Sound Technician (Casual)
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Position Overview & Specifications
£15.40 per hour
Based in the London Coliseum
At the English National Opera, we make world-class, inspiring, and accessible opera available to everyone. Our talented Technical Department play vital part in bringing the artistic vision to life, and we are looking for Sound Technicians to join us in our iconic home, the London Coliseum, for our Spring Season.
You’ll hone your skills in rigging and running Sound and Video equipment, live mixing, radio mic fitting and assisting with all elements of installation, running and maintenance of the Sound and Video infrastructure, all while working across complex, varied, and large-scale productions in an internationally recognised production house.
In addition to demonstrable experience and technical capability, we’re looking for someone who is a great communicator, can problem solve and prioritise and who is calm and positive under pressure. At the ENO we take huge pride in our work, and we’re looking for someone who works with care and attention to detail to share in our successes.
To apply, please send us us your CV and a brief statement of interest. We will be assessing applications on a rolling basis.
Closing Date: Ongoing
Our diversity strengthens and enriches us and it is the responsibility of everyone at ENO to make the arts and cultural sector a more diverse and equal place. We welcome applications from everyone.
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months
Salary: £15.40 per hour
Schedule:
- Weekend availability
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Culture & Entertainment
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sound Technician (Casual) roles across English National Opera's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Culture & Entertainment.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £15 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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