We are seeking an experienced Lighting Programmer to join our team for our 2025-2026 Opera season.

The Lighting Programmer is an integral part of English National Opera’s Lighting department and its ability to provide the creative and technical services to support visiting international lighting designers throughout the busy repertory seasons.

If you are a skilled and detail-oriented Lighting Programmer, we would love to hear from you.

Please note this is a fixed term, 25-week contract 08/09/2025-01/03/2026.

Requirements:

• An established background in the core skills relevant to this position including extensive experience of high-level programming of shows on an ETC Eos, quickly and accurately, in a repertory environment.
• Understanding of the needs of the Repertory environment and ability to programme accordingly
• Knowledge of operating and programming other common lighting control systems – MA, Hog etc.
• Thorough understanding of Lighting System protocols – DMX512-A, sACN, Art-Net, RDM, MIDI, Timecode etc.
• Good knowledge of data networks and dimmer management systems
• Capable of carrying out fault finding assessments of the control & dimming systems and advising on plan of action following diagnosis
• Excellent time management skills with ability to complete tasks to a deadline with minimal supervision
• Ability to rig lighting elements appropriately
• Familiarity with both current and legacy lighting accessories e.g. Scrollers, low voltage equipment, shutter units, LED drivers etc.
• Ability to read and understand lighting plans and running plots (you may be called upon to assist other technicians within the LX department)
• Confidence in working safely at height
• Technical ability, a positive and professional attitude and a ‘hands on’ approach to the job

Please see our recruitment pack for more details.

To apply, please send along a CV and Cover Letter/short video detailing your interest and suitability for the role as well as your interview availability and availability for contract dates [email protected] by 10am on Monday 21 July 2025.

Interviews: w/c 28 July 2025

Please also submit our anonymous Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.

English National Opera is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, English National Opera particularly encourages potential candidates from underrepresented groups and communities to apply, including those from global majority backgrounds and/or with protected characteristics, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and religion and belief. We will provide appropriate support for candidates with access requirements if they identify as disabled. This includes during the application process and through candidate assessment stages.