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. As a charity we could not plan for our next programme of artistic work, or our community and outreach projects, without the support of our philanthropists and members. As an organisation we are committed to ensuring that all philanthropists and members enjoy a rewarding relationship with our organisation. The Development and Advocacy Department are looking to appoint an experienced Philanthropy Manager to join our Philanthropy team on a permanent basis. Reporting to one of the Senior Philanthropy Managers, in this role you will manage a number of philanthropic relationships and make a significant contribution to the team through developing new initiatives and growing the portfolio. The ideal candidate profile for this post will be a team player, with the following credentials: An established track record in philanthropy or fundraising for major organisations Demonstrated success in managing a portfolio of high value relationships with experience of personally securing significant gifts Ability to think strategically to devise relevant engagement and cultivation plans and identify opportunities for approaches to prospects A balance of experience and innovation to be able to develop new ideas and launch new initiatives successfully Credibility as an ambassador in the area of philanthropy, able to work effectively at senior levels and liaise with high-net-worth individuals Strong project management skills, with demonstrable experience of solving complex problems, drawing on given resources and collaborative working A working knowledge of our repertoire is not a pre-requisite for this role but the ability to upskill quickly in our art forms in order to confidently speak to prospective donors is essential. 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 5th September 2025. First stage interviews will be online via MS Teams with second stage in person interviews at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.
Sep 03, 2025
Full time
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. As a charity we could not plan for our next programme of artistic work, or our community and outreach projects, without the support of our philanthropists and members. As an organisation we are committed to ensuring that all philanthropists and members enjoy a rewarding relationship with our organisation. The Development and Advocacy Department are looking to appoint an experienced Philanthropy Manager to join our Philanthropy team on a permanent basis. Reporting to one of the Senior Philanthropy Managers, in this role you will manage a number of philanthropic relationships and make a significant contribution to the team through developing new initiatives and growing the portfolio. The ideal candidate profile for this post will be a team player, with the following credentials: An established track record in philanthropy or fundraising for major organisations Demonstrated success in managing a portfolio of high value relationships with experience of personally securing significant gifts Ability to think strategically to devise relevant engagement and cultivation plans and identify opportunities for approaches to prospects A balance of experience and innovation to be able to develop new ideas and launch new initiatives successfully Credibility as an ambassador in the area of philanthropy, able to work effectively at senior levels and liaise with high-net-worth individuals Strong project management skills, with demonstrable experience of solving complex problems, drawing on given resources and collaborative working A working knowledge of our repertoire is not a pre-requisite for this role but the ability to upskill quickly in our art forms in order to confidently speak to prospective donors is essential. 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 5th September 2025. First stage interviews will be online via MS Teams with second stage in person interviews at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.
The Royal Ballet and Opera (RBO) is a world-leading arts organisation, based largely in the Royal Opera House - one of the world s most celebrated theatres. The RBO is home to The Royal Ballet, The Royal Opera and The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. As an organisation we are well known for the world-class ballets and operas that we stage in our theatres and in cinemas and streaming platforms across the world. Our mission is to inspire imagination, ignite emotion and make the extraordinary for everyone. Learning and Participation (L&P) is central to RBO s mission of making the extraordinary for everyone. Our work in schools and communities up and down the country is driven by our free, curriculum linked programmes give children the chance to be creative, experiencing high quality arts education throughout their school lives. In the face of the squeeze on the arts in schools and the lack equity in arts education geographically and economically, RBO Schools demonstrates our purposeful commitment to change. We currently engage over 1,500 school across the nation with a programme that is distinctive in its vision and scale and underpinned by research. We invest in teacher development for system change, drive innovation through digital learning and build a network of partnerships across the country and high levels of advocacy. To help with our commitment to growth we are looking to hire a Head of RBO Schools, who will be part of the leadership team within L&P working closely with the Director of Learning and Participation to lead the RBO Schools programme, continuously improving its reach, quality and impact in line with the Strategy to meet the Delivery Plan KPIs The ideal individual will need to be able to demonstrate key skills in the following areas: Substantial experience working as a Senior Leader in the education / cultural sector with strong understanding of the landscape and evidence of making impact and demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of good practice Strong leadership skills with ability to influence, inspire and motivate a skilled team Excellent strategic planning skills with the ability to prioritise, define goals and plan effectively to effect change Strong ability to build and sustain impactful partnership with multiple stakeholders Experience of scaling projects for impactful growth with entrepreneurial approach A passion for and some knowledge of opera and / or ballet and commitment to widening access to the artforms A full job description and RBO information pack can be found on the RBO website via the 'Apply' link. To be considered, all applications must be received through the RBO recruitment portal. Closing date for applications: 8am, 5 th September 2025 First round interviews - w/c 20 th September 2025 Second round interviews - w/c 29 th September 2025
Sep 01, 2025
Full time
The Royal Ballet and Opera (RBO) is a world-leading arts organisation, based largely in the Royal Opera House - one of the world s most celebrated theatres. The RBO is home to The Royal Ballet, The Royal Opera and The Orchestra of the Royal Opera House. As an organisation we are well known for the world-class ballets and operas that we stage in our theatres and in cinemas and streaming platforms across the world. Our mission is to inspire imagination, ignite emotion and make the extraordinary for everyone. Learning and Participation (L&P) is central to RBO s mission of making the extraordinary for everyone. Our work in schools and communities up and down the country is driven by our free, curriculum linked programmes give children the chance to be creative, experiencing high quality arts education throughout their school lives. In the face of the squeeze on the arts in schools and the lack equity in arts education geographically and economically, RBO Schools demonstrates our purposeful commitment to change. We currently engage over 1,500 school across the nation with a programme that is distinctive in its vision and scale and underpinned by research. We invest in teacher development for system change, drive innovation through digital learning and build a network of partnerships across the country and high levels of advocacy. To help with our commitment to growth we are looking to hire a Head of RBO Schools, who will be part of the leadership team within L&P working closely with the Director of Learning and Participation to lead the RBO Schools programme, continuously improving its reach, quality and impact in line with the Strategy to meet the Delivery Plan KPIs The ideal individual will need to be able to demonstrate key skills in the following areas: Substantial experience working as a Senior Leader in the education / cultural sector with strong understanding of the landscape and evidence of making impact and demonstrating a comprehensive understanding of good practice Strong leadership skills with ability to influence, inspire and motivate a skilled team Excellent strategic planning skills with the ability to prioritise, define goals and plan effectively to effect change Strong ability to build and sustain impactful partnership with multiple stakeholders Experience of scaling projects for impactful growth with entrepreneurial approach A passion for and some knowledge of opera and / or ballet and commitment to widening access to the artforms A full job description and RBO information pack can be found on the RBO website via the 'Apply' link. To be considered, all applications must be received through the RBO recruitment portal. Closing date for applications: 8am, 5 th September 2025 First round interviews - w/c 20 th September 2025 Second round interviews - w/c 29 th September 2025