Permanent Contract

Full time; 40 hours per week

Salary: £44,000 - £47,500 per annum (dependent on experience)

Based in: Covent Garden, London

Who we are:

The Royal Ballet and Opera continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music, and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings. The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House accompanies The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet on the Main Stage.

The role:

We are seeking to recruit an Orchestra Production Manager, to take overall responsibility for ensuring that all necessary technical, practical and seating requirements are in place for all work of the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House (OROH) at all venues and for all work of guest Orchestras and ensembles appearing at the Royal Opera House, ensuring the highest standards of safety at all times.

Their responsibilities will include: closely monitoring all forward schedules advising in the impact of scheduling decisions on the work of the OROH; liaising with production and creative teams, technical and stage management, Musical Directors and guest conductors on all aspects of the production that will impact the OROH; advising the Orchestra Director on anticipated expenditure; planning and presenting to the orchestra pit layouts for the upcoming season; Leading on risk assessments and performance sound monitoring and ensuring that the pit is set, ready and safe for use at all times.

What you`ll bring:

This role will suit a candidate who can adapt to changing situations, have a level of flexibility, and can work under pressure and in fast evolving situations. You must be resilient, reliable and enjoy working as part of a team.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

• An exceptional proven track record in an orchestral management, technical or events project management role.
• Considerable knowledge of the working practices and demands of an orchestra.
• Staff management skills to ensure direct reports are motivated, competent and supported through training and coaching to achieve consistently high standards of performance.
• Strong project management skills and ability to deliver to budget and deadlines. Track record of taking and accepting responsibility for projects and initiatives.
• Proficient Microsoft Office user as well as experience with software such as OPAS, DIESE, AutoCAD or other event management system software.
• Extensive expertise and experience in the safe handling, storage and transportation of musical instruments.
• A working knowledge of relevant H&S regulations including the current Control of Noise at Work regulations

How to apply:

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we`d love to hear from you. A full job description is attached below, along with the RBO information pack which includes details on what benefits we offer. If you have any access requirements for your application, please contact the RBO Recruitment Team on hr.recruitment@roh.org.uk

The Royal Ballet and Opera is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from those who arefrom a global majority background and/or those who are disabled, as they are under-represented within our organisation. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential minimum criteria for our vacancies.

Closing date for applications: 8am, Monday 16^th September 2024.

Interviews will be held the week of 23^rd September 2024.

Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.