Assistant Head of Automation and Stage
| Posting date: | 12 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,677.28 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 July 2025 |
| Location: | LE1 1SB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Curve Theatre |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
With the expansion of our Technical Department, Curve Theatre seeks an experienced Assistant Head of Automation & Stage to support the Stage & Automation Department. Working closely with the Head of Department, you will oversee technical planning, daily operations, and specialist projects, ensuring the highest standards of execution and safety for Made at Curve productions and visiting shows.
You will apply expertise in rigging, automation programming, maintenance, and health and safety best practices while fostering a collaborative technical team. The role balances hands-on work with leadership responsibilities, supporting technicians' professional development and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
The ideal candidate will have advanced technical knowledge in stage and automation, proven experience in team mentorship, and strong organisational skills. Primarily based at Curve Theatre, Leicester, the role may occasionally require travel to support touring productions.
You can find out more about the role by downloading the Job Description & Person Specification (JDPS) at the bottom of this page. If you feel you have the experience and skills suitable for this role, then we welcome your application.
If you have any questions or require this advert in a different format, please contact careers@curvetheatre.co.uk.
Closing date for applications: Midnight, Monday 7th July 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 15th July or Wednesday 16th July
We are an inclusive organisation, from our trustees and team members to our audience and participants. We treat all job applicants equally, regardless of class, age, disability, gender identity or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other equality characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the cultural sector.
You will apply expertise in rigging, automation programming, maintenance, and health and safety best practices while fostering a collaborative technical team. The role balances hands-on work with leadership responsibilities, supporting technicians' professional development and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
The ideal candidate will have advanced technical knowledge in stage and automation, proven experience in team mentorship, and strong organisational skills. Primarily based at Curve Theatre, Leicester, the role may occasionally require travel to support touring productions.
You can find out more about the role by downloading the Job Description & Person Specification (JDPS) at the bottom of this page. If you feel you have the experience and skills suitable for this role, then we welcome your application.
If you have any questions or require this advert in a different format, please contact careers@curvetheatre.co.uk.
Closing date for applications: Midnight, Monday 7th July 2025
Interviews: Tuesday 15th July or Wednesday 16th July
We are an inclusive organisation, from our trustees and team members to our audience and participants. We treat all job applicants equally, regardless of class, age, disability, gender identity or gender expression, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or any other equality characteristic. We particularly encourage applications from individuals who are underrepresented in the cultural sector.