Based in Covent Garden

£36,000 per annum

Permanent contract

Who are we?

The mission of the Royal Opera House (ROH) is to enrich the cultural life of the nation by growing the public enjoyment and appreciation of exceptional ballet and opera.

Our Learning and Participation programme, based at our Covent Garden and Thurrock homes and across England, aims to inspire creativity, offering people of all ages the chance to discover, question and respond to the power of our artforms.

We want to be a welcoming, vibrant destination that can be enjoyed even if you don`t have a ticket. Covent Garden welcomes over 45 million visitors every year. Our two-and-a-half-acre site combines vibrant venues and public spaces in which people can meet, eat, drink, shop and learn - and enjoy experiences they will never forget.

About this role

This key role leads the ROH Exhibitions programme to animate the building as a landmark visitor destination and to bring the stories of ballet and opera to the public spaces.

This dedicated one-person operation brings together creative ideas and practical management. You will ensure all activities and exhibitions are delivered efficiently, safely and to budget, reflecting ROH`s commitment to EDI and ROH brand story messaging and meeting ambitious engagement targets in line with our Learning and Participation strategy.

All exhibition activity, including any involvement in seasonal Front of House dressing, is developed in close liaison with The Royal Ballet, The Royal Opera, Development and Enterprises, Audiences and Media and Visitor Experience.

We would love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following:

• A proven track record of developing and managing exhibition or interpretation projects in the museum, cultural or heritage sectors
• Strong creative and storytelling skills, with visual, spatial and interpretative skills for the imaginative and informative display of materials in exhibitions
• Excellent organisational and project management skills with proven ability to deliver exhibitions from concept to completion, working to deadlines, managing budgets and demonstrating a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Passion for engaging a range of audiences, particularly those who may not have prior knowledge of ROH or opera and ballet
• Excellent people and communication skills with ability to build productive working relationships with range of internal teams and external artists, designers and contractors

We value the diversity new hires can bring to our workforce. A working knowledge of our repertoire is not essential, but the commitment to widening access, showcasing the ROH collection and an interest in the art forms/ability to learn quickly is.

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 have questions or access requirements for your application, please contact the ROH Recruitment Team on [email protected]

Closing date for applications: 8am, Monday 27th November 2023

Interviews to be held w/c 4th December 2023

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