Sound, Video and Broadcast Senior Technician - Systems Bias

Royal Academy Of Dance; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious performing arts organization in Covent Garden, London is seeking a Sound, Video and Broadcast Senior Technician. The role involves managing SVB systems and infrastructure while collaborating with departmental managers to meet operational needs. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a solid background in sound and video management. This permanent full-time position offers a salary of £44,714.88 per annum.

Qualifications

• Excellent track record in Sound and Video systems management for professional venues.
• Experience in asset and maintenance management.
• Understanding of media-based IP Networks.
• Accredited training in Electrical and Electronic Engineering.
• Familiarity with current SVB equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

• Administer, service, and maintain building-wide Sound Video and Broadcast systems.
• Collaborate with SVB managers for scheduling and operations.
• Support long-term strategic planning for technical systems.

Skills

Sound and Video systems management

Asset and maintenance management

Media-based IP Networks

Electrical and Electronic Engineering standards

SVB equipment and systems

Job description

Overview

Permanent position

Full-time; 42.5 hours per week

£44,714.88 per annum

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.

Role overview

Our Technical, Production and Costume Department represent the largest portion of our workforce and cover specialisms from Lighting to Metalwork, Tailoring to Draughting. We are now seeking to recruit a Sound, Video and Broadcast Senior Technician who will hold a systems bias and be responsible for the administration, servicing and maintenance of building-wide Sound Video and Broadcast (SVB) systems and infrastructure.

In this role, you will collaborate with SVB managers and the other teams across the RBO to ensure that the operational needs of the department are scheduled and carried out efficiently and safely while maintaining the highest standards. Working alongside the SVB Manager, you will assist and provide input for long-term department strategic planning to manage the development and improvement of the department\`s technical systems.

This role will suit a candidate with strong communication skills, who has a collaborative approach to working as well as the ability to work unsupervised and show initiative. You will be a subject matter expert in the team with the desire to upskill and train others in the department.

You will also be able to demonstrate:

• An excellent track record in Sound and Video systems management for professional Entertainment venues
• Experience of asset and maintenance management
• Thorough understanding and experiences of administrating media-based IP Networks
• Accredited training to current standards in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, in line with BS7909/7671
• Thorough understanding of current SVB equipment and systems
• Ability to assess production needs for SVB requirements and identify and recommend any developments to existing systems or equipment

How to apply

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Commitment to diversity

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.

Closing date for applications: 8am, Friday 25th September 2025.

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