Stage Manager

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Joining English National Ballet, you will find a community of artists, musicians, theatre and costume craftspeople, creatives, business and administration professionals across a range of disciplines, all working together to achieve a common goal: to bring world-class ballet to as many people as possible, wherever they are and whatever their means. We are a multi-skilled, multi-cultural, open and inclusive organisation and we place a high value on diversity and diversity of thought in our teams.

About the role

English National Ballet is looking for a Stage Manager to join the Technical team. In this senior management role, you will lead the stage management team to deliver this essential service, at each stage of the production, from preparation and scheduling, to rehearsal, performances and maintaining good documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Stage Management team to provide a reliable and effective service for all aspects of production, at MCD or any designated venue, on national or international tours.
• Effective preparation for each production, preparing and maintaining the prompt copy of the score and other production documentation and records.
• Ensure the safe and smooth running of rehearsals and performances.
• Oversee the conduct, safety and general welfare of all staff working backstage, with due care and attention to all relevant company and safety procedures.

Key Selection Criteria

• Extensive experience in operating ‘on the book’ for large-scale professional productions in a performing arts environment.
• Strong score-reading skills, with the ability to follow complex musical structures with precision.
• Experience of touring with large scale productions and understanding of requirements for national and international touring.
• Strong planning and proactive preparation skills, able to operate with a busy forward planning schedule.
• Credibility as the Stage Manager for ENB with the ability to deliver a consistent high standard of work across the team.
• Ability to work safely backstage in technical areas, where lighting will be dimmed at times during the production.

About ENB

English National Ballet (ENB) brings world-class ballet to the widest possible audience. We are a pioneering Company at the forefront of ballet’s growth and evolution: celebrating tradition, striving to innovate and develop the artform and to open up ballet to the widest possible audience. ENB is also a UK leader in creative learning and engagement practice, building collaborative partnerships and community programmes.

As we celebrate our 75th Anniversary in 2025, English National Ballet continues to assert its commitment to artistic excellence and to sharing ballet with as many people as possible, across the UK and around the world.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where staff of all backgrounds can thrive and grow. We would particularly like to hear from black and global majority applicants and from applicants living with a disability or a long-term health condition, both groups which are currently underrepresented in our organisation. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we guarantee to offer an interview to applicants with disability or a long-term health condition who meet the key selection criteria.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Non-profit Organizations and Performing Arts

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