Permanent Contract
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 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:
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.
Our Lighting Department is committed to delivering artistic concepts and exceptional live performances in a busy repertory venue. We strive to be at the forefront of artistic ambition whilst always considering the impact of our work on the environment and sustainability. The department is split into 4 specialist divisions; Production Lighting, Lighting Control and Visualisation, Follow Spots and Lighting Systems.
The Lighting Department are seeking to appoint a Production Lighting Technician who will effectively contribute to the smooth running of productions end-to-end, including rehearsals, performances and fit ups across a flexible weekly rota.
What you`ll bring:
You`ll be able to demonstrate:
- Experience in theatrical lighting, ideally in a large-scale theatre environment, live entertainment or events.
- Understanding of legislation and best practice in relation to the role, such as BS7909 and CDM2015.
- A broad range of technical skills and understanding of the requirements of other technical teams and departments within a live performance environment.
- Strong communication skills, a collaborative approach to working, and the ability to show initiative in dealing with day-to-day problems.
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, Wednesday 12th February 2025.
Interviews will be held the week of 17th February 2025.
Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.
