Assistant Manager, Running Props London, England
Job description
Fixed term contract until 31st August 2023
Based in Covent Garden, London
Full time; 42.5 hours per week
£44,977.92 per annum
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.
We are seeking to appoint an Assistant Manager to assist in the safe running of the Running Props team, ensuring that all activities are carried out to the highest possible standard of safety, efficiency, and quality, as well as providing effective leadership and management of staff and working with the Production Props team to fulfil the requirements of the Designer.
This role will suit a candidate who has a strong, collaborative approach to working and understands the challenges of working in a busy performance environment
The ideal candidate would have:
- An excellent track record in technical stage work gained from working in live performances (current experience is essential)
- Experience of working in a major repertory house an advantage.
- Excellent and demonstrable craft skills relevant to Props, a qualification in Art and Design or craft skills an advantage.
- A range of stage technical skills including props, scenic, rigging skills, pyrotechnics and effects are essential.
- Experience of managing teams and projects with consistent high production standards
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 is attached below. If you have any questions, would like to have a confidential conversation or have access requirements for your application, please contact the ROH Recruitment Team on [email protected]
Closing date for applications: 8am, Friday 17th March 2023
Interviews will be held week commencing Monday 27th March.
Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.
