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. We’re 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, 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.

In Harmony Cover Tutors

In Harmony Opera North is an inclusive, year-round, programme of high quality and engaging group music education and performance opportunities at Opera North’s partner schools, providing weekly group instrumental (strings and brass), choral, EYFS/KS1 musicianship lessons and provision in SEND settings.

The In Harmony delivery team is looking to expand its list of cover tutors in all areas. If you are interested in being on our cover list, please complete an application below, and send your teaching CV to inharmony@operanorth.co.uk.

For more information on the programme see In Harmony Opera North.

 

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Seasonal Hair & Makeup Assistant

Opera North is seeking a Seasonal Hair & Makeup Assistant to join the Wigs, Hair & Make up team.

The purpose of this role is to assist the Wigs, Hair & Make up team in the smooth operation of the department. Ensuring good communication and high standards in the realisation of wigs and make-up designs for Opera North.

Please note the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK or be ready to obtain it.

If you need any help completing your application, including any adjustments to the application process, please contact appointments@operanorth.co.uk to make us aware.

Job type: Fixed-term, full-time (2 months)
Salary: £640 per week
Deadline for applications: 4pm Sunday 20 September 2026
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

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Seasonal Production Electrician

Opera North is seeking a Seasonal Production Electrician to help prepare, implement and operate performance related lighting, sound and AV equipment for Opera North productions both in Leeds and on tour.

The successful candidate will be expected to work effectively as part of the team, making sure that all activities are carried out to the highest standards of safety, efficiency and quality.

Please note the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK or be ready to obtain it.

If you need any help completing your application, including any adjustments to the application process, please contact appointments@operanorth.co.uk to make us aware.

Job type: Fixed-term, full-time (2 months)
Salary: £650 per week
Deadline for applications: 4pm Sunday 20 September 2026
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

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Head of Stage

Opera North is seeking a Head of Stage to lead our Stage Department. You will take ownership of staging, rigging and automation across all of our productions, tours and events. You will be a key team member to turn creative ideas into safe, practical and brilliantly delivered performances.

We are looking for someone with experience in repertoire opera, theatre, touring theatre or musical or any other complex live performance environment. You should have in depth experience of stage engineering, flying, rigging and automation. Be confident in planning complex work, managing people and resources, interpreting stage plans and making calm and practical decisions under pressure.

Please note the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK or be ready to obtain it.

If you need any help completing your application, including any adjustments to the application process, please contact appointments@operanorth.co.uk to make us aware.

Job type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £50,000
Deadline for applications: 4pm Monday 21 September 2026
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

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Instrumental Learning Team Tutor (Double Bass)

Opera North is seeking an Instrumental Learning Team Tutor (Double Bass) to join our Young Musicians Studio.

You will plan and deliver high-quality group Double Bass tuition, direct ensembles, and integrate musicianship, instrumental skills, and good technique for young people from all backgrounds. Working as part of a collaborative teaching team, you will track student progress, offer expertise to children, staff, and parents, and help committed young musicians realise their potential.

The ideal candidate will have solid classical instrumental training, demonstrable experience as a professional player and tutor, and a strong grasp of musical pedagogy and repertoire for young learners from beginner level upwards.

If you need any help completing your application, including any adjustments to the application process, please contact appointments@operanorth.co.uk to make us aware.

Job type: Permanent, part-time
Salary: £31,666 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 3.5 hours per week
Deadline for applications: 4pm Friday 25 September 2026
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

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Instrumental Learning Team Tutor (Violin/Viola)

Opera North is seeking an Instrumental Learning Team Tutor (Violin/Viola) to join our Young Musicians Studio.

You will plan and deliver high-quality group Violin and Viola tuition, direct ensembles, and integrate musicianship, instrumental skills, and good technique for young people from all backgrounds. Working as part of a collaborative teaching team, you will track student progress, offer expertise to children, staff, and parents, and help committed young musicians realise their potential.

The ideal candidate will have solid classical instrumental training, demonstrable experience as a professional player and tutor, and a strong grasp of musical pedagogy and repertoire for young upper strings learners from beginner level upwards.

If you need any help completing your application, including any adjustments to the application process, please contact appointments@operanorth.co.uk to make us aware.

Job type: Permanent, part-time
Salary: £31,666 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 3.5 hours per week
Deadline for applications: 4pm Friday 25 September 2026
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

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