Deputy Stage Manager

Birmingham Royal Ballet; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Royal Ballet is seeking a position to support the Stage Management team and ensure the smooth running of rehearsals and performances across the UK and on tour. The role involves liaising between technical departments and artistic staff to deliver high-quality productions.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Birmingham Royal Ballet encourages applications from ethnic minority communities to improve representation across the company.

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Diversity statement encouraging applications from ethnic minority communities.

Responsibilities

• To work with the Stage Management team and ensure the smooth running of the Department.
• To facilitate the smooth running of rehearsals and performances in order to achieve the required results for Birmingham Royal Ballet, the Director, conductor and artists.
• To support the Stage Manager with efficient liaison between all necessary Technical departments and all connected departments in all aspects of each production, event and general day to day running of the Company.
• You will be required to attend and support all performances in the UK and abroad.

Job description

Status Full time (48 hours a week, averaged over 52 working weeks) Start date 02 November 2026 Salary £49,200 Closing date Monday 28 September 2026 12.00pm Interview dates 08-09 October 2026

Job Description

Birmingham Royal Ballet (BRB) is one of the world’s leading touring ballet companies. Our mission is to reach out and move people with great ballet and music; tour world-class ballet to the widest possible audiences; create new works that reflect the world we live in; and release the creative potential in people of all ages and backgrounds.

Overall purpose of position:

To work with the Stage Management team and ensure the smooth running of the Department. To facilitate the smooth running of rehearsals and performances in order to achieve the required results of Birmingham Royal Ballet, the Director, conductor and artists in Birmingham and on tour.To support the Stage Manager with efficient liaison between all necessary Technical departments and all connected departments inall aspects of each production, event and general day to day running of the Company. Support any Visiting Guests and Creatives.

Responsible to: Stage Manager

Working principally with: Technical Departments, Artistic Staff, Company Management, Orchestra Management, Local Venue Staff, Performers

You will be required to attend and support all performances in the UK and abroad.

Eligibility:
Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.

Diversity Statement:
Birmingham Royal Ballet encourages applications from ethnic minority communities, as we strive to improve representation in this area.