MAIN TERMS & CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
Salary: £27,961 per annum
Hours: Standard working week is 39 hours Monday to Saturday (Evening, weekend and bank holiday working will be required)
Holiday: 28 days per annum, including public holidays, rising to 33 days over five years
Pension: Derby Theatre operates a contributory pension scheme provided by NEST
Probation: This post is subject to a six-month probationary period.
Notice: One month during probationary period, two months thereafter.
Benefits: Complimentary or discounted tickets to selected shows (non-transferable and subject to availability), childcare vouchers scheme, free travel on University of Derby buses, discounted parking in Derbion car park, Saville’s Insights App for discount at selected Derbion stores.
Purpose of Post
The Head of Lighting & Video is a member of the Production & Technical department and will also work closely with the wider organisation. Responsible for the delivery of lighting aspects for all Derby Theatre productions and projects at Derby Theatre, these include both produced and received productions, community and learning events. The role manages the Lighting Department, overseeing its staff and ensuring associated equipment is maintained and used safely.
The Production Department is led by the Head of Production and the Technical Manager (to whom this post reports).
Although this role is specialised in Lighting & Video, the technical team at Derby Theatre works flexibly and the person filling this post will also be expected to work and develop skills in all backstage areas as required
Key Responsibilities
Learn more HERE
How To Apply
1. Download an application form. You must fill in this form to apply as no CVs will be accepted.
2. You may choose to respond to the PERSONAL STATEMENT as a video or audio file. If so, please attach the files in an mp4 format, ensuring that they are no higher than 10MB or send via a we transfer link https://wetransfer.com/.
3. If you can, please save the file as a PDF with your name in the file name.
4. Download the ‘Candidate Welcome Pack‘ to find out more about Derby Theatre and what you can expect as an employee.
5. Read our guide to ‘Applying for a job at Derby Theatre’ for information about the application process
6. Email your completed application form or files to jobs@derbytheatre.co.uk
7. Please make sure you have completed the Equal Opportunities form. You can find this form HERE
Closing Date: Monday 16 June, 2025 at 9am.
Interview Date: Thursday 26 June, 2025
We aim to actively champion and celebrate diversity in all its forms. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all of those we work with and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, caring responsibilities, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation.
We positively encourage disabled people, people of African or Caribbean heritage, South Asian heritage, East Asian heritage, West Asian heritage, Central Asian heritage, South East Asian heritage and people of Middle East and North African heritage and those who have experienced racism. By the term ‘those who have experienced racism’, we are referring to individuals who have experienced discrimination based on the colour of their skin, race and/or their culture.
We guarantee to interview any candidate with a disability who meets the essential criteria for the role.