Opera North is England’s national opera company in the North and a leading European arts organisation. Acclaimed for its imaginative programming and innovative productions on the main stage, Opera North also programmes its own venue, the Howard Assembly Room, with an enormous diversity of activity.

We create music and opera for everyone, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and sections of the community. Opera North is committed to Arts Council England’s Creative Case for Diversity in all aspects of our recruitment and employment practices and we are the first opera company to be awarded Theatre of Sanctuary status. We are keen to encourage a diverse range of perspectives, skills, experience and knowledge within Opera North and to support this commitment and to help us develop our policies and procedures, we ask all job applicants to complete our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Monitoring Form.

If you need any help applying to a job, including any adjustments to the application process, and if you’re applying under the Disability Confident Committed Scheme, please contact appointments@operanorth.co.uk

We do not use agencies to fill our positions, no agencies please.

If not otherwise stated, all deadlines are at 23.59pm.

We regret that we cannot contact applicants individually about their applications. If you have not heard from us within 14 days of the job closing, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion and keep an eye out for future vacancies.

Assistant General Manager

Opera North is looking for an experienced and well-motivated individual to fill the role of Assistant General Manager.

The successful candidate  will support the General Manager to ensure the smooth, courteous, and efficient running of the hospitality operation at Opera North. They will be responsible for ensuring service standards are continually maintained, staff are effectively managed, and targets are met.

Salary: £26,000 per annum
Deadline for applications: 10am on Monday 25 March
Interviews to be held in: Kino, New Briggate, Leeds

Assistant General Manager Job Pack | Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy | Guidance Notes

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Young Musicians Progression Manager

An opportunity has arisen within the Learning & Engagement team for a Young Musicians Progression Manager to manage the operational aspects of the Young Musicians Studio and associated progression activity for young musicians.

The successful candidate will have experience of managing or supporting professional artists or tutors, of planning and overseeing the direction of artistic projects and of supporting young people in an educational or artistic setting. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

Salary: £29,784 per annum
Deadline for applications: Friday 15 March 2024

Young Musicians Progression Manager Job Pack| Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy | Guidance Notes

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Sewing Assistant (fixed term)

Opera North is looking for an experienced and well-motivated individual to fill the role of Sewing assistant – fixed term.

The successful candidate will have proven costume making experience, with experience of working for a comparable opera, ballet or rep theatre organisation. You will have excellent organisational, practical and communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritise under pressure.

Salary: £24,268.86 per annum
Deadline for applications: 10am on Thursday 28 March 2024
Interviews to be held: Week commencing Monday 15 April 2024

Sewing Assistant Job Pack | Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy | Guidance Notes

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Female and Non-Binary Conductor Traineeship

Emerging female and non-binary conductors based in the UK are invited to apply for our annual intensive 10-week training scheme aimed at addressing the gender imbalance within classical music.

Two dedicated conducting workshops under the guidance of Music Director Garry Walker will provide the successful applicant with invaluable first-hand experience conducting the Orchestra of Opera North. Over the course of the 24-25 Winter Season, Opera North’s Head of Music David Cowan, together with Oliver Rundell and Annette Saunders of the Company’s Music Staff, Chorus Master Anthony Kraus and visiting conductors will give the benefit of their experience in one-on-one discussions and lessons.

Deadline for applications:10.59pm on Wednesday 13 March 2024
Interviews to be held: Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 March in Leeds

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Disability Confident Committed

As users of the disability confident scheme, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy will be offered an interview.

Supporting Parents & Carers

 

Partner organisation of Parents & Carers in Performing Arts.

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