Running Props Technicians
Salary: £41,893.28 pro rata
Contract: Fixed term contract (please see dates below)
Location: London Coliseum
We are seeking organised and proactive Running Props Technicians to join our team for our 2025-2026 opera season.
Running Props Technicians play a key role in the smooth setup, operation, and maintenance of props during rehearsals and performances. This role requires strong teamwork, excellent communication skills, and the ability to stay calm under pressure.
If you thrive in a fast-paced theatre environment and enjoy being part of a collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.
Contract 1: 15/09/2025-14/12/2025 and 26/01/2026-01/03/2026 (18 weeks)
Contract 2: 22/09/2025-14/12/2025 and 26/01/2026-01/03/2026 (17 weeks)
Contract 3: 29/09/2025-16/11/2025 (7 weeks)
Requirements:
- Previous professional theatre experience in a prop capacity and an excellent understanding of current theatre practice
- The ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with colleagues and staff at all levels
- 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
- Excellent punctuality and a professional attitude
- Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to multitask and work well under pressure
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 as well as your interview availability and availability for contract dates [email protected] by 10am on Monday 30 June 2025.
Interviews: w/c Monday 7 July 2025 and w/c Monday 14 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.