We are looking for a Rigging Technician (Grade 5 - 3) to join the National Theatre's Stages team on an 18 Month Fixed Term Contract.

This role is for those who are in the early stages of their career, having recently graduated, completed an apprenticeship or have a similar level of work experience, and are looking to develop their skills in the field of theatre rigging and flying. Applicants should have a reasonable level of technical ability as they will be expected to work alongside the in-house teams on a day-to-day basis, producing and running shows to a high professional standard.

The successful candidates will have the following:



Some technical experience in a professional theatre environment
Basic stagecraft skills, good spatial awareness and comfortable with working at height
An awareness of lifting equipment and key theatre rigging and flying techniques
An understanding of working safely and the risk assessment process
Good written and verbal communication skills
If that sounds like you, then we would love to hear from you!


Download the Job Description here.

Working with us will give you..

Complimentary staff tickets for shows and guided tours, subject to availability and policy
25 days annual leave increasing up to 32 with length of service (plus bank holidays)
Development Programmes via e-learning platform, and specialist in-person training relating to role
Access to interest-free season ticket loan and cycle scheme partnership
Enhanced sick pay
Family Friendly policies including Family leave and Support leave
Family-friendly employer - we are a member of Parents and Carers in the Performing Arts (PiPA)
Pension schemes with Legal & General and NEST
Sabbatical option, subject to agreement and policy
On-site staff canteen and social facilities
On-site occupational health support
In-house mental health and wellbeing advisors providing workplace counselling and support
Wellbeing programme of events, including mental health awareness, financial wellbeing, skills sharing and opportunities to get active
Exclusive staff talks to hear more about NT productions, past and present, from leading practitioners
Discounted access to National Theatre at Home
Volunteer leave - one paid day per year to volunteer for your chosen charity
Discounts in the NT's bars, cafés, restaurants, and bookshop, as well as in local businesses (from Wagamama to gyms), on and around the South Bank
Access to retailer discounted gift cards and a cash-back-on-spending card
Please note

The closing date for the receipt of a completed application is Monday 19th January 2026 at 12 noon.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications. To avoid disappointment, we encourage you to submit your application at the earliest opportunity.