Permanent Contract

Location: Royal Opera House, Covent Garden

Salary: £54,111.00 per annum

The Royal Ballet and Opera aims to enrich people`s lives through opera and ballet. Home to two of the world`s great artistic companies - The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet, performing with the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House - the organisation seeks to be accessible and engaging, to develop audiences across the UK and to break new ground in the presentation of lyric theatre.

The Royal Ballet, one of the leading classical ballet companies in the world, is seeking to appoint a Pianist to join the team of Music staff. Reporting to the Head of Music, the pianist will be required to play for class and rehearsal, as scheduled, with opportunities to play for occasional performances. The post will commence in August 2026.

The ideal candidate will be a highly experienced and professional team player with these qualities:

• A high level of pianism and general musicianship, and a good understanding of the dance-music relationship
• Substantial experience of playing for professional ballet class and rehearsal
• A broad knowledge of the classical ballet repertoire
• Ability to respond in a positive way to feedback and direction, and to demonstrate effective teamwork and harmonious working relationships
• The ability to perform Concertos and Solo Piano works in performance
• Commitment to managing own learning and continuous professional development relevant to the role

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.

A full job description and details of how to apply are available on our website www.roh.org.uk or from the HR Department, email: [email protected] and you can also contact us if you have any access needs for making an application.

Closing Date for applications: 8.00am, Monday 14^th April 2025.

Auditions will be held Thursday 15^th May 2025.

All successful candidates from the auditions stage will be invited to take part in a trial period during the 2025-26 season. Trialists will be paid for the sessions worked at our union agreed pay rate, pro rata. The successful candidate is required to commence in post from August 2026.