Our Technical, Production and Costume Department plays a leading part in ensuring our performances are of the highest quality by delivering technical excellence for every performance, rehearsal, and event., We are now seeking to recruit a Duty Teams Senior Technician to work closely with all the Production and Technical teams to ensure that activities, rehearsals and performances are carried out to the highest possible standard of safety, efficiency and quality. Duty Team Senior Technicians may have a specific Stage or Lighting bias but are expected to work flexibly across both disciplines and undertake training if necessary to support all areas of work.

This role will suit a candidate who has demonstrable experience in team leadership as well as strong technical knowledge and experience as well as a collaborative approach to working. You will be able to demonstrate:

• A proven track record of team leadership in theatre, with ballet and opera experience an advantage
• Excellent level of experience in professional theatre, preferably a large establishment or organisation, with either a Stage or Lighting bias. Skills in more than one discipline an advantage.
• Qualifications and training in Lighting to BS7909 standard, or equivalent Stage (engineering, flying & rigging) training.
• Experience of automated systems including flying and elevator systems an advantage.
• Demonstrable understanding of Health and Safety legislation relevant to theatre including CDM 2015, and able to contribute to suitable risk assessments.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work unsupervised and show initiative in dealing with day-to-day problems.
We value the diversity new hires can bring to our workforce. A working knowledge of our repertoire is not essential, but the ability to learn quickly is., Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.

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. The Royal Ballet and Opera wants to share these life-changing artforms with as many people as we can, working to enrich the cultural life of the nation by growing the public enjoyment and appreciation of exceptional ballet and opera.