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Head of Electrics, CRITERION THEATRE TRUST
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Criterion Theatre Trust
Currently seeking: Head of Electrics
Join the LX Team at the Criterion Theatre Trust.
We’re currently looking for a Head of Electrics to join our LX team. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead and shape the electrics function within a busy West End theatre, overseeing all lighting operations and providing strategic and operational support to the wider Technical and Theatre Operations teams.
Terms and Conditions
POST: Head of Electrics
REPORTING INTO: Managing Director
RESPONSIBLE FOR: Deputy Head of Electrics, 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 1: £22.98 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 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: 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.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and fairness. We warmly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.
Job Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Head of Electrics is responsible for the stage sound and lighting and the realisation of technical services for all performances and events within agreed schedules and budgets.
They also take responsibility, working closely with the Technical and Buildings Manager, to ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the building to a high standard working alongside other departments and with external contractors as appropriate.
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In Doing So, You Will
- Comply with Health & Safety regulations.
- Comply with all licensing and building regulations.
- Comply with all company policies and codes of practice.
- Minimise the Trust’s environmental impact and promote sustainability.
Production
Main Responsibilities
- Liaise with incoming design, production, technical staff and suppliers as appropriate to ensure all technical requirements are met for all productions and individual events.
- Liaise with management and other technical departments to ensure smooth running of get-ins and get-outs including approval of staff scheduling and budgetary controls.
- Liaise with staff and visiting company to ensure the smooth running of performances.
- Arrange for, and liaise with, additional technical support staff where necessary.
- Supervisions of fit-ups inc.: lighting and sound.
- Supervision of the rigging, focus, plot and operation of lighting and sound. To operate lighting and sound on performances as required.
Building & Maintenance
- Ensure that the requirements of health and safety legislation and company policy, fire risk assessments and licensing regulations are adhered to at all times.
- Ensure the electrical installations of the building and electrical equipment within it is maintained, including the arrangement of independent inspection and certification.
- Ensure regular inspections of the building are carried out, liaising with relevant departments and management, action maintenance works as necessary.
- Working closely with the Technical and Buildings Manager, implement restoration and major maintenance projects relevant to the department and assist in those led by other department heads.
- Liaise with external contractors, supervising when required, and ensure safe working practices are adhered to at all times.
- Ensure all electrical equipment is maintained to approved legislative standards.
- Maintain appropriate documentation and records of maintenance.
- Responsible for purchasing and maintaining adequate levels of stock for the department.
- Maintain plumbing within the building, engaging external contractors if required.
Management & Administration
- Interviewing and induction of new staff to the department in liaison with the Technical and Buildings Manager and the Managing Director.
- Supervise and assist all Electrics department staff in the performance of their duties.
- Responsible for determining the staffing rota for the department in liaison with the Technical and Buildings Manager. Supplying weekly timesheets and holiday requests to management.
- To ensure department staff and crew are fully up to date with electrical procedures and working practices and that they are fully trained to work in the venue.
- Working with the Technical and Building Manager, sourcing and purchasing materials and equipment necessary for the maintenance of the building, installation and department.
- Ensuring that all expenditure is pre-approved and all paperwork is completed.
- Ensuring health & safety requirements are met and maintaining adequate records and documentation.
- Carry out appraisals and probationary reviews of departmental staff and in so doing, identify, assess and implement staff training requirements.
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Additional Duties
- Attend as duty electrician cover during the day and performance hours. Cover rostered with the Deputy Head of Electrics.
- Provide first aid cover.
- Act as building key holder as and when required.
- Support additional Trust activities including but not limited to Creative New Writing programmes and Technical Skills Workshops.
You will have
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 method statements and risk assessments
- Experience with maintenance, programming and operation of automated fixtures
- Experience in ETC (ION) lighting consoles and networking
- Experience of working at height and access equipment training
- Demonstrable ability to work as part of a team and under own initiative
- Previous line management experience
- A commitment to customer care and a welcoming personality
- An attention to detail, good time management with the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Provide a positive, hands-on attitude to the job with an ability to demonstrate creative and flexible problem-solving skills
- Good written and oral communication skills
Desirable
- A relevant electrical installation qualification
- Experience with design software (CAD, Vectorworks) and computer networking
- Basic sound knowledge, including setting up small systems and playback
- Health and safety qualification
- First aid at work qualification.
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