Company Pianist (Permanent and Fixed Term Cover)

About the role

English National Ballet is looking for a Company Pianist to play for company class and rehearsals. Reporting to the Artistic Director, the role is an integral part of the Artistic Team, working to the same Artistic schedule and touring venues to support the dancers and ballet teaching staff. The Company performs in venues in London, nationally and internationally.

The role will deliver a high standard of playing across a wide range of classical and modern repertoire, and this can include newly commissioned works. In addition, for the most experienced pianists, there will be the opportunity to play at scheduled performances, as agreed with senior Artistic management.

A permanent position and a Fixed Term position for 6 months are both available from the end of July 2026.

Key Selection Criteria

• Professional level pianistic abilities, able to play full length orchestral scores in rehearsal.
• Experience in accompanying ballet classes and rehearsals at a professional level.
• Ability to deliver a consistent high standard of work and level of playing in all settings.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Physical and mental stamina to sustain concentration and focus over extended periods of time.
• Ability to build up good knowledge of the piano scores across the full range of repertoire.

About English National Ballet

English National Ballet has been opening up the possibilities of ballet for over seventy five years. We are a pioneering Company at the forefront of ballet’s growth and evolution: celebrating tradition whilst forging innovation and developing the artform. English National Ballet is also a UK leader in creative learning and engagement practice, building dynamic partnerships and community programmes. We strive for artistic excellence and to share ballet with as many people as possible, across the UK and around the world.

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where staff of all backgrounds can thrive and grow. We would particularly like to hear from black and global majority applicants and from applicants living with a disability or a long-term health condition, both groups which are currently underrepresented in our organisation.

English National Ballet is based at the Mulryan Centre for Dance on London City Island in Canning Town, East London. We would particularly like to hear from local East London residents, and would encourage those based in the boroughs of Tower Hamlets, Newham, Waltham Forest, and Hackney to apply.

Please contact us if you need to request any reasonable adjustments to attend the recruitment process or if you need an alternative application format, on hr_recruitment@ballet.org.uk.

The deadline for applications is Wednesday 10th June, 2026.