Application Deadline
July 20, 2025
Department
Oliver! (London)
Employment Type
Permanent
Location
Oliver! (London)
Workplace type
Onsite
Job Description:
Oliver! are looking for a Head of Automation to join their team at the Gielgud Theatre, London.
The ideal candidate will have proven experience befitting of a large-scale musical of the highest calibre.
Applications will be reviewed as we receive them.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and have an equal opportunity approach across all personal characteristics.
Key Responsibilities
co-ordinate the efficient management of the Automation department;
encourage and nurture the working practice and development of all members of the department and maintain the department’s integrity at all times;
operate the automation desk for performances, rehearsals and other events;
cover the backstage automation plot for performances, rehearsals and other events as required;
be responsible for the maintenance of all automation equipment to a high standard;
create where necessary and maintain an up to date maintenance record and show bible
create and supervise all department staffing rotas and providing accurate time sheets on a weekly basis;
provide accurate petty cash returns and supervising all expenditure and ordering for the department;
be prepared to teach or learn any show plots when necessary;
Liaise with the Company Manager and Production Manager for hiring of all staff within the department
attend meetings or training courses as required;
attend promotional events such as publicity and photographic calls, press and media interviews and press junkets as required;
be aware of the Producer’s health and safety policies and ensure that requirements in relation to health and safety are met within the department;
uphold and promote at all times the Producer’s child protection policy and related procedures and guidelines;
comply with the Producer’s policies and procedures in force from time to time, including but not limited to the Producer’s policies on Equal Opportunities, Bullying and Harassment, Safeguarding, Social Media, Data Protection.
undertake any other reasonable duties asked for by the Producer
To apply
Head to the Cameron Mackintosh Ltd careers site.
Details copied from Cameron Mackintosh Ltd careers site 2025-07-14
https://careers.cameronmackintosh.com/en/postings/d41f181d-5103-4b6b-b9dc-25a0a33479b9