English National Opera
Stage Technician (FTC)
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Salary: £704.44 per week
Location: London Coliseum & other locations as required
Contract dates: 28/09/2026-13/12/2026
About the Role
We're seeking skilled and enthusiastic Stage Technicians to support staging operations across the London Coliseum, ENO storage facilities and touring venues.
Working closely with the Head of Stage, Show Managers and Production Managers, you'll contribute to all aspects of production delivery, including fit-ups, rehearsals, performances, scenic changeovers, get-outs and maintenance activities. You'll operate stage equipment, assist with the construction and movement of scenery, maintain technical documentation, and help ensure the highest standards of safety and professionalism are achieved across every production.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career while helping deliver exceptional experiences for audiences.
Requirements
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in technical theatre
- Comprehensive experience and knowledge of safe manual handling techniques, including group lifting
- Knowledge of theatrical terminology
- Strong knot-tying skills
- Experience and practical knowledge of rigging practices and equipment, including counterweight fly systems
- Excellent stage craft skills and the ability to work at height
- Solid understanding of scenic construction and associated equipment
- Ability to follow cues accurately and produce clear cue documentation
- Practical experience of safe working practices within a theatrical environment
- Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation, including LOLER and PUWER
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Proactive, flexible, and collaborative approach
- Professional attitude with excellent punctuality
- Ability to lift up to 25kg
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Application Details
Application deadline: 5pm, Tuesday 11 August 2026
Interviews: 19 & 20 August 2026
Reasonable adjustments: If you require any reasonable adjustments for the application or interview process, please contact workwithus@eno.org
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Equal Opportunities
English National Opera is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, we particularly encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups and communities to apply, including those from global majority backgrounds and/or with protected characteristics, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and religion and belief. We will provide appropriate support for candidates with access requirements if they identify as disabled. This includes during the application process and through candidate assessment stages.
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