Deputy Head of Electrics, FORTUNE THEATRE, RUSSELL STREET, LONDON, WC2B 5HH

Deputy Head Of Electrics 

ATG Entertainment is proud to stand at the forefront of the live entertainment industry.

Our expertise and capabilities enable producers and other creatives to bring their visions to life and create unforgettable performances for audiences, presented in our landmark venues and delivered with exceptional hospitality. It is the passion of our teams, that cover every discipline across the live entertainment industry, that underpins our continuing strategic growth and success.

The Fortune Theatre is one of London’s smallest west end theatres with only 432 seats. The theatre was built in 1924 and opened on the 8th November 1924. The Fortune is a grade II listed building and has retained its art deco style. This theatre was named after the original Fortune Theatre at the barbican where Shakespeare once performed. The Fortune theatre was designed by Ernest Schaufelberg and was build where a tavern once stood called the Albion Tavern. It was the first theatre to be built after World War I. The first show to be played here at the fortune was ‘Sinners’ by Laurence Cowen. The Fortune was home to Women in black since 1989 staying for 33 years! It is now home to the 5-star rated show Operation Mincemeat.

The Deputy Head of Electrics role will assist the Heads of Department and Technical & Buildings Manager with the day to day running of the theatre from a technical perspective. You will assist with the get ins, fit ups and get outs of new productions and visiting events, as well as assisting with the maintenance and upkeep of the theatre.

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We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer, which means that we are taking action to ensure that people with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will offer an interview or recruitment event to disabled candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they best meet the essential criteria for the role. Where we receive more applications than we are reasonably able to interview for any given role, we will retain applications for the next available interview opportunity wherever possible.

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We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to provide a stage for everyone. Onstage and off, we hold ourselves accountable for nurturing an inclusive culture. Find out more about us and our values at  atg.co.uk and  careers.atg.co.uk 

Salary: £18.68 Per Hour Closing Date: 2025-06-06