The Royal Opera House is among the world`s most celebrated arts institutions and home to two world class performing companies - the Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera, both supported by the equally renowned Orchestra of the Royal Opera House.

We tell stories from the great works of the past to new commissions reflecting contemporary culture and concerns. We work with leading creative teams and performers from around the world and while our theatres are located in London, at Covent Garden, our work is accessed and experienced across the UK and globally through touring partnerships, cinema, radio, TV, and streaming.

Central to our strategic plans is our ability to grow commercial revenues significantly across all channels. To help us succeed in this ambitious agenda we will appoint a new role of Chief Commercial Officer, reporting to Alex Beard, CEO.

The Chief Commercial Officer will have responsibility to define and oversee the organisation`s commercial strategies and plans. They will lead all consumer and business to business revenue generating activities, with a focus on maximising the value of and commercial revenues from the ROH family of brands, IP, physical assets and talent relationships. They will conceive and deliver a marketing and communications strategy to strengthen the ROH reputation as a leading artistic force, with impact extending far beyond the stage in growing the audiences and artists of the future.

The successful candidate will have significant commercial leadership experience and evidence of success in an IP driven company.

They will have a passion for achieving results, able to articulate a clear vision but understand the importance of working collaboratively.

They will have enthusiasm for and be committed to supporting the artforms, mission and objectives of the ROH.

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.

To apply, and for any enquiries, please send your CV with a covering letter to: Royaloperahouse@egonzehnder.com

Closing date for applications: noon, Tuesday 13th June 2023

Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK.

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