Show Managerexpired
ENO
United Kingdom, London
Posted on: June 03, 2025
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Description:
Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Show Manager to join our team for our 2025-2026 opera season.
Job Description
Salary: £52,349.44 pro rata
Contract: 21 week, Fixed term contract, 9th September 2025- 1st March 2026 (Break over the Christmas period 21st December 2025- 19th January 2026)
Location: London Coliseum
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Show Manager to join our team for our 2025-2026 opera season.
The Show Manager is a senior member of the Stage department responsible for managing technical staff and resources during rehearsals and performances and the role requires strong leadership, stagecraft experience and a collaborative approach.
If you are a proactive leader who is passionate about technical theatre, we would love to hear from you.
Benefits:
25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus public holidays
Free/discounted ENO tickets
Eyecare vouchers
Employee Assistance Programme
Please see our https://english-national-opera-live.s3.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Show-Manager-Recruitment-Pack-25.pdf - recruitment pack for more details.
To apply, please send along a CV and Cover Letter/short video detailing your interest and suitability for the role to mailto:[email protected] - [email protected] by 10am on Wednesday 2 July 2025.
1st Interviews: 9-11 July 2025
2nd Interviews: w/c 21 July 2025
Please also submit our anonymous https://forms.office.com/e/N4KJEnHgyZ - Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.
English National Opera is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, English National Opera particularly encourages potential candidates from underrepresented groups and communities to apply, including those from global majority backgrounds and/or with protected characteristics, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and religion and belief. We will provide appropriate support for candidates with access requirements if they identify as disabled. This includes during the application process and through candidate assessment stages.
Job Requirements
Experience leading a Stage team, including external contractors, scheduling of team and conducting excellent cross-department communications
Experience working on load-ins and loadouts, changeovers & performances
Ability to maintain staging systems including flying, traps, sliders and orchestra elevators
Knowledge of stage machinery including counterweight flying (single, double purchase systems), motor and hoist rigging and control and trussing systems (including ground-support systems)
Experience of scenery, decoration, and props building and maintenance, including woodwork, joinery skills and metal work
Ability to create department documentation including cue sheets, risk assessments and standard operating procedures
Ability to understand and interpret appropriate technical paperwork and plans
Drive and expertise to maintain up to date knowledge of developments with the industry
Ability to use battery and mains operated hand tools
Excellent IT skills
How to Apply
Please see our recruitment pack for more details.
To apply, please send along a CV and Cover Letter/short video detailing your interest and suitability for the role to [email protected] by 10am on Wednesday 2 July 2025.
1st Interviews: 9-11 July 2025
2nd Interviews: w/c 21 July 2025
Please also submit our anonymous Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.
Application Deadline:
July 02, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Full Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
London
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