Linbury Theatre Technician – Stage Bias


Permanent Contract

42.5 hours per week

£39,812.00 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 Stage Technician to join our Linbury Theatre team, working to deliver safely and effectively all technical and practical aspects of the ROH`s work in the Linbury Theatre to the highest possible standard.
 

What you’ll bring:

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

  • A proven track record in technical theatre with a producing organisation or venue working as part of the Stage department.
     
  • Excellent technical skills with a thorough understanding of current equipment and systems in all key areas. Essential to have a high level of ability in stage, stage engineering, and flys, with automation experience an advantage.
     
  • Good experience of scenic construction, carpentry and rigging.
     
  • Competent user of AutoCAD.

We value the diversity new hires can bring to our workforce. A working knowledge of our repertoire 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 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. 

Closing date for applications: 8am, Thursday 5th September 2024.

Interviews will be held the week of 16th September 2024.

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



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