Assistant Lighting Technician

21st September - 11th November 2026

The Vacancy

We have a vacancy for an Assistant Lighting Technician to join our Lighting team on a fixed term contract.

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

Key Tasks & 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 & Experience

ESSENTIAL

• An ability and willingness to learn new skills
• Experience followspotting large scale productions
• 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 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.
• Knowledge of equipment maintenance.
• An awareness of health and safety within a theatrical environment.
• Training: ABTT Bronze Award, IPAF, Manual Handling, Working at Height.

Salary & Hours of Work

This is an hourly paid position at £13.25 per hour.

This is a fixed term contract from 21st September - 11th November 2026.

The contractual hours of work are 39 per week, worked over over 5 shifts (days) from 09.00- 23.00 between Monday to Sunday.

We offer 6.6 weeks / 33 days holiday per year pro rata including public holidays.

We have excellent on site catering facilities, can offer a beautiful working environment, and the opportunity to see world class opera.

We can offer a beautiful working environment, and the chance to see world-class opera. 

We also offer:

• Free Pilates and Zumba classes, once a week
• Corporate Gym memberships
• An onsite Physiotherapist
• Cost price electric car charging
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Subsidised dining at our onsite restaurants
• Free tea and coffee
• Discount at the Glyndebourne shop
• Free on-site parking
• Free minibus service to and from Lewes train station and Glyndebourne
• 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.

The closing date for applications is Monday 27th July 2026 with interviews to be held on the 18th & 19th August.

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 please contact a member of the HR team at recruitment@glyndebourne.com.

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