The Prop Workshop Supervisor assists the Prop Workshop Manager in the safe and efficient production, manufacture, and refurbishment of props for ENO and Engage productions ensuring that the very highest standards are always maintained. They will work with the Head of Props, Prop Workshop Manager, Prop Supervisors and visiting designers to support the artistic vision of all productions.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Prop Workshop Supervisor with exceptional prop-making abilities including: metal fabrication, carpentry and mould making, to join our fantastic team.,

• Proven ability to recruit staff and manage personnel budgets for a freelance workshop
• Excellent making skills in all areas of prop construction
• The ability to instruct and guide others in all prop making techniques
• The ability to work from scale drawings, sketches, model pieces, reference pictures and verbal descriptions
• Proven experience of preparing estimates and budgeting for the making of props
• An extensive knowledge of styles and periods
• Excellent organisational, motivational and communication skills
• An understanding of and sensitivity to other departments and their relationship to the Prop Department
• The ability to interact with designers and realise their ideas in a practical form
• A knowledge of prop workshop machinery and hand tools, their maintenance and safe use
• A knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and practice and of COSSH applied in a prop making workshop
• Computer literacy
  
  English National Opera is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, English National Opera particularly encourages potential candidates from underrepresented groups and communities to apply, including those from global majority backgrounds and/or with protected characteristics, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and religion and belief. We will provide appropriate support for candidates with access requirements if they identify as disabled. This includes during the application process and through candidate assessment stages.
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• 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
• Free/discounted ENO tickets
• Eyecare vouchers
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced parental leave
• Enhanced sick leave
Please see our recruitment pack for more details.