Assistant Stage Technician - Nights (Automation bias)

16 March - 9 August 2026

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Stage Technician with an Automation bias to join our Stage Staff department working overnight for the 2026 Festival.

You will be required to work as part of a team in realising the technical requirements of the stage department. This will centre mainly on changing over from one Opera to another, focussing primarily on flown items, maintaining scenery and equipment to the highest standard. You will assist with handling scenery for fit ups and changeovers as well as carrying out minor repairs.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• To assist in overnight changeovers, maintenance and other technical aspects of show production.
• To operate the automation desk when required.
• To assist with the organisation of flown elements including bresting, brailing and spot lining.
• To act as a spotter for flown items.
• To maintain all backstage areas to the highest standard and keep all storage units in order.
• To work alongside others in a safe and efficient manner
• To adhere to all schedules and follow the leadership of the Stage Supervisors and the Head of Stage
• To be able to work at heights when required
• To undertake, if required, all manner of set refurbishment, painting, cleaning etc, and to assist in the maintenance of productions throughout their run.
• To work in unison with all other departments in achieving productions of the highest quality
• To follow instructions and complete all instructed tasks within the given time frame
• To work within all health and safety guidelines and Company policy
• To participate in all allocated training programmes and initiatives
• To carry out all other duties where required

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• Good communication skills
• To be able to undertake manual handling training and complete lifting as part of the role
• To be able to work in unison with all other departments in achieving productions of the highest quality
• Previous experience in working as part of a stage team or in a theatre
• To have some knowledge or experience of flying in a theatre environment.

Desirable

• Experience in Flying
• Experience in Rigging
• Experience in Automation - especially Navigator/IQ

Rates of Pay and hours

You will be required to work an average of no more than 48 hours per week, including weekends.

During nights, you will be required to work an average of no more than 40 hours per week including weekends.

The normal working hours will be 22.00 until 7.00 the following morning on nights, 8.00 to 22.00 when on days. The weekly salary for this position is currently £815.81 on days, £935.11 on nights, plus any agreed increases for 2026.

For further information regarding Rates of Pay and Hours of Work please contact Adam Harvey- Head of Stage, adam.harvey@glyndebourne.com

Other Benefits

Over half a day’s paid holiday for each week worked (6.8 weeks holiday per annum pro rata inclusive of bank holidays).

We can offer a beautiful working environment, and the chance to see world-class opera.  For those without their own transport we have a free minibus service to and from Lewes railway station. 

We also offer : 

• Subsidised dining at our onsite restaurants

• Discount at the Glyndebourne shop

• Staff events

• Corporate Gym memberships

• Free Pilates and Zumba classes

• Free tea and coffee

• Free on-site parking 

• An onsite Physiotherapist 

• Cost price electric car charging

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Long service awards

• Discount at various highstreet retailers through the Glyndebourne benefits hub

How to Apply

Glyndebourne is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Registered Charity. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for vacancies, including ethnically diverse and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented in our workforce.

Please apply by clicking ‘Apply Now;’ to submit your application. Candidates must be able to provide evidence of their right to work in the UK.

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The closing date for applications is Sunday 1 February 2026

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