Permanent Contract

Full time; 42.5 Hours Per Week

£53,738.32 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 recruit a Wigs Workroom Manager, to work with the Senior Manager in managing the team to deliver both new and revival productions, ensuring that all activities are carried out to the highest possible standards. This role will also be required to deputise for the Senior Manager in their absence, and provide effective leadership and management of staff.

What you`ll bring:

Our ideal candidate will have a positive leadership style and strong relationship management skills, who can evidence the following:

• Higher national diploma or degree in Wigs and Make Up for the Performing Arts preferred, City and Guilds Hairdressing Diploma and Make-up course or equivalent.
• Excellent professional experience in hair and make-up techniques for the theatre.
• Extensive knowledge of the latest techniques, materials and products used for wig making, make-up looks, prosthetics and effects as well as historical period wig making and setting, hair qualities and suppliers.
• Proven experience of managing teams and projects with consistent high production standards.
• Strong relationship management skills and clear proactive communication, with the ability to manage conflict and seek resolution.
• The ability to work effectively within given resources using effective planning skills and budget management.
  

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, Monday 14^th July 2025.

Interviews will be held the week of 21^st July 2025.

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