Deputy Head of Electrics
The role…
Are you a passionate, forward thinking Theatre Electrician with experience in a technical team? Are you dedicated to delivering the highest quality in everything you do?
We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Head of Electrics at the His Majesty’s Theatre. In this exciting and varied role, you will: help manage the delivery of rehearsals and performances of our resident production, manage the delivery of concerts and events, carry out maintenance and installation of the technical and building infrastructure.
Through the leadership of a diverse team, you will provide the highest standard of customer experience to our resident production and break new ground in our industry.
What you’ll be doing…
Working closely with the Technical Manager, along with the Head of Electrics
· Ensure the team deliver the highest technical standards of customer service to the resident production for all performances, previews and technical rehearsals.
· Help the Head of Electrics lead the advance planning of all productions, concerts and events from a technical perspective including creating or reviewing Construction Phase Plans, Method Statements and Risk Assessments prior to productions coming into or leaving the Theatre.
- Working closely with the visiting Company to ensure the resident production Load in and Load Out is planned in advance.
- In the absence of the Head of Electrics, managing a team to ensure safe and smooth operation of the resident production, ensuring the highest possible production standards are maintained whilst protecting the interest of LW Theatres
- Assisting the Head of Electrics ensure that production maintenance and statutory inspections are carried out in line with current legislation.
- Delivering concerts and events to the highest standard ensuring minimal disturbance to the resident production and ensuring trucking is planned to avoid disturbance to our neighbours.
- Helping lead a team to maintain a professional work environment, where performers, technicians and audience members are safe.
- Problem solving technical issues relating to the production and building services.
- Assisting the Head of Electrics, ensuring the continued safe and effective operation of the theatre including achieving satisfactory compliance throughout the building.
- Carry out first line maintenance and/or review as appropriate the technical infrastructure not limited to: CCTV, Electronic Door Access, Data systems including Wi-Fi Fire Alarm, Electrical Installations, HVAC and BMS systems.
· Champion and drive a positive approach to Health & Safety at the Theatre, proactively supporting the practical application of LW Theatres Health and Safety Policy as well as our licensing requirements.
· Assist the Head of Electrics with recruitment of the Electrics team and maintain appropriate staffing levels: working with the rest of the team and the People Team to deliver the required technical services to the resident production.
· Assist the Head of Electrics to efficiently manage the teams’ hours to meet requirements, being mindful of the Working Time Directive and the maximum working hours permitted in LW Theatres H&S Policy.
· Ensure staff annual leave entitlement is being booked throughout the year to avoid disruption to department.
· Create a high-performance culture in the team; helping to set clear objectives for senior and production technicians, providing ongoing feedback, identifying relevant training for the team and ensuring that they have or are actively seeking appropriate qualifications.
· Keep backstage and technical areas tidy and well maintained. Ensure that an excellent standard of general housekeeping is always sustained as well as assisting with general maintenance projects and issues.
- Ensuring essential supplies are ordered for the building, maintaining appropriate stock levels, reviewing and signing off Purchase Orders as required.
- Assist the Head of Electrics to deliver a maintenance and inspection regime for all technical and building infrastructure including arranging inspections, analysing maintenance and inspection reports and taking appropriate action in each case, including record keeping.
- Keep up to date with current and emerging technical developments and legislation and make any recommendations for improving the technical equipment or standards of the Theatre.
- Assisting the Head of Electrics to ensure venue compliance with the Technical Standards for Places of Public Entertainment, as well as Local Authority Rules of Management and other relevant legislation, regulation, guidance, ACOP etc.
· Ensure there is excellent communication and collaboration between the Head of Electrics department and all other departments in the Theatre.
What we need…
· Practical knowledge of technical systems, including but not limited to Lighting systems and networking, video systems and networking, temporary electrical infrastructure, and associated control systems.
· Knowledge of building systems and infrastructure, including but not limited to: Electrical systems, communication and IT systems, and Building Management Systems.
· Experience fitting up and getting out of concert, TV or touring productions.
· Commercial awareness; able to assist with budget management.
· Good working knowledge of the Health & Safety and Licensing requirements associated with theatrical management.
· Awareness of Construction and Design Management 2015 and Technical Standards for Places of Entertainment.
· Good verbal and written communication skills.
· Experience of leading, motivating and instructing technical team members during technical events.
· Can adapt to changing circumstances and overcome challenges.
· Can identify training needs and ensure the technical competence of a team.
· Experience of successfully delivering projects and working under pressure as a key member of the team.
· Willingness to challenge existing working methods and to introduce new working practices.
· Pragmatic and proactive approach to resource planning.
- Happy to work evenings and weekends.
Happy to undertake First Aid at Work Training.
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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Electrical
Essential
· Ability to manage a team during a fit up or get out and during day-to-day operation in the absence of the Head of Electrics.
· Experience operating and programming a Grand MA, ETC or alike.
· Experience setting up lighting and video systems.
· Competent to diagnose and rectify basic electrical faults.
Advantageous
· Electrical qualifications
· Electrical installation experience
· Experience running technical teams
Salary & Benefits:
£40,601.60 per year, plus (£5,926.96) discretionary betterment payment
Hours of Work: 40 Hours over 5 days
· 28 Days Holiday Entitlement including Bank Holidays
· Group Pension Scheme: 5% Contribution following probationary period
· Access to LW Theatres Friends & Family discounted tickets scheme following probationary period
· Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
· Access to an Employee Discount Scheme
· Access to Eye Care Vouchers and Flu Vaccinations
Deadline for applications: 18/09/2026
Diversity & Inclusion
At LW Theatres, we pride ourselves on being a family of individuals and actively welcome applicants from all backgrounds – it’s one of our core values and we believe celebrating our differences is key to success.
At the heart of our Company is a culture where everyone feels seen and heard and can be themselves at work. Regardless of your background, all we ask is that you have the skills and experience required and the desire to succeed. In return, we pledge to ensure that our selection process is both transparent and fair.
We are also open to discussing opportunities to work flexibly.
This role may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received
