Permanent contract
42.5 Hours Per Week
£52,072.02 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. Our Covent Garden theatre has been at the heart of London and British cultural life for three centuries. We are home to two world-class Companies: The Royal Ballet and The Royal 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 currently seeking a Lighting Control and Visualisation Manager to join our team. This role will collaborate closely with the Deputy Heads of Lighting to ensure the safe and efficient operation of Lighting Control Systems, Visualisation, and associated equipment. The role will prioritise delivering exceptional service, both during rehearsals and performances, while continuously meeting the creative demands of the RBO and designers. Additionally, they will be responsible for scheduling and managing the department`s lighting control and visualisation staff, as well as overseeing the day-to-day operations of the department.
What you`ll bring:
You will be able to demonstrate:
- Demonstratable experience of managing a lighting team who program and operate the lighting and control systems for a large-scale repertory or producing venue creating theatrical productions to the highest artistic and technical standards.
- An exceptional track record in programming and operation of ETC EOS family of lighting desks V3.0 or higher and ETC peripherals, gained from working with the latest technology on live performances or events. Current experience is essential
- The ability to use the lighting console to help create and recreate original lighting for productions to the highest artistic and technical standards in house, at outside venues and on tour or on hire. You will also have the ability to take creative concepts and realise them in practical terms, drawing on own creativity to identify innovative solutions as needed.
- Ability to analyse current processes and implement new procedures to combat the challenges of technology advancement and the busy workload of the department.
- Proven experience of managing teams with a positive leadership style, excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to manage conflict successfully.
- Proven experience of managing projects with consistent high production standards, effective problem solving abilities, and the ability to work under pressure while managing time effectively.
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 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 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 4th February 2025.
Interviews will be held the week of 10th February 2025.
Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.
