Head of Stage, Technical - London, United Kingdom - Royal Opera House

Royal Opera House

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

6 days ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

Permanent

Full time; 42.5 hours per week

c. £60,000 per annum

Based in:
Covent Garden, London

The Royal Opera House 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 aim to enrich people's lives through opera and ballet.

Our Technical, Production and Costume Department plays a leading role in ensuring our performances are of the highest quality by delivering excellence for every performance, rehearsal, and event.

We are seeking to appoint a Head of Stage who will ultimately be responsible for the management and delivery of all ROH Stage Operations for our Covent Garden stages and for all outside locations on tour, co-productions, and hires.

This role is multi-faceted and will require oversight of the Stage teams, the safe construction and presentation of productions, and the safe and compliant running of all Stage Operational facilities.

The post holder will also engage in the planning and pre-production process and will be responsible for ongoing development of existing resources, research and budget analysis of new technologies, staff recruitment and development, and robust safety and financial leadership.

You will be able to demonstrate:

An exceptional track record in effective technical management of producing theatre
Proven experience of managing complex technical stage operations and of leading multiple functional technical theatre teams
An understanding of the artistic challenges, aims and objectives in a producing venue environment including when to advocate and when to compromise
Strong working knowledge of all relevant Health and Safety legislation with experience in the production of risk management documentation (IOSH qualification and commitment to the delivery of CDM2015 requirements is essential)
Project, resource and budget management expertise, with the ability to troubleshoot and problemsolve under pressure
A commitment to creating a safe and inclusive environment in which a diverse workforce can reach their full potential through effective leadership and mentoring

How

First stage interviews will be held w/c 11th December 2023
Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.