Running Props Technician


Fixed term Contracts to August 2022

Starting salary: £35,600 pa

The Royal Opera House aims to enrich people`s lives through opera and ballet. It seeks to be accessible and engaging, to develop audiences across the UK and to break new ground in the presentation of lyric theatre. Our Technical and Production 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 appoint two Technicians to join our Running Props 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 ideally have:

  • Good level of technical experience with Running Props in a major producing theatre, preferably in opera and ballet productions.
  • Demonstrable experience in handling props, including an understanding of buying props, and food hygiene.
  • A broad range of technical skills and understanding of the requirements of other technical teams and departments.
  • Strong commitment to safe working practices.

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 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.

Closing date for applications: 8am Friday 2nd July 2021

Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK.



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