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Job title:
Production Manager (Linbury & Revivals) - Maternity Cover

£49,592.40 per annum

Based in Covent Garden, London

Full time; 42.5 hours per week

Maternity Cover - until November 2024


We are seeking to appoint an experienced Production Manager to production manage new Opera and Ballet productions in the Linbury Theatre, on a maternity cover basis. In this role you will further support the Production Managers on new Main Stage productions, and production manage certain Main Stage Revivals and Events where required.

You will ideally have:

  • A good level of Production Management experience in a mid-scale Theatre, Opera or Ballet company environment.
  • Proven project management skills including robust and accurate financial reporting.
  • Demonstrable detailed specialist knowledge of scenery construction, materials, paint and finishing processes.
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of the work of theatre production, technical and stage areas.
  • A strong understanding of the health and safety aspects of scenery construction and stage practices.
  • Proven people management and budgeting skills.
  • Excellent IT skills including MS Office, AutoCAD, and any other software pertaining to the role.


For more information or if you have any questions prior to applying, please contact Simon Khamara, Senior Production Manager at [email protected].


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 and ROH information pack is attached below. If you have any access requirements for your application, please contact the ROH Recruitment Team on [email protected]

Closing date for applications: 8:00am, Wednesday 6th December 2023

Interviews will be held in person at the Royal Opera House in the week commencing 11th December.


Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK.





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