Costume Buyer - Covent Garden2 year fixed-term contract42.5 Hours per week£31,652 per annumBased in: Covent Garden, LondonWho 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 increasing the public enjoyment and appreciation of exceptional ballet and opera.The role: Our Technical, Production and Costume Department plays a leading part in ensuring our performances are of the highest quality by delivering technical excellence for every performance, rehearsal, and event.We are now seeking to recruit a Costume Buyer based within the Costume Production team on a 2-year fixed-term basis. You will work with the Costume Production Management team on new, revived, co-productions and hired productions. The role will involve assisting with activities required for sourcing all products; attending rehearsals, performance, and fittings as required; and maintaining a knowledge of the RBO costume database and asset management systems, keeping all production notes and related information up to date.What youll bring: You will be able to demonstrate: A professional track record working with production theatres or venues, or comparable film/TV experience. Basic knowledge of fabrics modern and traditional methods of construction, periods styles, and history of costumes. Strong communication skills, and a team player with a collaborative approach to working as well as the ability to work unsupervised and show initiative in dealing with day-to-day problems. Good MS Office skills and proficient user of software appropriate to the role. A knowledge of standard opera and ballet repertoire an advantage.How to apply: If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, then wed love to hear from you. A full job description is attached below, along with the RBOinformation pack which includes details on what benefits we offer. If you have any access requirements for your application, please contact the RBORecruitment Team on hr.recruitment@roh.org.ukThe Royal Ballet and Operais 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, Thursday 7th November 2024.Interviews will be held the week of 11th November 2024. Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.
