Permanent Contract

Full time; 40 hours per week

Salary: £34,628 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 Orchestra of the Royal Opera House accompanies The Royal Opera and The Royal Ballet on the Main Stage.

The role:

We are seeking to recruit an Assistant Orchestra Operations Manager, whose priority will be to ensure and carry out the safe and timely physical setup of the rehearsal and performance spaces for the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, as well as visiting orchestras and ensembles. This will include physically setting up pit / stage facilities, including instruments, chairs, music stands, technical equipment and scores.

They will work with the Orchestra Operations Team on forward planning of orchestral layouts, facilities maintenance, and management of the day to day working of the Orchestra Operations office. The Orchestra Operations team comprises of an Orchestra Production Manager, Orchestra Operations Manager and two Assistant Orchestra Operations Managers.

What you’ll bring:

This role will suit a candidate who can adapt to changing situations, have a level of flexibility, and can work under pressure and in fast evolving situations. You must be resilient, reliable and enjoy working as part of a team.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

• A proven track record in an orchestral management, technical or events project management role.
• A detailed knowledge of the working practices and demands of an orchestra.
• The ability to read music (basic level) and engage with orchestra players.
• Strong project management skills with a demonstrated level of initiative.
• Proficient Microsoft Office user as well as experience with software such as OPAS, DIESE, AutoCAD (or other equivalent event management system software).
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills and the ability to tailor communications to relevant stakeholders.

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 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, Friday 6^th September 2024.

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

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