Full time; 42.5 hours per week

£37,812 per annum

Based in: Covent Garden, London

Who we are:

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. The Royal Opera House wants to share these life-changing artforms with as many people as we can, working to enrich the cultural life of the nation by growing the public enjoyment and appreciation of exceptional ballet and opera.

The role:

Our Technical, Production and Costume 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 now seeking to recruit a Running Props Technician to join the Running Props team, working closely with other Stage teams to ensure that activities, rehearsals and performances are carried out to the highest possible standard of safety, efficiency and quality.

What you'll bring:

This role will suit a candidate who has strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working. You will be able to work unsupervised and show initiative in dealing with day-to-day problems. You will also be able to demonstrate:

• A good track record in technical stage work gained from working in a live performance environment. Current experience is essential.
• A range of stage technical skills in key areas including props, scenic, rigging skills, pyrotechnics and effects are an advantage.
• Confident user of Microsoft Office.
• Strong awareness of and adherence to Health and Safety policy and best practice.

We value the diversity new hires can bring to our workforce. A working knowledge of our repertoire and art forms is not essential, but the ability to learn quickly is.

How to apply:

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we'd love to hear from you. A full job description is attached below, along with the ROH information pack which includes details on what benefits we offer. If you have any access requirements for your application, please contact the ROH Recruitment Team on hr.recruitment@roh.org.uk

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 underrepresented in our Technical workforce; in particular those who are female, from a global majority background and/or disabled. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential minimum criteria for our vacancies.

Closing date for applications: 8am, Monday 20th November 2023.

Interviews will be held on 28th - 30th November 2023.

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