Part-time, Permanent contract
25.5 Hours Per Week
£25,997 per annum
Based in: Covent Garden, London
Who we are:
The Royal Opera House 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 Royal Opera House wants to share these life-changing artforms with as many people as we can, working to enrich the cultural life of the nation by growing the public enjoyment and appreciation of exceptional ballet and opera.
The role:
We are now looking to hire a part-time Hats and Jewellery Senior Technician, to work within the team on all activities required for the making and altering for new, revived, co-productions and hired productions to the highest standards.
What you`ll bring:
This role will suit a candidate with strong communication skills who is also able to demonstrate:
- A Hat Making course qualification to degree level, or comparable qualification/degree in a relevant craft skill area.
- Excellent sewing skills, hat making including covered shapes, blocking, pattern cutting, cut and sew hats, wire work and costume jewellery are essential; a good knowledge of silversmithing, the repertoire of the RBO, maintenance for hats & jewellery, and a history of period costume are an advantage.
- Proven practical making skills and some experience of fitting hats within a costume fitting situation.
- The ability to accurately interpret design concepts from drawings, sketches & verbal instruction.
- A proven track record in craft skills with a major production theatre or venue or comparable film/TV experience.
- Team player with a collaborative approach to working, the ability to work unsupervised and a willingness to learn new skills and help train others.
We value the diversity new hires can bring to our workforce. A working knowledge of our repertoire is not essential, but the ability to learn quickly is.
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 hr.recruitment@roh.org.uk
The Royal Opera House 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, Tuesday 15th October 2024.
Interviews will be held the week of 28th October 2024.
Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.
