Lighting Control & Visualisation Assistant Manager (Programming and Documentation bias)
Permanent Contract
42.5 Hours Per Week
£48,738.07 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:
The Royal Ballet and Opera is looking to recruit a Lighting Control & Visualisation Assistant Manager with a programming and documentation bias to join our Lighting Control and Visualisation team, working closely with colleagues to ensure operational and production requirements of rehearsals and performances are carried out to the highest possible standard of safety, efficiency and quality.
You will be working alongside some of the world`s leading lighting designers, programming and operating shows for world class opera and ballet productions at the Royal Ballet and Opera, with the opportunity to work both nationally and internationally. You will be working with the Lighting Control & Visualisation Manager to help lead a team of highly skilled programmers. You will have the opportunity to grow and manage your own areas of specialism to help provide first class service to the Royal Opera and Royal Ballet Companies and their visiting creative teams.
What you`ll bring:
You will be able to demonstrate:
- An excellent track record in ETC Eos Family consoles (including Augment3D), 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 Royal Ballet & Opera productions to the highest artistic and technical standards in house, at outside venues and on tour or on hire.
- Good understanding of Lightwright, MLA & Vectorworks.
- Proficient user of Capture.
- Aptitude for developing and maintaining relevant procedures and documentation.
- A positive leadership style, with the ability to manage conflict and seek resolution with a professional and positive approach.
- Strong relationship management skills and a clear and proactive approach to communication.
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 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 10th April 2025.
Interviews will be held on the 24th and/or 25th April 2025.
Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.
