Senior Technician (Lighting)

Job Summary

We seek an exceptional Senior Technician (Lighting) to support the Lighting Managers to deliver the highest quality presentation of stage lighting and related elements in an efficient manner that promotes a safe, healthy and sustainable working environment.

Job Description

The Senior Technician (Lighting) will usually lead on programming and operating ETC EOS consoles for one or more delegated productions per season, as well as rigging and focusing of lighting equipment where required. They will assist the Lighting Managers as required and will also lead teams working on delegated tasks and smaller events. Out of season they will be responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of the WNO Electrics department equipment, along with any preparatory work required for upcoming productions. Senior Lighting Technicians will also support a range of youth, community and development events.

Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We recognise that talented people sometimes hesitate to apply unless they meet every requirement. Research shows this is particularly true for women, LGBTQIA+ individuals, disabled and neurodivergent people, and those from working-class backgrounds. If this feels like your ideal role, even if your experience does not align perfectly with every criterion, we encourage you to apply anyway. Your perspective and experience could be exactly what we need to help build the opera company of the future.

Reasonable Adjustments
WNO is committed to an accessible and inclusive recruitment process. If you need any adjustments to support your application or interview, please email [email protected]. We are committed to supporting you at every stage of the process.

Job Responsibilities

Essential Criteria

The desire to acquire new experiences and knowledge and to learn new skills.
Supervisory skills including the ability to listen, counsel, give guidance, delegate and deliver informal practical training.
A track record of working as part of a team delivering complex tasks under pressure.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Self-motivated and pro-active with the ability to work calmly under pressure and prioritise conflicting demands.
A sympathetic approach to people working under pressure in an artistic environment.
The ability to work as a member of a large team as well as the ability to work independently or to supervise small independent groups.
The ability to programme and operate EOS family consoles to a high standard.
Up to date knowledge of current theatrical practice with the ability to keep abreast of new technologies and working practices.

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Job Overview

Job Title: Senior Technician (Lighting)
Salary: £30k-£40k
Hours: Full time
Role: Technical & Production
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: Mon, 16 Nov 2026
Location: Wales | view on Google Maps

Job: Senior Technician (Lighting)

Organisation: Welsh National Opera

Postcode: CF10 5AL

How to Apply

Please apply through our website by 16 November 2026 23:59.

If you would like an informal conversation about the role, require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, or find the online application form inaccessible, please contact: [email protected].

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About Welsh National Opera

Welsh National Opera exists to bring the power, drama and raw emotion of opera to as wide an audience as possible in performances marked by an uncompromising quest for artistic quality. As a national company with international status, we sit at the heart of music-making in Wales and play a valuable role in the communities we serve in England.

Welsh National Opera is based in Cardiff Bay. Cardiff combines history, sporting excitement, ultra-modern development, eclectic culture and activities.

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