Associate Pianist, The Royal Ballet

Fixed Term Contract - 9 months

Salary £22,984.00 per annum pro rata for the contract (equivalent to £17,238 for 9 months)

The Royal Ballet is seeking an Associate Pianist, made possible by the generous support of the Radcliffe Trust. Applications for Associate Pianist are invited from pianists aspiring to gain experience of the particular skills required to play for professional ballet class and rehearsals. Reporting to the Head of Music, the Associate Pianist will be required to play for class and rehearsal, as scheduled, with opportunities for additional coaching from members of Music Department. The post is offered as a fixed term contract for 9 months during the main ballet season, from September 2022 - May 2023.

Reporting to the Head of Music, the successful applicant will have directed study and preparation to gain experience of The Royal Ballet repertoire and of playing for scheduled class and rehearsals, as well as other events with The Royal Ballet. The programme includes coaching and guidance on building networks relevant to the role and the profession.

The ideal candidate will be a professional team player with these qualities:

• A high level of pianism and general musicianship, and a good understanding of the dance-music relationship
• Some experience of playing for professional ballet class and rehearsal or ability to demonstrate in audition the skills required to achieve this in a short space of time
• Ability to develop a broad knowledge of the classical ballet repertoire
• Ability to respond in a positive way to feedback and direction, and to demonstrate effective teamwork and harmonious working relationships
• The flexibility to be available for scheduled classes and rehearsals
• Commitment to managing own learning and continuous professional development relevant to the role

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. For queries or to discuss any access needs/reasonable adjustments please contact the ROH Recruitment Team on [email protected]

Closing Date for applications: 8am, Monday 6th June 2022

Auditions will be held on:17th June 2022

Expected start date for post: 1st September 2022

Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK.