Sound, Video and Broadcast (Engineering Support) Manager

Royal Ballet and Opera; Greater London; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Royal Ballet and Opera are inviting applications for a Sound, Video and Broadcast (Engineering Support) Manager based in Covent Garden, London. You will lead the technical teams delivering sound and video for our stage productions, rehearsals and events, and supervise external broadcasts to maintain high production standards.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on technical expertise, and a proven track record managing teams in live performance.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership with experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven track record managing sound and video in a live performance setting.
• Solid understanding of H&S requirements and risk management.
• Ability to deliver projects to fixed budgets and schedules.
• Excellent relationships with artistic teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee sound and video operations for live performances and rehearsals.
• Line-manage Broadcast (Engineering Support) staff for external broadcasts.
• Ensure work is delivered safely, within approved resources and budgets.
• Collaborate with artistic teams to maintain high production standards.
• Lead on technical excellence and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership and people management

Project management

Risk management & H&S

Technical knowledge of sound/video

Communication with artistic teams

Job description

Full time; 42.5 hours per week average (annualised hours), with evening/weekend flexibility around the RBO tech and production schedule

Based in: Covent Garden, London

The Royal Ballet and Opera continues to lead the way in opera, ballet, music and dance both live on stage and through multiple digital platforms, from live streaming to worldwide cinema screenings. Our Covent Garden theatre has been at the heart of London and British cultural life for three centuries. We are home to two world-class Companies: The Royal Ballet and The Royal Opera.

The Royal Opera House describes the place we work, not who we are. The whole is always more than the sum of its parts – we may be a House, but three quarters of our audiences experience what we do outside this building. While our Covent Garden theatre is the nerve centre, the impact and influence of the organisation can be felt in every corner of the country, and around the world.

The Role

Our Technical, Production and Costume Department plays a leading part in ensuring our performances are of the highest quality by delivering technical excellence for every performance, rehearsal, and event. We are now seeking to appoint a Sound, Video and Broadcast (Engineering Support) Manager. This role will be responsible for the management and delivery of all Sound and Video operations for the stage, and line managing the Broadcast (Engineering Support) staff for external broadcasts of our productions, and to deliver this safely and effectively within agreed resources and budgets.

What You’ll Bring

Our ideal candidates will have excellent technical skills and be able to demonstrate strong leadership qualities. You will also be able to evidence:

• Thorough understanding of current equipment and systems and a lively interest in new product developments.
• Experience of sound and video in a performance environment, preferably a large producing theatre or organisation.
• Demonstrable understanding of H&S requirements and experience of risk management and documentation.
• Proven experience of managing teams and projects with consistent high production standards.
• Positive leadership style, leading by example with a collaborative approach and able to manage conflict and seek resolution.
• Demonstrated ability to build good relations with artistic teams.

Job Description

A full job description can be found here.

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm, Sunday 6th September 2026.

Interviews will be held in September 2026.

To ensure a fair process, late applications will not be considered under any circumstances.

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