Technician (Lighting Bias)

Technician (Lighting Bias)

Barbican Closing date: Thu, 03 Sep 2026

Artform: Music
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Contract
London

Fri, 07 Aug 2026 "> published -

Job Description

The Barbican Concert Hall is looking for an experienced and passionate individual to join the Music Department as a Technician with a proven lighting specialism, with experience in programming and lighting design to deliver world-class music and business events in the Concert Hall and associated areas, onsite and offsite.

The post holder will be working within a busy, skilled team to deliver high-level technical support to all music concerts & events across the Centre in the Barbican Concert Hall, foyers and commercial venues.

This position requires a high degree of experience in lighting, with a general understanding of other technical production disciplines, such as video, AV and stage sound equipment for a wide range of music, commercial, and streamed events.

The post holder will be expected to multi-task and work dynamically with a wide range of clients, artists and stakeholders, so excellent interpersonal skills are essential.
This is an irregular shift-based role spread over 7 days so weekend and evening work is required for this role.

Job Requirements

A good level of technical knowledge and competence in production lighting, with a relevant recognised qualification or equivalent experience.
A good working-knowledge of programming generics and moving lights on a GrandMA 2 system.
Professional-level knowledge of the operation of leading brands of lighting consoles and equipment.
Demonstrable understanding of Artnet/DMX protocols.
Experience of working with and focusing generic production lights.
An understanding of other disciplines of technical production.
Proven skill in lighting design and programming lights with live experience in different styles of music and events, from contemporary, classical and commercial.
Proven working experience of medium to large generic and moving light systems, with an understanding of lighting data networks.
Experience of reading and interpreting production lighting plans.
A good understanding of electrical principles and electrical safety.
Ability to communicate clearly, effectively and politely with

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Job Overview

  • Job Title: Technician (Lighting Bias)
  • Salary: £30k-£40k
  • Hours: Full time
  • Artform: Music
  • Role: Technical & Production
  • Contract: Contract
  • Closing date: Thu, 03 Sep 2026
  • Location:
    London

How to Apply

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If there are any issues with the application process, please contact the Barbican Careers team at [email protected].

Deadline for applications is 23:55 on Thursday 3rd September 2026. The advert may close ahead of this date if a sufficient number of applications is reached - apply early to avoid missing out.

Please note that we are unable to accept late applications. We regret that we are unable to provide feedback on your application.

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