Fixed-Term: 3 months
Salary: £28,808 per annum (pro rata for fixed-term period)
Full-time, 40 hours per week
Location: Covent Garden
At the Royal Ballet and Opera, we are making the extraordinary for everyone. Inspiring imagination and igniting emotion. We are a cultural powerhouse, bringing together two world-class performing companies in one of the UKs leading arts institutions. Based at the Royal Opera House in the heart of Londons Covent Garden, our work is enjoyed by audiences in our two theatres and globally through our streaming platform, cinema Season and company tours.
The Royal Ballet and Opera`s Audiences and Commercial division plays a vital role in the success of the Royal Ballet and Opera, driving income for the organisation, telling our story and encouraging people to engage with us.
Over the past year, we`ve been transferring our photographic archives into our new DAMS (Bynder), and now need someone to join us as a Image Archive and Metadata Assistant to help finalise the migration, ensure metadata accuracy, and establish correct labels and workflows for long-term management.
Our ideal candidate will have experience in:
* Proven experience working with image archives or collections (arts/cultural sector experience a plus).
* Familiarity with metadata standards, copyright requirements, and image rights management.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy when dealing with large volumes of data.
* Comfortable with process-driven tasks that require consistency and precision.
* Excellent organisational and time-management skills - able to manage your workload independently.
* Good communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with a small team.
Proficiency in Photoshop, Lightroom or basic image editing tools.
The RBO is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment in which everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from those who are currently underrepresented in our workforce - in particular those who are from a global majority and/or disabled. As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential minimum criteria for our vacancies.
If you have any questions or require any reasonable adjustments to the application process, please contact the RBO Recruitment Team on
Closing date for applications: 8.00 am, Monday 8th September 2025
Applicants must have work authorisation for the UK. No agencies Please