Royal & Derngate
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Job: Head of Stage (Royal)
Job: Head of Stage (Royal)
Organisation: Royal & Derngate
Postcode: NN1 1DP
- Job Title: Head of Stage (Royal)
- Salary: £30k-£40k
- Hours:
Full time - Artform: Theatre
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Thu, 16 Jul 2026
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Location:
East Midlandsnearmejobs.eu view on Google Maps
Job Summary
Job Description
Join Royal & Derngate in a pivotal technical leadership role at the heart of the Royal. You’ll oversee the delivery of ambitious productions and events, leading stage and flying operations while working closely with creative and production teams to turn ideas into live performance. If you’re a technically skilled theatre professional who enjoys combining hands-on delivery with team leadership in a fast-paced producing and receiving environment, this role offers real responsibility, variety, and impact.
Job Requirements
Essential Experience:
– Proven experience working in a mid- to large-scale receiving house.
– Proven experience delivering the technical aspects of presented work.
– Demonstrable experience managing a busy stage department.
Essential Knowledge/Qualifications:
– Extensive knowledge of stage and flying systems.
– Strong understanding of receiving house and touring techniques.
– Clear understanding of, and commitment to, live performance.
Essential Skills/Abilities:
– IT literate, with experience using Microsoft Word and Excel.
– Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
– Effective people management and leadership skills.
– Competence in the operation of technical control equipment.
– High level of attention to detail.
– Calm and effective under pressure.
– Courteous, enthusiastic, and professional approach.
– Strong problem-solving skills.
Full Person Specification Available On Our Website
How to Apply
Please follow the link on our website and upload a cover letter outlining your interest and how your skills and experience fit the requirements of the role, along with your CV.
Closing Date: 16/07/2026 at 23:59
- Contact name: Rob Parkes
- Contact email: [email protected]
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