Royal Ballet and Opera
Contracts & Music Coordinator (Opera Company)
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Contracts & Music Coordinator (Opera Company)
Contracts and Music Coordinator – The Royal Opera Company
Salary & Structure
- Salary: £32,000–£33,000 per annum (based on skills and experience)
- Hours: Full-time (40 hours per week)
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Location: Covent Garden, London
Before applying, please review our application guide.
About The Royal Ballet and Opera
The Royal Ballet and Opera is a world-leading organisation in opera, ballet, music, and dance, delivering experiences both live on stage and through digital platforms (live streaming, global cinema screenings). Since its foundation, our Covent Garden theatre has remained at the heart of London and British cultural life.
We house two premier organisations:
- The Royal Ballet
- The Royal Opera
Beyond our Covent Garden theatre, our work reaches audiences across the UK and internationally—three quarters of our audiences experience our content outside the building. While the theatre serves as the hub, our influence spans widely.
The Royal Opera Company is a core component of this entity. The team supports a dynamic schedule of productions, collaborating closely with artists, creative teams, and internal departments to manage artist contracts, music administration, and production planning.
The Role – Contracts and Music Coordinator
We seek a Contracts and Music Coordinator to join the Opera Company team. In this role, you will provide administrative and coordination support across:
- Artist contracts
- Music operations
- Production activities
Within a fast-paced, collaborative environment, your contribution will be vital in ensuring all processes run smoothly.
Your Key Responsibilities
You will:
- Offer administrative and organisational support for contracts and music-related operations.
- Coordinate tasks across internal and external stakeholders, including artists and creative teams.
- Provide playback support for recorded music, including orchestral and solo repertoire.
- Maintain playback tapes (compact discs and minidisc) and pro jacks.
- Operate video and projection equipment during workshops.
- Assist with fascias, prop catalogues, quick-change materials, and associated paperwork.
- Provide telephone and basic reception cover for team members.
- Ensure all workflows are met efficiently under tight deadlines.
- Handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
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Key Requirements
You will be a highly organised, detail-oriented administrator with:
- Experience in a performing arts, theatre, or complex organisational environment.
- Strong administrative and organisational skills, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Coordinate or contract support experience (preferably within arts/music contexts).
- Ability to prioritise multiple tasks, work under pressure, and manage competing deadlines.
- Experience with event coordination, auditions, or casting processes.
- Administrative support experience in arts, cultural organisations, or government-funded institutions.
- Ability to build effective working relationships with internal/external stakeholders.
- Confident user of Microsoft Office (including Microsoft Project) and fast learner for new systems (HR databases, payroll, etc.).
- A proactive, flexible, and adaptable approach to work, able to function independently or collaboratively.
The Royal Ballet and Opera Culture
We are one of the UK’s leading arts organisations, with a mission to inspire imagination, ignite emotion, and make the extraordinary accessible to all. Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion are at the core of everything we do.
We envisage our teams representing the diverse range of people in the UK. We prioritise creativity and innovation that stems from diverse perspectives and strive to cultivate an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.
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We actively encourage applications from people with varied backgrounds, experiences, and skill sets. Especially welcome are candidates from:
- Global Majority backgrounds
- Disabled individuals (who are under-represented in our organisation)
We are a Disability Confident Employer, guaranteeing support for candidates with disabilities and long-term health conditions, enabling them to fulfil their potential. If you meet the role’s essential criteria and declare a disability, we will make an interview assessment our best endeavour—though high-volume applications may occasionally restrict this.
Due to our safeguarding commitments, certain roles (including this one) will require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check before employment begins.
For further details, view the full job description.
Additional Resources
We provide plenty of support to empower our teams to be successful:
- Info Pack for New Staff – Learn more about working at Royal Ballet and Opera.
- Guidance on Access Requirements – Review potential reasonable adjustments if you need accommodating support during your application or interview.
If your application involves access needs, email the RBO Recruitment Team at hr.recruitment@roh.org.uk.
Internal staff**** may reference this document for guidance before proceeding.
Key Dates
- Closing Date: Sunday 5th July 2026, 11:59pm
- Interviews: Week commencing 13th July 2026
- Note: We do not accept late applications—time limits are strictly enforced.
Applicant Policy
Applicants must have valid work authorisation in the UK. No agencies please.
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