Deputy Head of Stage

Deputy Head of Stage

The Old Vic Closing date: Mon, 16 Mar 2026

Artform: Theatre
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Permanent
London

Mon, 09 Mar 2026 "> published -

Job Summary

Working closely with the Head of Stage, you will help lead a highly skilled technical team to deliver productions safely, efficiently and to the highest artistic standards. This is a hands-on position requiring practical expertise, calm leadership, and a collaborative approach.

Job Description

Department/Team: Technical Responsible to: Head of Stage Contract: Permanent - Full-Time Location: The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB Hours: 192 hours over 4 week periods, Monday - Sunday, in accordance with a rota. Hours will include day, evening and overnight work. Salary: £54,351.97 (BECTU rate, with additional 8 hours overtime/week buy out) plus additional payments for Sundays and overnight work. Person Specification Essential - Significant experience within a Stage department of a theatre, including leading fit-ups and get-outs. - Demonstrable carpentry and scenic construction skills. - Proven experience operating and maintaining counterweight flying systems, including diversions and specialist rigging. - Experience fabricating practical props and stage effects. - Demonstrable experience managing, supervising and developing casual stage staff. - Thorough understanding of current health and safety legislation within the entertainment industry. - Strong problem-solving skills and exceptional attention to detail. - Good IT literacy, ideally including AutoCAD. - Flexible approach to working hours, including evenings, weekends and overnight calls. - Knowledge and experience of safe working at height practices - Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with diplomacy and discretion. The closing date for this role is 16 March 2026. First Conversations are likely to take place w/c 16 March 2026.

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Deputy Head of Stage
  • Salary: £50k+
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 16 Mar 2026
  • Location:
    London
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Job: Deputy Head of Stage

Job: Deputy Head of Stage

Organisation: The Old Vic

Postcode: SE1 8NB

How to Apply

https://jobs.oldvictheatre.com/jobs/7311834-deputy-head-of-stage

This role is closing at 12pm on 16 March 2026