Creative Head, Audiences and Media
Full time; 40 hours per week
Based in Covent Garden, London
Competitive salary
The Royal Opera House is one of the world`s most celebrated theatres and the home of The Royal Ballet, The Royal Opera and The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. Our mission is to increase public enjoyment and appreciation of exceptional opera and ballet.
The Royal Opera House`s Audiences and Media Department plays a vital role in the success of the Royal Opera House, telling the story of the organisation and encouraging people to engage with us - whether by attending a performance, seeing a live screening at the cinema, streaming a performance online, or coming in to enjoy the shop, bars, and restaurants in our iconic Covent Garden building.
We are seeking to recruit a dynamic and innovative leader, well versed in the creative landscape, who can mentor, coach and effectively lead a creative collective of c. 25 staff that is finding new and exciting ways to help deliver the ROH`s mission using long and short form audio-visual content (cinema, broadcast and ROH Stream), multi-channel marketing campaigns and high quality digital and printed editorial material.
The ideal candidate will be able to evidence enhanced leadership and advocacy, exceptional relationship building skills and credibility as a creative strategist, leader and producer. Fostering a culture of growth and continuous improvement, they will deliver on the following goals:
- Ensure creative output delivers against key KPIs including improvements in brand; delivery of a creative vision that drives commercial outcomes; effective team utilisation; budget management and positive creative team sentiment
- Successful relationship management with internal client groups and stakeholders
- Effective leadership and development of creative and highly skilled teams and retention of key staff
- Lead a culture of excellence in creativity, information sharing, collaborative team working and service excellence across all team members
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. The Royal Opera House is partnering exclusively with recruitment agency Apple & Ink on the appointment of this position. To apply, and for any enquiries, please send your CV and portfolio to Rachel Gott at royaloperahouse@appleandink.com
Please note, any enquiries made to ROH in relation to this role will be redirected to Apple & Ink.
Closing date for applications: 8am, Tuesday 28th February 2023
Applications will be assessed on a rolling basis by Apple & Ink so please do make enquiries and apply at your earliest convenience.
Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK.
