Job: Scenic Metal Work Apprentice

(Fixed term contract for 3 years from September 2012)

As part of our innovative scheme to provide apprenticeships in backstage areas of the Royal Opera House and thanks to the generous support of The Headley Trust, we are looking to appoint a Scenic Metal Work Apprentice. The apprentice will be based at our purpose built, state-of-the-art workshop facility in Purfleet, Essex. The production team at the workshop is responsible for building and refurbishing scenery for the Royal Opera and Royal Ballet companies and Birmingham Royal Ballet.

The three year apprenticeship will combine time at the workshop with time spent at Prospects College, Basildon where the apprentice will study for an Advanced Apprenticeship in Fabrication and Welding. The apprentice will spend the majority of their time at the workshop with one day a week at college. There is also the opportunity to spend time in the scenic workshops of another venue in the third year of the apprenticeship. The apprentice will be assigned a mentor for the three years who will support them in achieving their full potential.

• The successful applicant must be 18 years of age or over on the start date, September 2012.
• You will have a helpful, positive and flexible approach, be punctual and good at managing your own workload and be self motivated to acquire new skills and knowledge.
• You must have 3 GCSEs at Grade C or above including English and Maths.
• You must have some previous welding/fabrication experience.
• A Level 2 qualification in Fabrication/Welding or equivalent experience would be desirable.

The successful applicant will be paid the national minimum wage relevant to their age. The apprentice’s college fees will also be paid by the Royal Opera House.

Closing date: 10am, Thursday, 5 July 2012

Shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend a tour of the Royal Opera House on 10 July 2012. Interviews will take place in Purfleet on 11 July 2012.

A full job description and details on how to apply can be found on our website: www.roh.org.uk . If you need further information, please contact 020 7212 9303.

Job: Scenic Metal Work Apprentice