Careers

The Royal Ballet and Opera is one of the UK’s leading arts organisations. Our aim is to inspire imagination, ignite emotion and make the extraordinary for everyone. We look for talented people to join us with a range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to managing a fair and equitable recruitment and selection process.

Current vacancies

The Royal Ballet and Opera is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive.

How we hire

You can find out more about our selection processes and our approach to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (ED&I) as well as our recruitment privacy statement below.

Exploring arts careers

We offer a range of opportunities for those looking to begin careers in the theatrecraft and other backstage roles.

Career guidance

We are passionate about inspiring people to choose careers in the arts sector, particularly in the back-stage areas that they may not have previously considered. Find out about how you can begin a career in theatre and the arts.

Volunteering

Casual opportunities

Opportunities occasionally arise to work in a variety of roles on a casual basis both at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden and at the High House Production Park in Thurrock.

Catering opportunities

Company of Cooks, the external contractor that run our restaurants and bars, offer a variety of opportunities for those looking for roles in the catering and hospitality sector. If you are interested in joining our events, bars, restaurants or kitchen teams please email the team at restaurants@roh.org.uk for more information. All positions pay the London Living Wage as a minimum.

Working here

The Royal Ballet and Opera aims to nurture a supportive environment where talent can thrive and in which all those working at and with the Royal Ballet and Opera feel valued, challenged and satisfied.

The Benevolent Fund

The Royal Opera House Benevolent Fund is an independent charity that supports current and retired staff of the Royal Ballet and Opera and the Birmingham Royal Ballet, including long-term staff of our partner contractors. They also assist other individuals or organisations involved in producing opera, ballet or music.