At a Glance
- Tasks: Create stunning metalwork for world-class stage productions in a collaborative workshop.
- Company: Join the Royal Ballet and Opera, a leading arts organisation with a rich cultural heritage.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, inclusive workplace, and opportunities for creative expression.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive environment with strong commitment to equality.
- Why this job: Be part of extraordinary productions that inspire audiences worldwide.
- Qualifications: Metalwork qualification and experience in crafting large-scale sets preferred.
The predicted salary is between 42571 - 42571 £ per year.
Permanent, Full time (42.5 hours per week)
Salary: 42,571.31 per annum
Based in: Purfleet, Essex
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.
We are now seeking a skilled Scenic Metalworker to join our Scenic Construction team. This is a hands-on role working within a collaborative workshop environment, producing high-quality metalwork for sets and stage elements for productions across The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera.
This role will suit a candidate who can demonstrate strong creative crafting skills within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have:
- A recognised metalwork/welding qualification.
- Knowledge and experience of metalwork manufacture using traditional and modern techniques.
- Experience of constructing large scale sets for theatre venues or companies is an advantage.
- Knowledge of Mig/Tig/Arc.
- An ability to work from scale drawings, models, plans, sketches, and verbal references.
- Strong awareness of and adherence to Health and Safety policy and best practice.
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.
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.
Closing date for applications: 11:59pm, 16th August 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.
Scenic Metalworker, Production Workshop - WC2E 9DD in Woldingham employer: ROYAL BALLET AND OPERA
The Royal Ballet and Opera is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture steeped in creativity and artistry right in the heart of Covent Garden, London. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth within a prestigious institution, alongside a supportive environment that values innovation and collaboration in theatrical productions.
