Fixed Term Contract till 31st August 2023
Hours: 3 days a week (26 hours average)
Salary: £41,265 pro rata for 3 days per week
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 are seeking to recruit an experienced Hats & Jewellery Senior Technician to join our busy team on fixed term basis, ensuring that all activities are carried out to the highest possible standard of safety, efficiency, and quality.
Can you demonstrate any of the following:
- A Millinery, Theatrical Costume and Design course qualification to degree level, or comparable qualification/degree in a relevant craft skills area an advantage.
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A proven track record in craft skills workrooms with a major production theatre or venue, or comparable film/TV experience.
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Proven practical making experience and a good knowledge of fitting and alteration techniques.
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Knowledge of traditional methods of construction, periods styles, and history of costumes an advantage.
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Able to accurately interpret design concepts from scale drawings, sketches, plans and verbal instruction.
The Royal Opera House is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from those who are from a global majority background and/or those who are disabled, as they are under-represented within our organisation. 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 attached below. If you have any access requirements for your application, please contact the ROH Recruitment Team on [email protected]
Closing date for applications: 8am, Thursday 9th March 2023
Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.