Executive Assistant to the Director of HR / Executive Assistant to the Director of Operations


Two roles - full-time (40 hours per week), permanent contracts

Up to £34,000 per annum, dependent on skills and experience

As the home of The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera, at the Royal Opera House we want many more people to enjoy and engage in exceptional ballet and opera.

We are now looking for two experienced Executive Assistants to support and facilitate the work of our HR and Operations Directors across all of their responsibilities, ensuring the efficient and effective working of their offices and high-quality relationship management.

In both roles we are looking for somebody with:

  • A proven track record of Executive Support experience in a busy, multi-faceted office, with experience of complex diary management.
  • Excellent people and relationship building skills, with the ability to operate successfully with people at all levels.
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise activities, anticipate needs, plan effectively and be solutions-focused.
  • Capability to work under pressure and manage a busy workload with high productivity and initiative.
  • Confidence in working with senior team members and effectively dealing with executive-level matters, with the ability to maintain discretion and confidentiality.

All of our staff staff are expected to uphold the Royal Opera House values: respect, openness and valuing the highest standards.

The Royal Opera House is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from those who are currently under-represented in our workforce, in particular those who are ethnically diverse and/or disabled. 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 for each role is available below. To apply, please scroll to the bottom of the page and click on `Apply Now`. For queries please contact the HR Department at hr.recruitment@roh.org.uk You can also contact us if you have any access needs for making an application.

On your application please indicate if you wish to be considered for one or both roles.

Closing date for applications: 8am Friday 21 May 2021.

Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK.

No agencies please.



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