x2 positions: 1 Permanent Contract and 1 Fixed-Term Contract until 31^st August 2025

Full time; 42.5 hours per week

£39,812.00 per annum

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 Royal Ballet and Opera 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:

Our Technical, Production and Costume Department plays a leading part in ensuring our performances are of the highest quality by delivering technical excellence for every performance, rehearsal, and event.

We are seeking to appoint two experienced Wigs & Make Up Technicians to join our busy team - one on a permanent basis and one on a fixed-term contract lasting until 31^st August 2025. The work involves wig making and styling; hair cutting and styling; make up and special effects for all theatrical, media and television productions of the Royal Ballet and Opera.

What you`ll bring:

The ideal candidate will be a team player who can demonstrate:

• A proven track record in performance-related Wig and Make-up work for major companies.
• A proven background in wig and make-up preparation techniques including the ability to make wigs and facials.
• Practical hands-on experience in textured hair, e.g. locks and braiding.
• Proven ability to realize make-up looks from an existing design, awareness of hair types and the latest hair and wig styling techniques and products.
• Demonstrable experience in running performances and providing excellent levels of customer care, for professional theatre.
• An understanding of Health and Safety legislation relevant to theatre and able to contribute to suitable risk assessments.

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 [email protected]

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 are from 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, Thursday 12^th December 2024

Interviews will be held the week of 16^th December 2024.

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