Assistant Orchestra Operations Manager

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 Royal Opera House describes the place we work, not who we are. The whole is always more than the sum of its parts – we may be a House, but three quarters of our audiences experience what we do outside this building. While our Covent Garden theatre is the nerve centre, the impact and influence of the organisation can be felt in every corner of the country, and around the world.

We are seeking to recruit an Assistant Orchestra Operations Manager, whose priority will be to ensure and carry out the safe and timely physical setup of the rehearsal and performance spaces for the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, as well as visiting orchestras and ensembles. This will include physically setting up pit / stage facilities, including instruments, chairs, music stands, technical equipment and scores.

They will work with the Orchestra Operations Team on forward planning of orchestral layouts, facilities maintenance, and management of the day to day working of the Orchestra Operations office. The Orchestra Operations team comprises of an Orchestra Production Manager, Orchestra Operations Manager and two Assistant Orchestra Operations Managers.

This role will suit a candidate who can adapt to changing situations, have a level of flexibility, and can work under pressure and in fast evolving situations. You must be resilient, reliable and enjoy working as part of a team.

• A proven track record in an orchestral management, technical or events project management role.
• A detailed knowledge of the working practices and demands of an orchestra.
• The ability to read music (basic level) and engage with orchestra players.
• Strong project management skills with a demonstrated level of initiative.
• Proficient Microsoft Office user as well as experience with software such as OPAS, DIESE, AutoCAD (or other equivalent event management system software).
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills and the ability to tailor communications to relevant stakeholders.

A full job description can be found here.

For more information about working with the Royal Ballet and Opera, please review the info pack here.

Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.