Production Carpenter

Salary: £47,201.44 pro rata
Contract: 21- week, Fixed term contract, 8 September 2025- 1 March 2026 (Break over the Christmas period 21 December 2025- 19 January 2026)

Location: London Coliseum

We are seeking an experienced Production Carpenter to join our team for our 2025-2026 opera season.

Production Carpenters are responsible for all elements of scenic construction across productions and projects, including fit-ups, rehearsals, performances, and changeovers.

If you are a great team player with an excellent knowledge and understanding of stagecraft, we would love to hear from you.

Requirements:

  • Previous professional, large-scale theatre experience at a senior level in a stage capacity and an 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; a practical working knowledge of Health & Safety legislation including LOLER and PUWER with the ability to carry out effective risk assessments, method statements
  • The ability to read and interpret ground and stage plans using CAD and other software
  • The ability to work at height and use stage-related access equipment and PPE
  • The ability to work as part of a team and independently under minimum supervision
  • A proactive, flexible, collaborative and conscientious approach to work with an open mind to new or different ways of working
  • Good punctuality and the ability to set an example to others and maintain a professional attitude
  • Excellent organisational skills with the ability to work well under pressure
  • The ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with colleagues and staff at all levels
  • Supervisory and team leadership skills

Benefits:

  • 25 days annual leave (pro rata) plus public holidays
  • Free/discounted ENO tickets
  • Eyecare vouchers
  • Employee Assistance Programme

Please see our recruitment pack for more details.

To apply, please send along a CV and Cover Letter/short video detailing your interest and suitability for the role to [email protected] by 10am on Wednesday 2 July 2025.

1st Interviews: 9-11 July 2025

2nd Interviews: w/c 21 July 2025

Please also submit our anonymous Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form.

 

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, English National Opera particularly encourages 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.