Job Description

We are looking for a Lifting Operations Supervisor (Grade 2A) to join the National Theatre Rigging Team.

Based within the Stage department, this role works to support lifting operations across the organisation, working across all three performance venues and other NT spaces.  You will take an active role in the planning and management of show-related lifting operations in consultation with the venue rigging teams, production managers, the drawing office and the workshops teams, ensuring that operations are conducted safely and efficiently from concept, through design and build, and to on-stage realisation.

You’ll maintain oversight of performer flying effects, whether undertaken internally or with external support and will also coordinate the installation and commissioning of additional production-specific lifting equipment.  You will also support the development and implementation of best practice in work at height, and support training delivery.

The successful candidate will have the following: 

• Technical operational experience in entertainment or theatre rigging, or the wider rigging or lifting equipment industry.
• A thorough knowledge of current health and safety legislation including the HSWA and LOLER.
• Training and/or experience in the installation of lifting equipment and performer flying effects.
• Training and experience in working at height.
• Excellent project management skills.

If that sounds like you, this may be the role for you!

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Working with us will give you..

• Complimentary staff tickets for shows and guided tours, subject to availability and policy
• 25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
• Development Programmes via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role
• Hybrid and flexible working, subject to agreement and policy
• Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
• Enhanced sick pay
• Family Friendly policies including Family leave and Support leave
• Family-friendly employer – we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
• Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
• Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
• On-site staff canteen and social facilities
• On-site occupational health support
• In-house mental health and wellbeing advisors providing workplace counselling and support
• Wellbeing programme of events, including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active
• Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from leading practitioners
• Discounted access to National Theatre at Home
• Volunteer leave – one paid day per year to volunteer for your chosen charity
• Discounts in the NT’s bars, cafés, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms), on and around the South Bank
• Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card

Please note

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 5th May at 11:59pm.

We are committed to treating all our employees with dignity and respect. We support our diverse workforce to thrive in an inclusive and supportive working environment that is driven by our organisational values, mission and vision.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If you would like to speak to someone about any adjustments or have any questions about the recruitment process, you can email recruitment@nationaltheatre.org.uk or call us on 02074523834.11

Apply via jobs.nationaltheatre.org.uk