Deputy Stage Manager

Posting

Start Date:

14/10/2026

Posting End Date: 28/10/2026

Department:
Barbican Centre

Office

Location:

Barbican Centre

Level of DBS required for this role:
None required

Level of vetting required?:
No security vetting is required

Is this a politically restricted post?:
No

Does this post require a Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) check?:
No

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required have also been included. Workplace role categories describe our approach to workplace attendance

Salary: £39,410 to £43,620 inclusive of Inner London Weighting

Contractual

Hours:

35

Basis:
Full Time, 18 month FTC

Workplace category:
Workplace based

Attachments:
Job Information Pack

The Barbican is a multidisciplinary international arts centre in the City of London.

Across its theatres, concert halls, cinemas, galleries, business venues, public and community spaces, the Barbican showcases the most exciting artists and performers from around the world, pushing traditional artistic boundaries and helping us understand our lives in new and unexpected ways. Each year, the Centre presents hundreds of different performances, events and exhibitions that entertain and inspire millions of people, create connections, provoke debate, and reflect the world we live in.

Firmly rooted in its neighbourhood, the Barbican collaborates on projects with local communities, and supports young people and emerging talent to develop their artistic practice and access jobs in the creative industry.

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Deputy Stage Manager to assist with the day-to-day operation, supervision, and delivery of our world class programme in the Concert Hall and associated onsite and offsite locations. These include classical and contemporary music concerts and events, as well as a large programme of commercial activity.

• Act as Duty Stage Manager for rehearsals, performances and events, taking operational responsibility from load-in to load-out.
• Supervise and support Stage Assistants and casual staff, ensuring effective deployment and safe working practices.
• Manage backstage and onstage activity during rehearsals, concerts, recordings and commercial events.
• Coordinate communication between Barbican teams, artists, visiting companies, management representatives and broadcasters.
• Lead and participate in pre-show operational and security briefings.
• Oversee stage changes, orchestral and contemporary music set-ups, backline provision and commercial event configurations.
• Operate and supervise the safe use of automated stage systems, including lifts and risers.
• Assist with rigging, show set-ups and load-outs where required.
• Support the management and maintenance of stage equipment, furniture and materials, ensuring accurate inventory records are maintained.
• Produce and maintain event documentation including show reports, maintenance records, health and safety paperwork and accident reports.
• Undertake evacuation responsibilities and contribute to emergency planning and procedures.
• Build positive relationships with colleagues, artists, promoters, associates and external suppliers.
• Contribute to educational and engagement activities delivered backstage.
• Promote equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, supporting the delivery of accessible performances and events.

• Significant experience working in a concert hall, multi-arts venue or comparable live events environment.
• Experience delivering complex performances, productions and commercial events.
• Experience supervising staff and casual workers in a busy operational setting.
• Strong knowledge of orchestral, choir, band and contemporary music stage set-ups.
• Experience operating stage equipment and automated stage systems.
• An understanding of sound, lighting, recording, video and broadcast requirements.
• Excellent organisational, communication and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of health and safety legislation and best practice within live events environments.
• Experience maintaining equipment and managing technical resources.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• A current First Aid qualification or willingness to achieve one through Barbican-supported training.
• The flexibility to work evenings, weekends and overnight shifts as required.
• Experience of rota planning, budget management and working with external suppliers would be advantageous, as would a broad interest in music,…