Careers

Cruze Foggo, Scenic Metalwork Apprentice © ROH/Sim Canetty-Clarke, 2015

Recruitment

The Royal Opera House strives to attract and appoint top talent to support its development as a leader in Performance Arts and contemporary British culture.

We are committed to managing a fair and equitable recruitment and selection process to the highest industry standards.

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Vacancies

View our current vacancies.

Ally Friedman, Scenic Carpentry Apprentice © Sim Cannetty-Clarke/ROH 2014

Apprenticeship Scheme

The Royal Opera House runs an innovative Apprenticeship Scheme across a variety of backstage departments.

World Ballet Day 2016 © 2016 ROH. Photograph by Charlotte MacMillan

Casual and Freelance

Work in a variety of roles on a casual or freelance basis.

Volunteer

Play your part in one of the world’s most celebrated theatres by volunteering at the Royal Opera House.

Erin Rosie Hills, Wigs and Makeup Apprentice © ROH/Sim Cannety-Clark

How we hire

Find out more about the selection process and what we look for in employees

Jun Chan, Technical Theatre Apprentice, and Martin Adams, Linbury Theatre Technical Manager © ROH/Sim Canetty-Clarke, 2013

Diversity and Inclusion

Equality and diversity are intrinsic to the artistic vision of the Royal Opera House and essential for the future of our art forms – find out more about our commitments to diversity.

Anna Marcangelo, Technical Theatre Apprentice © ROH / Sim Canetty-Clarke 2013

Working at ROH

Find out more about what you can expect working at the Royal Opera House.

Lucy Kevill, Scenic Carpentry Apprentice © ROH/Sim Canetty-Clarke, 2015

First Stage - Work Experience

First Stage offers participants a valuable insight and practical experience of working in the arts industry.

Scenic Artist Apprentice Louisa Mozzilli © Sim Canetty-Clarke

Recruitment Privacy Statement

Before completing your online application you may wish to take some time to read our Recruitment Privacy Statement.

Catering career opportunities are available at the Royal Opera House ©ROH 2018

Catering Vacancies

Our external contractor Company of Cooks offer a variety of opportunities for those looking for roles in the Catering and Hospitality sector.

Technical Theatre Apprentice Louis Hector © Sim Canetty-Clarke

Career Guidance

Getting started in the arts sector and developing your career.

World Ballet Day 2019, Signing the Mental Health Charter ©2019 ROH. Photograph by Danielle Patrick

The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund

The Benevolent Fund is an independent charity that supports current and retired staff of the Royal Opera House and the Birmingham Royal Ballet with confidential support and assistance.

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