Full time; 42.5 hours per week

c. £60,000 per annum

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 aim to enrich people`s lives through opera and ballet.

Our Technical, Production and Costume Department plays a leading role in ensuring our performances are of the highest quality by delivering excellence for every performance, rehearsal, and event. We are seeking to appoint a Head of Stage who will ultimately be responsible for the management and delivery of all ROH Stage Operations for our Covent Garden stages and for all outside locations on tour, co-productions, and hires.

This role is multi-faceted and will require oversight of the Stage teams, the safe construction and presentation of productions, and the safe and compliant running of all Stage Operational facilities. The post holder will also engage in the planning and pre-production process and will be responsible for ongoing development of existing resources, research and budget analysis of new technologies, staff recruitment and development, and robust safety and financial leadership.

Our ideal candidate will have a proven track record in theatre technical management and the ability to lead by example, fostering collaboration and trust across the team. This is a unique and rare opportunity to be able to shape the future of the ROH Stage function - ensuring that it is sector leading not only in terms of technical theatre but also inclusivity and accessibility. This role also requires comprehensive technical skills, with a thorough understanding of stage technologies, and an up to date working knowledge of equipment and systems across multiple disciplines.

You will be able to demonstrate:

• An exceptional track record in effective technical management of producing theatre
• Proven experience of managing complex technical stage operations and of leading multiple functional technical theatre teams
• An understanding of the artistic challenges, aims and objectives in a producing venue environment - including when to advocate and when to compromise
• Strong working knowledge of all relevant Health and Safety legislation with experience in the production of risk management documentation (IOSH qualification and commitment to the delivery of CDM2015 requirements is essential)
• Project, resource and budget management expertise, with the ability to troubleshoot and problem-solve under pressure
• A commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment in which a diverse workforce can reach their full potential through effective leadership and mentoring

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 [email protected]

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, Friday 5th January 2024.

Interviews will be held in January 2024.

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