Are you good at being creative with make-up and hair styles? Do you love the idea of theatrical make-up? Are you a keen team player who thrives under pressure? Are you looking to learn new skills and up for a creative challenge? Then this Hair, Wigs and Make-Up apprenticeship could be for you....The Royal Opera House stages over 500 performances a year, and we strive to attract top talent to support us as a leader in performance arts. We want to give everyone the opportunity to get involved in this creative, exciting and growing industry and we think apprenticeships are great way to get started. An apprenticeship gives you the practical skills and knowledge that will underpin your professional development, as well as a recognised and transferable qualification.
What our apprentices say:
"It has taught me invaluable on-the-job experience that textbook learning cannot provide."
"It is a great pathway into a career and a unique alternative to university"
This year, we will be offering a Hair, Wigs and Make-Up Apprenticeship on a fixed-term contract for 2 years (Sep 2021 - Aug 2023), full-time (42.5 hours per week) based at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. This will include study at West Thames College (Isleworth) for a Level 2 Apprenticeship in Hairdressing and a Level 3 Diploma in Technical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-up.
Will I be paid?
Yes! £19,691 a year (£379 a week) before tax, rising 2.5% after successfully completing the first year. College fees will also be paid by the Royal Opera House.
Am I eligible?
- You must be 18 years old or over on 6th September 2021,
- Not have completed a university degree or equivalent level qualification in the UK or elsewhere and
- Have work authorisation for the UK.
How to apply:
A full job description and supporting material is available below to download. To apply, please scroll to the bottom of the page and click on `Apply Now`.
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.
If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Department at [email protected]. You can also contact us if you have any access needs for making an application.
For further information, you can also take a look at the Apprenticeship page on our website here: www.roh.org.uk/apprenticeships
Closing date for applications: 8am Tuesday 8th June 2021
First Round Interviews will be held online.
