sound and AV practice.
- Good electrical knowledge and practical making and repair skills.
- Good knowledge of networking systems.
- Good working knowledge of Health & Safety practice relevant to the role.
- Good knowledge of programming ETC lighting consoles.
- Knowledge of Vectorworks and Lightwright desirable.
Skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent technical skills relevant to the role.
- Good ability to interpret and work from technical drawings.
- Good IT skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good numeracy skills.
Experience
- Direct experience of lighting, sound and audio-visual rigging and operation.
- Excellent experience of programming ETC consoles and moving lights.
- Basic moving light repair and maintenance experience.
- Experience of working collaboratively with and programming for Lighting Designers.
- Experience of designing, building and fitting-up electrical effects and practicals.
- Experience of working at height.
- Experience of working with risk assessments and method statements for safe working.
Qualifications
- IPAF 1A or 3A and Harness & Rescue (training can be provided in post).
- PASMA desirable
- IOSH Managing Safely desirable.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
Salary: £36,500 p.a. plus overtime *
Hours: This is a full-time position. A normal working week consists of 43 hours. Additional work hours, Sunday work and overnight work will be required during production periods, for which overtime is payable. The schedule is based on operational needs whilst also aiming to ensure work-life balance.
If you would like an informal chat regarding overtime and scheduling expectations please contact Euan Maybank on the email address in the job pack.
Holiday: 28 days’ annual leave plus Public Holidays.
Notice: One week during three-month probationary period, eight weeks after probation is passed.
Other benefits:
- Interest-free season-ticket travel loans.
- Complimentary tickets for performances.
- After 13 weeks’ service, you will be automatically enrolled in our NOW: Pensions scheme which includes an employer’s contribution of 3% on qualifying earnings (where the employee also contributes at least 5% on qualifying earnings).
- Enhanced maternity leave, paternity leave and sick pay.
- Stress counselling helpline.
- 10% discount at Hampstead Theatre’s Café Bar.
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