Royal Ballet and Opera

About the Company

Based at the Royal Opera House in the heart of London’s Covent Garden, our work is enjoyed by audiences in our two theatres and globally through our streaming platform, cinema Season and company tours.

Our work in schools and communities up and down the country is driven by our curriculum linked programmes, specially designed to inspire creativity, broaden participation and diversify the future of opera and ballet.

These sit alongside industry-leading talent development projects, regional partnerships, and a raft of daytime events, family activities, tours, exhibitions and concerts in our Covent Garden home.

We are also expanding our audience through our flagship Young RBO scheme and are committed to reducing our impact on the environment and aim to achieve net zero emissions by 2035.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Royal Ballet and Opera

Job Title

Associate Pianist, The Royal Ballet

Job Description

**Job title** Associate Pianist – Royal Ballet **Role Summary** A 10‑month fixed‑term position supporting training and rehearsal music for The Royal Ballet. The successful pianist will attend coaching sessions, develop expertise in ballet repertoire, and begin performing for classes and rehearsals after an initial learning period. **Expectations** - Achieve and maintain a high level of pianism and musicianship suited to ballet accompaniment. - Acquire comprehensive knowledge of the classical ballet repertoire within the first months. - Demonstrate ability to adapt quickly to rehearsal and class settings, responding positively to direction and feedback. - Show professionalism, teamwork, and a willingness to manage personal development throughout the term. - Be available to play during scheduled company classes, rehearsals, and selected events. **Key Responsibilities** - Perform as a pianist for ballet classes and rehearsals, supporting choreography and musical timing. - Prepare for and participate in company rehearsals and scheduled performance sessions. - Attend coaching and guidance sessions provided by the Music Department to refine cross‑disciplinary skills. - Maintain accurate rehearsal schedules, set‑up, and technical requirements for piano use. - Collaborate with choreographers, musicians, and support staff to ensure seamless musical support. - Conduct period‑to‑period repertoire studies and participate in related professional development. **Required Skills** - Professional level piano playing with a strong sense of rhythm and timing. - Understanding of the relationship between music and dance. - Familiarity with classical ballet scores and the ability to learn and perform them swiftly. - Excellent listening skills, responsiveness to direction, and strong teamwork abilities. - Flexibility in availability for classes, rehearsals, and occasional ballet events. - Good spoken and written English. **Required Education & Certifications** - Current, practical experience or study in professional piano performance (degree, diploma, or equivalent). - Proven or demonstrable experience playing for dance or ballet classes, or ability to show required skills in audition. - No specific certification mandatory beyond proven proficiency.

London, United kingdom

On site

09-03-2026

Company Name

Royal Ballet and Opera

Job Title

Retail Buying and Merchandising Assistant

Job Description

**Job title** Retail Buying and Merchandising Assistant **Role Summary** Support the Retail and Buying Manager in the day‑to‑day management of buying, inventory and merchandising activities for a high‑profile retail operation. Provide accurate administrative support, data entry, and coordination across systems to enable timely product availability and streamlined merchandising processes. **Expectations** - Minimum of 1–2 years’ experience in a buying or merchandising support role within a fast‑paced retail environment - Proven ability to work independently and as part of a cross‑functional team - Strong organisational skills with the capacity to prioritise competing tasks - High level of accuracy and attention to detail in data handling - Creative aesthetic judgement with a keen eye for design **Key Responsibilities** - Maintain and update inventory records using EPOS, Shopify, Stocky or equivalent systems - Process purchase orders, stock receipts, and issue any necessary adjustments or returns - Input and reconcile sales and inventory data to ensure accurate stock levels - Assist in product selection, assortment planning and visual merchandising initiatives - Coordinate with suppliers, logistics and internal stakeholders to resolve stock discrepancies - Support the preparation of sales reports, inventory audits and performance analyses - Maintain documentation and filing systems, ensuring compliance with data protection standards **Required Skills** - Retail buying or merchandising administrative experience - Proficiency with EPOS, Shopify, Stocky or similar inventory management platforms - Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, data manipulation) - Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English - Methodical, self‑motivated, and able to meet deadlines under pressure - Team‑player attitude with effective collaboration abilities - Aesthetic sense and eye for design / colour palette considerations **Required Education & Certifications** - Minimum of a high‑school diploma or equivalent qualification - Relevant retail or inventory‑management training or certification considered an asset - Valid UK work authorisation required; disability‑friendly employment practices observed ---

London, United kingdom

On site

25-03-2026