Production Manager


Fixed term from April 2023 to September 2024

£52,020 per annum

Full time; 42.5 hours per week

Based in: Covent Garden, London


The Royal Opera House 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.


We are seeking to recruit a Production Manager in the Technical, Production & Costume Department, who will work to ensure that all activities are carried out to the highest possible standard of safety, efficiency, and quality. The Production Manager will work on both new and revival productions from inception to staging, having overall control of the budget of a new production, whilst maintaining artistic qualities and technical practicalities.


Can you demonstrate any of the following:

  • Significant and extensive Production Management experience in a major Theatre, Opera or Ballet company environment
  • Proven project management skills including robust and accurate financial reporting
  • Detailed specialist knowledge of scenery construction, materials, paint and finishing processes
  • An understanding of the work of theatre production, technical and stage areas
  • Proven experience of managing teams and projects with consistent high production standards
  • Strong awareness of and adherence to Health and Safety policy and best practice with demonstrable understanding of CDM 2015 and an IOSH qualification an advantage


The Royal Opera House is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from those who are from a global majority background and/or those who are disabled, 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.

A full job description is attached below. If you have any access requirements for your application, please contact the ROH Recruitment Team on hr.recruitment@roh.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 8am, Monday 30th January 2023

Interviews will be held early February 2023 at ROH Covent Garden.

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




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