Permanent Contract

Full time: 40 hours per week (we are open to conversations about flexible/part time working for qualified candidates)

Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 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 a person who will lead on the engagement and management of all freelance musicians working with the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House and be responsible for managing all OROH recruitment processes ensuring all selection panels maintain a fair and transparent process. They will work closely with the Orchestra Manager and Assistant Orchestra Manager (Members) to assist with the day to day running of the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House.

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:

• Significant hands-on practical experience of working with a professional orchestra
• A detailed knowledge of the working practises and demands of a professional orchestra
• A thorough knowledge of best practice in orchestra recruitment and experience of managing orchestra recruitment processes.
• Track record of taking and accepting responsibility for projects and initiatives
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience of OPAS or other event management system software (OPAS experience will be highly regarded but is not essential)
• Competency across the Microsoft Office suite - Word, Excel, Outlook - and an ability to pick up systems and process quickly.

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 ROH information pack which includes details on what benefits we offer. If you have any access requirements for your application, please contact the ROH Recruitment Team on [email protected]

The Royal Ballet & 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 aredisabled,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, Wednesday 16^th October 2024.

Interviews will be held the week of 21^st October 2024.

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