Scenic Automation Technician Apprentice - Covent Garden

Apprenticeship Scheme, Fixed term contract (2 years) starting September 2025.

Salary: £25,282.40 for 42.5 hours per week.

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. We are one of the busiest theatres in the world, delivering more than 400 performances each year and our backstage teams are some of the best theatre craftspeople in the world. We want to encourage fresh, passionate new talent into the building and our apprenticeship scheme plays a big part in that!

An apprenticeship gives you the practical skills and knowledge that will underpin your professional development and access to a network of people who can guide and support you during your career.

What our apprentices say:

• “It has taught me invaluable on-the-job experience that textbook learning cannot provide.”
• “It is a great pathway into a career and a unique alternative to university.”

The role is on a fixed-term contract for 2 years, full-time (42.5 hours per week) and based at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden. Candidates recruited into this programme will be screened into the roles based on their experience and aptitude demonstrated in application and during interviews. The apprenticeship will be split between the RBO and Creative Alliance College. You will study for a Level 3 Scenic Automation Technician Apprenticeship Standard.

Will I be paid? Yes! You will earn National Living Wage which will increase by 2.5% after successfully completing the first year. Apprentices are expected to use this to pay for their own travel to work and college. College fees will also be paid by the Royal Ballet and Opera.

Am I eligible?

• You must be 18 years old or over on the start date.
• Not have completed a university degree or equivalent level qualification in the UK or elsewhere (in any subject, even if unrelated).
• Have work authorisation for the UK.
• You must be able to demonstrate evidence of an interest/skills in working backstage in the performing arts.

Do I need previous experience? We are interested in recruiting apprentices that are first and foremost curious, driven by working in a creative environment and keen to learn new skills!

How to apply: To apply, please scroll to the bottom of the page and click on 'Apply Now'. A full Job Pack is available below to download, as well as some handy guidance for submitting your application. 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.

If you have any questions, please contact the HR Department via [contact information]. You can also contact us if you have any access needs for making an application. For further information, you can also take a look at the Apprenticeship page on our website.

Closing date for applications: 9am, Monday 16th June 2025. The expected interview schedule can be found in the pack. Please do not apply if you have already submitted an application for our Backstage Technician Apprentice vacancies earlier this year, as your application has already been considered for this role.