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 were 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, 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.

Box Office Supervisor

Opera North is looking for an experienced and well-motivated individual to fill the role of Box Office Supervisor.

This role supports the Box Office and Ticketing Lead in the day-to-day running of the box office and team members, ensuring excellent customer service is delivered at all times. It also provides assistance to the Opera North reception as required.

To apply for this role, please send your CV via the link below. If you need any help completing your application, including any adjustments to the application process, please contact people@operanorth.co.uk to make us aware.

 

Salary: £26,500 per annum
Deadline for applications
: Friday 12 December 2025
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy | Job pack

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Stage Technician

Committed to producing high quality work that informs, excites and entertains, Opera North is looking for an experienced and well-motivated individual to fill the role of Stage Technician.

The role focuses on supporting the highest quality presentation of staging elements across productions, events, and projects, while maintaining an efficient, safe, and positive working environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for practical stage department tasks, including scenery handling and maintenance, flying, rigging, and transport loading, with a key emphasis on creating a sustainable and engaging workplace culture that ensures exceptional theatrical presentations.

To apply for this role, please send a CV via the link below. If you need any help completing your application, including any adjustments to the application process, please contact ruth.hardisty@operanorth.co.uk to make us aware.

 

Salary: £33,300 per annum
Deadline for applications
: Friday 2 January 2026
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy | Job pack

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Visitor Experience Coordinator

Committed to producing high quality work that informs, excites and entertains, Opera North is looking for an experienced and well-motivated individual to fill the role of Visitor Experience Coordinator.

The successful candidate will have proven administrative experience. You will have excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritise under pressure.

To apply for this role, please send a CV via the link below. 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.

 

Salary: £29,000 per annum
Deadline for applications
: Wednesday 7 January 2026
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy | Job pack

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Visitor Experience Manager

Committed to producing high quality work that informs, excites and entertains, Opera North is looking for an experienced and well-motivated individual to fill the role of Visitor Experience Manager.

The successful candidate will have proven administrative experience. You will have excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritise under pressure.

 

Salary: £32,000 per annum
Deadline for applications
: Wednesday 7 January 2026
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy | Job pack

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