Learning & Development Manager
Royal Ballet and Opera
Full time; 40 hours per week
Permanent contract
Up to £45,000 per annum dependent on skills and experience
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.
Role
Lead the L&D strategy for the organisation, covering delivery of mandatory training, evolving our learning offerings for staff, driving the Leadership Development Programme and facilitating broader conversations about dynamics, coaching and upskilling the workforce. Will handle a busy roster of programme delivery (supported by the L&D Coordinator) while responding to organisational priorities.
Essential Qualifications
* Significant experience of managing a learning and development function, with Associate CIPD membership or equivalent level of practical experience.
* Demonstrable commitment to proactively promoting diversity and inclusion through learning and development.
* Excellent influencing and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of people within and outside the organisation.
* Strong numeracy with experience of analysing and reporting on complex data.
* Flexibility in dealing with changing priorities and the ability to pivot.
Experience of coaching and facilitation is not essential but will be highly regarded. If you have this experience, please reference it in your application.
How to Apply
Provide a supporting statement that outlines how your skills and experience match the essential criteria above. Draft your response in a separate document and then copy the final version into the application form. Panels do not view CVs during the recruitment process; if you upload your CV, the system will pull information automatically.
Equal Opportunity and Diversity
The Royal Ballet and Opera is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences and skills. We particularly welcome applications from those from a global majority background and/or disabled. We are a Disability Confident Employer and will offer interview support when possible. Safeguarding and children protection practices are in place, including DBS checks for suitable roles.
Job Description
A full job description can be found here.
Additional Information
For more information about working with the Royal Ballet and Opera, review the info pack here. For a list of potential reasonable adjustments, review this guidance document. If you have any access requirements for your application, contact the RBO Recruitment Team at hr.recruitment@roh.org.uk.
Closing Date
Midnight, Monday 5th January 2026
Requirements
Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies.
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