Front of House Ushers - Covent Garden

Front of House Ushers – Covent Garden £13.15 per hour (will increase to £13.85 in line with London Living Wage) Role starting w/c 17th February 2025 Part-time (3 shifts per week, shift length varies) At the Royal Ballet and Opera, we are passionate about delivering world class customer service. We give our audiences and visitors the best possible experience with every visit. We are looking for fantastic Ushers to support our dedicated, friendly and professional team Front of House team. To apply, you must be available to work a variable shift pattern including evenings, and weekends. We would love to hear from you if you can demonstrate the following: Proven experience of providing excellent customer service Ability to follow daily operational and health and safety procedures A commitment to providing an inclusive environment to colleagues and visitors Confidence in making sales and accurately reconciling takings and stock Excellent communication skills and a proactive approach Confidence in using technology such as point-of-sale software, ticket scanners, etc. An eye for detail, excellent time keeping and are well-presented Availability You would work three shifts per week on a flexible pattern, rostered weekly in advance, with each shift lasting at least 4 hours (but may be longer). There is the possibility of working additional shifts in busy periods. Availability must include evenings and weekends, and occasional daytime work may also be required. Please download the Usher Availability Requirements document below before applying. Here you will find further details of the availability requirements. Please note that time off cannot be guaranteed over the Christmas period. This role requires extended periods of work within a darkened environment, i.e. Our auditoria. Interviews You must be available to attend an in-person Assessment Centre at the Royal Opera House Covent Garden on Monday 3rd February 2025. You must be available to commence in-person training shifts on 17th and 18th February 2025. The Royal Ballet and Opera 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 RBO information pack is attached below. If you have any have questions or access requirements for your application, please contact the RBO Recruitment Team on Closing date for applications: 8am, Friday 24th January 2025. Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK and be 18 years old or over. No agencies please.