Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: Full-Time 40 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Based in: Covent Garden, London
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: Full-Time 40 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Based in: Covent Garden, London
The Royal Ballet and Opera 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. Our Covent Garden theatre has been at the heart of London and British cultural life for three centuries. We are home to two world-class Companies: The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera.
The Audiences and Commercial department drives income, grows and diversifies audiences, and promotes the Royal Ballet and Opera’s work across multiple platforms, including live performances, digital content, cinema, and touring.
We are seeking to recruit a Project Manager to work as a key member of the Studios Delivery team. This role will be responsible for the effective end-to-end management of creative projects and assets. The role spans digital, film and print delivery and will initially have a particular focus on supporting Marketing priorities.
Our ideal candidate will have strong project management and communication skills. You will be able to demonstrate the following:
- Experience of managing multiple creative, content, marketing or communications projects through to delivery in a busy, deadline-led environment.
- Practical understanding of digital, film and print production processes.
- Strong project planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and maintain attention to detail.
- Experience of using project or workflow management systems.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to communicate clearly, manage expectations and work effectively with colleagues at all levels.
The Royal Ballet and Opera is one of the UK’s leading arts organisations and our aim is to inspire imagination, ignite emotion and make the extraordinary for everyone. Equality, Diversity and Inclusion underpin all that we do. We want our people to be representative of the diversity in the UK. We understand the creativity and innovation that diversity can bring and strive to create an inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive.
We encourage applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and skills to join our teams. 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.
We are a Disability Confident Employer, which means that we are actively working to ensure that candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions feel supported, engaged and able to fulfil their potential in the workplace. We will endeavour to offer an interview to candidates who tell us they wish to participate in the scheme and who demonstrate in their application that they meet the essential criteria for the role, though sometimes due to the volume of qualified candidates with declarations this is not possible.
The RBO is also committed to safeguarding and protecting all children, young people, and adults and we implement robust safer recruitment practices. Due to our safeguarding promise, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check before commencing employment with us, which will be indicated in the advertising.
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm, Sunday 8th November 2026.
To ensure a fair process, late applications will not be considered under any circumstances.
Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.
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Project Manager - RBO Studios employer: Royal Ballet and Opera
The Royal Ballet and Opera is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to work at the iconic Covent Garden theatre, a cornerstone of London's cultural landscape. With a commitment to excellence in performance and a focus on employee growth, you will collaborate with world-class professionals while contributing to innovative lighting projects that enhance the artistic experience. Our inclusive work culture values diversity and provides a supportive environment for all employees, ensuring that everyone can thrive and develop their skills in this dynamic industry.
