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Deputy Head of Electrics, CRITERION THEATRE TRUST
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Criterion Theatre Trust
Currently seeking: Deputy Head of Electrics
Join the LX Team at the Criterion Theatre Trust.
We’re currently looking for a Deputy Head of Electrics to join our LX team. This is an exceptional opportunity to join our LX team within a busy West End theatre.
POST: Deputy Head of Electrics
REPORTING INTO: Head of Electrics and Technical Manager
RESPONSIBLE FOR: show and casual staff
CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent Position
START DATE: As soon as possible
HOURS: 40 hours a week over five days: day, evening and weekend shifts. Overtime as operationally required.
LOCATION: Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly Circus, London
SALARY: SOLT/BECTU Grade 2: £19.60 per hour plus overtime where applicable
Other Benefits
- 20 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays
- Off-site and cross-department training opportunities
- Employee Assistance Programme – confidential wellbeing and mental health support
- Auto-enrolment pension contributions & salary sacrifice scheme
Application Process
We’re excited to welcome a new Deputy Head of Electrics to our team!
To Apply, Please Send:
- Your CV
- A short personal statement (about 300 words) telling us a little about yourself, why you’re interested, what you can bring to the role, and what you hope to gain.
Email your application via the button below with the subject line: Deputy Head of Electrics Application – Your Name.
CLOSING DATE: Sunday, 20th September 2026.
INTERVIEWS: There will be a two-stage interview process, with first-round interviews taking place on the 21st September 2026.
START DATE: As soon as possible.
If you have any questions or need this information in another format, please contact Aileen Zainiuddin via email aileen@criterion-theatre.co.uk or phone 020 7839 8811— we’re happy to help.
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Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
- General Assist and deputise, as necessary, for the Head of Electrics and be able to perform all duties as and where required in their absence
- Ensure safe working practices are always adhered to
- To operate lighting and sound for performances as required
- Attend as duty electrician cover during the day and performance hours. Cover rostered with Head of Electrics
- Duty first aider
- Support additional trust activities including but not limited to Creative New Writing programmes and Technical Skills Workshops
Production
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Liaise with incoming design, production and technical staff and suppliers as appropriate to ensure all technical requirements are met for all productions and individual events
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In HOD’s absence, liaise with management and other technical departments to ensure smooth running of get-ins and get-outs including approval of staffing levels and budgetary controls
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Liaise with staff and visiting company to ensure the smooth running of performances
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Arrange for, and liaise with, additional technical support staff where necessary
Building & Maintenance
- Ensure that the requirements of Fire risk assessments and licensing regulations are met
- Support and assist the HOD in ensuring the electrical installations of the building and electrical equipment within it are maintained, including the arranging of independent inspection and certification
- Support and assist the HOD in ensuring all plumbing in the venue is maintained and action maintenance as necessary
- Support and assist the HOD in ensuring regular inspections of the building are carried out, liaising with relevant departments and management. Action maintenance works as necessary
- Liaise with external contractors, supervising when required, and ensure safe working practices are always adhered to
- Support and assist the HOD in maintaining appropriate documentation and records of maintenance
- Support and assist the HOD in purchasing and maintaining levels of stock for regular maintenance of building
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Management & Administration
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To support and assist the HOD in:
- Ensuring that all expenditure is pre-approved by management and all paperwork completed
- Ensuring health & safety requirements are met and maintaining correct records and documentation
- Identifying, assessing, and implementing staff training requirements
- Supervise (in the HOD’s absence) and assist all Electrics staff in the performance of their duties.
Person Specification
Essential
- Professional theatre experience in lighting, sound, and building electrics
- Computer literate, including competency in Word, Excel, and Outlook
- Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures and experience in carrying out risk assessments
- Good written and oral communication skills, time management skills and ability to meet deadlines
Desirable
- Electrical qualification
- Experience in ETC lighting desk programming
- Experience with maintenance, programming, and operation of automated fixtures
- Experience with design software and computer networking
- Experience of working at height and access equipment training
- Experience of small plumbing
- First aid training
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