Head of Electrics

Criterion Theatre Trust

Currently seeking:
Head of Electrics

Join the LX Team at the Criterion Theatre Trust.

We're currently looking or a Head of Electrics to join our LX team. This is an exceptional opportunity to lead and shape the electrics

function within a busy West End theatre, overseeing all lighting operations and providing strategic and operational support to the wider Technical and Theatre Operations teams.

• POST:
  Head of Electrics
• REPORTING INTO:
  Managing Director
• RESPONSIBLE FOR:
  Deputy Head of Electrics, show and casual staff
• CONTRACT TYPE:
  Permanent Position
• START DATE:
  
  As soon as possible
• HOURS:
  
  40 hours a week over five days: day, evening and weekend shifts. Overtime as operationally required.
• LOCATION:
  
  Criterion Theatre, Piccadilly Circus, London
• SALARY: SOLT/BECTU Grade 1: £22.98 per hour plus overtime where applicable

• 20 days paid annual leave plus bank holidays
• Off-site and cross-department training opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme - confidential wellbeing and mental health support
• Auto-enrolment pension contributions & salary sacrifice scheme

INTERVIEWS:
There will be a two-stage interview process, with first-round interviews taking place on the 21st September 2026.

START DATE:

As soon as possible.

CLOSING DATE:
Sunday, 20th September 2026.

If you have any questions or need this information in another format, please contact Aileen Zainiuddin via email or phone - we're happy to help.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and committed to creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where everyone is treated with respect and fairness. We warmly encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

The Head of Electrics is responsible for the stage sound and lighting and the realisation of technical services for all performances and events within agreed schedules and budgets.

They also take responsibility, working closely with the Technical and Buildings Manager, to ensure the upkeep and maintenance of the building to a high standard working alongside other departments and with external contractors as appropriate.

• Comply with Health & Safety regulations.
• Comply with all licensing and building regulations.
• Comply with all company policies and codes of practice.
• Minimise the Trust's environmental impact and promote sustainability.

• Liaise with incoming design, production, technical staff and suppliers as appropriate to ensure all technical requirements are met for all productions and individual events.
• Liaise with management and other technical departments to ensure smooth running of get-ins and get-outs including approval of staff scheduling and budgetary controls.
• Liaise with staff and visiting company to ensure the smooth running of performances.
• Arrange for, and liaise with, additional technical support staff where necessary.
• Supervisions of fit-ups inc.: lighting and sound.
• Supervision of the rigging, focus, plot and operation of lighting and sound. To operate lighting and sound on performances as required.

• Ensure that the requirements of health and safety legislation and company policy, fire risk assessments and licensing regulations are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure the electrical installations of the building and electrical equipment within it is maintained, including the arrangement of independent inspection and certification.
• Ensure regular inspections of the building are carried out, liaising with relevant departments and management, action maintenance works as necessary.
• Working closely with the Technical and Buildings Manager, implement restoration and major maintenance projects relevant to the department and assist in those led by other department heads.
• Liaise with external contractors, supervising when required, and ensure safe working practices are adhered to at all times.
• Ensure all electrical equipment is maintained to approved legislative standards.
• Maintain appropriate documentation and records of maintenance.
• Responsible for purchasing and maintaining adequate levels of stock for the department.
• Maintain plumbing within the building, engaging external contractors if required.

• Interviewing and induction of new staff to the department in liaison with the Technical and Buildings Manager and the Managing Director.
• Supervise and assist all Electrics department staff in the performance of their duties.
• Responsible for determining the staffing rota for the department in l