Job Description

Fixed-Term contract starting 11

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August 2025 and ending 14

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July 2026

42.5 Hours Per Week

48,738.07 per annum

Based in: Covent Garden, London

Who we are:

The Royal Ballet and Opera 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. The Royal Ballet and Opera wants to share these life-changing artforms with as many people as we can, working to enrich the cultural life of the nation by growing the public enjoyment and appreciation of exceptional ballet and opera.

The role:

We are seeking to recruit a Deputy Stage Manager - Ballet on a fixed-term contract (starting 11th August 2025 and ending 14th July 2026) to work with the Senior Stage Manager, Stage Manager, and two Assistant Stage Managers to ensure the smooth running of ballet rehearsals and performances in conjunction with all relevant departments. They will ensure that all activities are carried out to the highest possible standard of safety, efficiency, and quality.

What you`ll bring:

Our ideal candidate will be a dynamic and highly organised individual with significant stage management and theatre experience who can evidence the following:


Substantial ballet stage management experience, including as a DSM, in a major producing theatre, preferably with experience in a repertory house. Excellent orchestral score reading ability and good prompt book preparation skills. Ability to read and accurately interpret technical drawings. Excellent knowledge of mark out procedures. Demonstrable understanding of Health and Safety legislation relevant to theatre and able to undertake accurate and suitable risk assessments. A positive leadership style and the ability to project confidence and exercise tact in relationships with creative teams and artists. Good understanding of ballet repertoire.

How to apply:

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then we`d love to hear from you. If you have any access requirements for your application, please contact the RBO Recruitment Team on hr.recruitment@roh.org.uk


The Royal Ballet and Opera is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from those who arefrom a global majority background and/or those who aredisabled,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.


Closing date for applications:

8am, Monday 23

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June 2025.

Interviews will be held on Thursday 26

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June 2025.

Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.