£56,805.84 per annum

Based in: Covent Garden, London

The Royal Opera House aims to enrich people`s lives through opera and ballet. It seeks to be accessible and engaging, to develop audiences across the UK and to break new ground in the presentation of lyric theatre. 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.

Our Lighting Department is committed to delivering artistic concepts and exceptional live performances whilst considering the impact of our work on the environment and sustainability. The Department is split into 4 specialist divisions; Production Lighting, Lighting Control and Visualisation, Follow Spots and Lighting Systems.

We are looking to appoint a Senior Manager to lead one of four Production Lighting Teams, with responsibility for the delivery of assigned shows alongside the Stage and Production Management teams. This role will oversee the technical installation of each show in addition to having the opportunity to work closely with Designers and the Deputy Heads of Lighting to light and relight shows. As well as being a subject matter expert in lighting, they will need to have a proven track record at management level with a major producing venue or organisation and be able to demonstrate strong leadership qualities.

Our ideal candidate will be a passionate, skilled professional with a pragmatic, collaborative approach and the ability to work consistently under pressure. They will be able to demonstrate:

• An excellent track record of team leadership in a major producing theatre (experience in the staging of opera and ballet productions will be advantageous).
• Substantial technical experience in Lighting at a major producing theatre, preferably with experience in a repertory house.
• A keen appreciation of both the technical and aesthetic aspects of performance, evidencing a broad range of technical skills and understanding.
• Strong relationship management skills, with a positive leadership style and open approach to communication.
• An understanding of CDM 2015 and other industry relevant health and safety legislation along with appropriate qualifications such as IOSH Managing Safely and BS7909.

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 hr.recruitment@roh.org.uk

Closing date for applications: 8am, Tuesday 7th May 2024

Interviews will be held on site at ROH Covent Garden w/c 13th May 2024

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

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GradeA-ProductionLightingSeniorManager.pdf (PDF)
ROHInformationPack.pdf (PDF)

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