Production Coordinator

Royal Ballet and Opera; Purfleet-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading performing arts organization is seeking a Production Coordinator to support the Technical, Production & Costume Administration Manager. The ideal candidate will have strong creative crafting skills, experience in administration, and proficiency in data analysis and MS Office. This full-time fixed-term position is based in Purfleet and requires a commitment to safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an administrative office-based role.
• Experience of working with databases including data analysis and report writing.
• Experience of analysing data including financial reports and departmental statistics.

Responsibilities

• Support priorities set by the Technical, Production & Costume Administration Manager.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues on administrative tasks.
• Ensure tasks are carried out with safety, efficiency and quality.

Skills

Creative crafting skills

Working with databases

Data analysis

Understanding of GDPR regulations

Advanced MS Excel

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Title:

Production Coordinator (Fixed Term Contract)

Contract Details:

Fixed term; Full time (42.5 hours) - Contract until 5th January 2026

Location:

Based in: RBO Production Workshop, Purfleet, Essex

Salary:

£41,092.00 per annum, pro rata

About Us:

The Royal Ballet and Opera is home to three of the world`s great performing art companies: The Royal Ballet, The Royal Opera, and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. We aspire to produce great art, telling stories that can speak to universal themes that move us.

We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Royal Ballet and Opera Scenic Construction team at the Bob and Tamar Manoukian Production Workshop, our purpose built state-of-the-art 3750 sq. metre building in Purfleet, Essex. The site contains a scenic construction carpentry workshop, metal workshop, paint studio and fit up area, enabling us to make scenery for the Royal Opera and Royal Ballet companies and the Birmingham Royal Ballet.

Role Overview:

We are seeking to appoint an experienced Production Coordinator to support the priorities set by the Technical, Production & Costume Administration Manager. To work as an effective member of the Technical, Production & Costume Administration Team, working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure that all administrative tasks are carried out to the highest possible standard of safety, efficiency and quality.

Ideal Candidate:

This role will suit a candidate who can demonstrate strong creative crafting skills within a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience working in an administrative office-based role.
• Experience of working with databases including data analysis and report writing.
• Experience of analysing data including financial reports and departmental statistics.
• Understanding of GDPR regulations.
• Excellent MS Office working knowledge and skills, including advanced MS Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Diversity and Inclusion:

The Royal Ballet and Opera is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We particularly welcome applications from those who are from a global majority background and/or those who are disabled, 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.

Application Details:

Closing date for applications: 8am, Wednesday 1st October 2025

Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.

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