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About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Production Carpenter to support the planning, construction, installation, and maintenance of scenery for our upcoming opera season. This hands-on role requires excellent carpentry and scenic construction skills, strong organizational abilities, and the confidence to supervise teams during various production phases. You will collaborate with technical teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality scenic solutions in a fast-paced live performance environment.
Responsibilities
- Support the planning, construction, installation, and maintenance of scenery.
- Supervise teams during fit-ups, performances, changeovers, and get-outs.
- Collaborate with colleagues across technical teams to deliver safe, efficient, and high-quality scenic solutions.
- Turn technical drawings and creative ideas into reality.
Requirements
- Previous professional, large-scale theatre experience at a senior level in a stage capacity.
- Excellent understanding of stagecraft and theatre practice.
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of current scenic construction practice and scenic equipment.
- Excellent knowledge and practical experience of safe working practices within a theatrical environment.
- Working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including LOLER and PUWER.
- Ability to carry out effective risk assessments and method statements.
- Ability to read and interpret ground and stage plans using CAD and other software.
- Ability to work at height, use stage-related access equipment and PPE.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently, under minimum supervision.
- Proactive, flexible, collaborative, and conscientious approach to work.
- Open mind to new or different ways of working.
- Good punctuality and ability to set an example to others.
- Professional attitude.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with colleagues and staff at all levels.
- Supervisory and team leadership skills.
Skills
- Carpentry
- Scenic construction
- Organizational abilities
- CAD software interpretation
- Risk assessment
- Method statements
- Health & Safety legislation (LOLER, PUWER)
- Working at height
- Stage-related access equipment operation
- PPE usage
- Teamwork
- Independent work
- Supervision
- Communication
- Leadership
Location
- London Coliseum
- Other locations as required
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Senior level
- Experienced
Salary/Compensations
- £937.20 per week
About the Company
- English National Opera is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
Equal Opportunity
- English National Opera is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we strive to create an inclusive working environment that reflects the diverse communities we serve.
- As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, we particularly encourage potential candidates from underrepresented groups and communities to apply, including those from global majority backgrounds and/or with protected characteristics, including race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment and religion and belief.
- We will provide appropriate support for candidates with access requirements if they identify as disabled. This includes during the application process and through candidate assessment stages.