Stage Manager

JOIN OUR TEAMWORK AT THE ROYAL BALLET SCHOOLSTAGEMANAGERABOUT USWe are a global organisation with an important mission: to nurture, train andeducate exceptional classical ballet dancers and to set the standard for dancetraining worldwide.As a boarding school, a performing arts organisation and a charity, our team isvaried. Our staff have specialist skills in dance, academics, pastoral care,healthcare, outreach, marketing, fundraising, and operations - to name a few. We look for committed, enthusiastic candidates who demonstrate the skillsand experience we need.People are the key to our success - we attract, retain, develop and motivatethe best in their fields to share our commitment to providing excellent careand education for our aspiring dancers and dance teachers.OUR VALUESSTRIVING FOREXCELLENCENURTURINGINDIVIDUALSACTIVELYWIDENINGACCESSOUR HERITAGENOURISHESOUR FUTUREALWAYSINNOVATINGWe are looking for an experienced Freelance Stage Manager to supportupcoming productions at Linbury Theatre (Royal Ballet & Opera) and OperaHolland Park. If you have experience in theatre, dance, or opera production, thrive in a fast-paced creative environment, and enjoy collaborating with talented youngperformers, we would love to hear from you.We are open to appointing either one Stage Manager to oversee bothproductions or two separate Stage Managers, subject to availability andsuitability.LOCATION:                                      Linbury Theatre (Royal Ballet & Opera)and Opera Holland Park  DATESLinbury Theatre: 15 – 19 June 2026Opera Holland Park: 6 – 11 July 2026APPLICATION CLOSING DATE:                                      27 February 2026, 17:00CONTRACT:                                      Fixed-term, self-employedcontractRATE OF PAY:£250 per dayOVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POST                                     To apply, please send a CV and covering letter stating why you think you aresuitable for the role of Stage Manager to our jobs inbox atjobs@royalballetschool.org.uk.HOW TO APPLYAPPLICATION DETAILSThe School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and young people and recognises that safeguarding and promotingthe welfare of children is everyone’s responsibility. The School expects all staffand volunteers to share this commitment to children’s safeguarding and toshare this child-centred approach. This approach means that staff mustconsider, at all times, what is in the best interests of the child. Additionally, thefollowing is expected of all staff: To uphold the School’s policies relating to safeguarding and childprotection, behaviour, health and safety and all other relevant policiesTo promote and safeguard the welfare of children and young persons forwhom you are responsible and come into contact with To report any safeguarding concerns using the relevant channels, such asinforming the Designated Safeguarding Lead, in a timely and appropriatemannerTo ensure full compliance with all statutory regulations, particularly themost recent Keeping Children Safe in Education, and to communicateconcerns to the Designated Safeguarding Lead, other relevant staff of TheRoyal Ballet School or local children’s services as appropriate.SAFEGUARDING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESWe are committed to creating an environmentwhere all our employees feel part of our team andcan flourish, regardless of their background. We’reproud to be an inclusive workplace that promotesand values diversity. The information detailed here about this role shouldnot be considered encompassing. Over time, theemphasis of the job may change without changingthe general characterisation of the role or the levelof duties and responsibilities. This information will beperiodically reviewed and revised in consultationwith the postholder.