At a Glance
- Tasks: Join the Stage Team to ensure top-notch performances and rehearsals at the Royal Opera House.
- Company: Be part of the iconic Royal Ballet and Opera, a cultural landmark in London.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, full-time hours, and a vibrant work environment.
- Other info: We celebrate diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make your mark in the arts while working with talented professionals in a dynamic setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in stage production, rigging, and scenic construction is essential.
The predicted salary is between 38314 - 46828 £ per year.
Salary: £42,571.31 per annum
Fixed-Term Contract from early September to 31st August 2027
Full time; 42.5 hours per week
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 role:
Our Technical, Production and Costume Department plays a leading part in ensuring our performances are of the highest quality by delivering excellence for every performance, rehearsal and event. This role will work as an effective member of the Stage Team, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that activities, rehearsals and performances are carried out to the highest possible standard of safety, efficiency and quality. Our stage technicians participate in all technical work necessary for a production from pre-production to stores/workshops, to Build Area, rehearsal rooms and stage, and back to stores.
What you'll bring:
- Good level of technical Stage skills experience in producing theatre.
- Demonstrable qualifications and/or training in rigging and scenic construction.
- An understanding of working with automated systems including flying and elevator systems an advantage.
- Commitment to safe working practices including CDM2015.
- Strong communication skills, and the ability to work unsupervised and show initiative in dealing with day-to-day problems.
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, Tuesday 8th September 2026.
Interviews will be week of 14th September 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.
Stage Technician employer: Royal Opera House
The Royal Opera House is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture steeped in the rich heritage of Covent Garden, London. With a commitment to excellence in the performing arts, employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth, collaboration with world-class talent, and a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion. As a Disability Confident Employer, we ensure that all team members can thrive and contribute to our mission of delivering outstanding performances.
