Head of Automation

To support the upcoming Matilda The Musical UK & Ireland Tour, we are looking for an experienced Head of Automation to join us from August 2025 until February 2027.

The Head of Automation will ensure the production runs smoothly and consistently throughout the tour , adapting to challenges whilst maintaining the show's original artistic vision.

To be suitable for this role, it is essential that you have:

• An understanding and practical knowledge of the principles and safe working practices of set construction and design and theatre rigging.
• Professional theatre experience relevant to this post.
• An understanding of other theatre departments and resident creative team.
• Excellent leadership and organisational skills.
• Clear communication and interpersonal skills.

Applicants must have an understanding and practical knowledge of the principles and safe working practices in all areas of touring theatre.

This position is offered as a full-time, fixed-term, touring contract up to 18 months, commencing in August 2025 and ending in February 2027. There are 8 shows a week over six days (Tuesday to Sunday). All offers are conditional upon confirmation of right to work in the UK, suitable references and satisfactory health profile.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is midnight on 28 April 2025.

Interviews are expected to take place early May 2025.

Application Process

All applications should be made online using the RSC website . If you need any assistance when applying, please email .

About the RSC

The RSC strives for excellence and values creativity, inclusivity, sustainability, collaboration, and accountability.

We aim to create a welcoming, supportive environment which is happy, healthy, and safe. We place great importance upon developing a diverse, highly motivated, and energised workforce to help achieve our priorities. We put our values at the heart of everything we do.

We are committed to building a diverse workforce and welcome applications from all individuals.

We believe that safeguarding children and adults is everyone's responsibility, and everybody working at the RSC has a duty to place safeguarding at the heart of their work. We welcome candidates who will support and advocate the RSC's environmental objectives, continuing to improve our sustainability work and actions both on and off stage.

The Royal Shakespeare Company (no. 212481) is a registered charity.