Moulin Rouge! The Musical - Deputy Head of Automation

Automation; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading entertainment production firm is seeking a Deputy Head of Automation at the Piccadilly Theatre, London. Responsibilities include maintaining production standards, collaborating across departments, and attending performance-related calls. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication and organizational skills, be detail-oriented, and have a flexible approach to working hours. This is a full-time role with an initial one-year contract.

Qualifications

• High level of self-awareness and empathy.
• Strong detail orientation and integrity.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Production as instructed by the creative team.
• Ensure efficient flow of information within the team.
• Attend rehearsals, show calls, and maintenance calls as required.
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of all department equipment.
• Deputising for the Head of Department when necessary.

Skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Flexible approach to unsociable hours

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Moulin Rouge! The Musical - Deputy Head of Automation

Moulin Rouge! The Musical are seeking a Deputy Head of Automation to join the team.

Location and Hours

Location: Piccadilly Theatre, London.

Expected hours: 48 hours, 6 days a week, 8 performances, Monday to Saturday.

Contract: Initially fixed term for one year, thereafter on a rolling basis subject to eight weeks’ notice.

Performances are 6 days a week; evening and weekend work will be required.

Probationary Period: 12 weeks

Personal Attributes / Qualifications

High level of self-awareness, empathy, integrity and confidentiality, detail-oriented, strong communication and organisational skills, ability to work as part of a team as well as individually, a flexible approach to working unsociable hours, a positive attitude and a sense of humour.

Responsibilities

• Under the supervision of the Head of Department, maintain the Production as instructed and dictated by the creative team in line with the artistic requirements and direction of the Production.
• Work alongside your team, other technical departments, stage management, the acting company, resident creative team members and theatre staff to ensure the efficient flow of information for the smooth running of the show.
• Attend all rehearsals, show calls, maintenance calls, get-ins, fit-ups and get-outs as required by your Head of Department or the Company Manager, including emergency calls in the event of equipment failure or other incident, particularly if there is a risk of cancellation of a performance.
• Assist with the operation and maintenance of all equipment used by your department, including equipment checks prior to each performance, as requested by your Head of Department.
• Acquire familiarity with all plots/tracks within your department to provide holiday or absence cover for other members of your department as required.
• Deputise for the Head of Department in their absence, if requested.
• Have an awareness of understudy and swing performances ahead of each show and make necessary adjustments, if any.
• Assist your Head of Department in compiling and keeping updated cue sheets and other relevant show paperwork, both soft and hard copy, to ensure an accurate reference to allow the Production to be remounted at a later date.
• Work in accordance with the Producer’s Health and Safety policy, including working at height, using appropriate safety equipment and clothing, and attending any training deemed necessary, complying at all times with the rules and regulations in force at the venues under the control of the Production.
• Have a practical understanding of the Producer’s employment policies and demonstrate a willingness to comply with these policies.
• Provide such other services as are customarily provided by the Deputy Head of Automation in relation to the production of a first-class musical stage play.
• Perform any other duties as may be reasonably required in the course of your duties or as instructed by the Set Designer, Head of Automation, Company Manager, Production Manager, General Managers or Executive Producer from time to time.

Application Details

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Please send your application by no later than 2pm on Wednesday 3rd September 2025.

Please note all applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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