English National Opera
Running Props Technician
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Salary: £831.16 per week
Location: London Coliseum & other locations as required
We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Running Props Technician to support the smooth delivery of rehearsals and performances. Working closely with senior staff, you'll help prepare, maintain, and operate props, ensuring every production runs seamlessly from rehearsal room to stage.
This hands-on role involves setting and tracking props, assisting with scene changes, maintaining accurate documentation, and ensuring backstage areas remain organised, safe, and performance-ready. You'll be adaptable, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced live theatre environment where no two days are the same.
If you're passionate about theatre production and enjoy being part of a team that brings world-class performances to life, we'd love to hear from you.
Requirements:
- Previous professional theatre experience in a prop capacity and an excellent understanding of current theatre practice
- The ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with colleagues and staff at all levels
- The ability to work as part of a team and independently, under minimum supervision
- A proactive, flexible, collaborative, and conscientious approach to work with an open mind to new or different ways of working
- Excellent punctuality and a professional attitude
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and work well under pressure
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Please see our recruitment pack for full details of the role.
Application deadline: 5pm, Tuesday 21 July 2026
Interviews: Interviews will be organised based on candidate availability
Reasonable adjustments: If you require any reasonable adjustments for the application or interview process, please contact workwithus@eno.org
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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, we particularly encourage 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.
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