Permanent Contract Starting salary: £35,600 per annum
The Royal Opera House aims to enrich people`s lives through opera and ballet. It seeks to be accessible and engaging, to develop audiences across the UK and to break new ground in the presentation of lyric theatre. Our Technical and Production 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 seeking to appoint a Technician to join our Flys team, working closely with colleagues to ensure operational and production requirements of rehearsals and performances are carried out to the highest possible standard of safety, efficiency and quality.
You will ideally have:
An excellent track record in technical theatre, preferably including the staging of opera and ballet. Current experience is essential.
Excellent record as a trained and safe operator of an automated flying system (ROH or equivalent)
An appreciation of both technical and aesthetic aspects of performance, with an understanding of the broader technical needs of other departments.
Ability to assess production needs for flys operations in a repertory house.
Good understanding of AutoCAD.
Knowledge of Tait Navigator & IQ systems
The Royal Opera House is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from those who are currently under represented in our workforce; in particular those who are ethnically diverse and/or disabled. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential minimum criteria for our vacancies.
A full job description is available below. To apply, please head to the Royal Opera careers site. For queries please contact the HR Department at hr.recruitment@roh.org.uk You can also contact us if you have any access needs for making an application.
Closing date for applications: 8am Wednesday 3rd February 2021 Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK.
Details copied from Royal Opera House careers site 2021-01-22
For further details, including a full job description, please go to:
http://recruitment.roh.org.uk/vacancyView.php?requirementId=3995