Assistant Lighting Technician

April - November 2026

We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Lighting Technician to work as a self motivated and driven member of the Lighting team to deliver high quality technical services to productions at Glyndebourne and any other venue where the company may perform.

To deliver the lighting requirements for all productions and projects to the highest standards, including high standards of safety, efficiency and operation.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities

• Prepare, rig, focus, operate, maintain and troubleshoot lighting equipment, including followspots
• To operate as lighting technician for performances including assisting with scene changes as required.
• To prepare and update accurate show notes, cue sheets and other documentation as appropriate
• To assist with rehearsals, show changeovers and performances ensuring they are executed smoothly and to time
• To assist in pre-production work (including installation of set electrics and construction of electrical props) when required
• To prioritise workloads in a rapidly changing environment.
• Provide support to other departments in their use of production lighting equipment.
• To maintain backstage areas to the highest standard.
• To work with an awareness of sustainability and environmental impact.
• To work alongside others in a safe and efficient manner.
• To work across 7 days including unsocial hours.
• Any other duties as reasonably required.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

• An ability and willingness to learn new skills
• Formal technical theatre training or equivalent significant experience within a producing / receiving house
• Knowledge of the use and maintenance of a range of professional lighting equipment
• To be able to complete manual handling tasks safely.
• To be able to work safely at height.
• A basic understanding of electricity and electrical safety.
• The ability to maintain a professional approach and behave diplomatically in a high stress environment
• Proficient in the use of Windows, Apple & Google computer systems.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must work excellently alone or as part of a team.
• A high level of attention to detail.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.

Desirable

• An awareness of large scale repertory theatre
• The ability to work under minimum supervision
• A knowledge of Eos range of lighting control consoles
• Experience with intelligent lighting rigs and radio controlled practicals
• Knowledge of safe rigging practices.
• An understanding of theatrical control systems.
• Experience followspotting large scale productions
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance.
• An awareness of health and safety within a theatrical environment.
• Training: ABTT Bronze Award, IPAF, Manual Handling, Working at Height.

Hours of Work

The basic hours of work are 39 per week plus overtime. You will be required to work longer shifts over 6 days during the busiest periods.

Rates of Pay and Benefits

The hourly rate of pay is £13.12 per hour with a guaranteed weekly salary of £642.88. 

Overtime rates will apply for any shift longer than 8 hours, a 6th day & Sunday working.

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 15 February 2026 with interviews to take place at Glyndebourne on 2nd & 4th March.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If relevant to you, please inform us of this in your covering letter. If you have any questions in relation to this or if you would like this advert sent to you in a larger or dyslexia friendly font then please contact a member of the HR team at recruitment@glyndebourne.com.