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, 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.

Instrumental Learning Team Tutor (Cello)

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 Instrumental Learning Team Tutor (Cello).

The Opera North Young Musicians Studio deliver a year-round Saturday programme of high quality and engaging group music tuition.

The successful candidate will have proven experience of working in a professional capacity as a cellist and tutor. Understanding of cello and musical pedagogy in relation to instrumental learning; from beginner upwards and knowledge of cello repertoire suitable for children and young people in a variety of contexts.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. To apply for this role, please send a CV and covering letter via the link below. If you need any help completing your application, including any adjustments to the application process, please contact Naomi.ReillyRobinson@operanorth.co.uk to make us aware.

 

Salary: £30,735 per annum (pro rata)
Deadline for applications: 5pm Wednesday 6 August 2025
Interviews to be held in: Wednesday 20 August 2025, Howard Opera Centre.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy | Job pack

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Facilities Supervisor

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 Facilities Supervisor.

Through leading the team, managing contractors and co-ordinating with colleagues the successful candidate will provide a professional, positive and customer-focused building operation across the Opera North Estate in a safe, timely and sustainable way.

This is an essential role in ensuring the efficient running of the Howard Opera Centre, Howard Assembly Room and the Scenic Stores where communication and ability to react to change is crucial.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. To apply for this role, please send a CV and covering letter via the link below. If you need any help completing your application, including any adjustments to the application process, and if you are applying under the Disability Confident Committed scheme, please contact appointments@operanorth.co.uk to make us aware.

 

Salary: £27,450 per annum
Deadline for applications: 15 July 2025
Interviews to be held in: Howard Opera Centre.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy | Job pack

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Youth Chorus Master

Opera North is England’s national opera company in the North and one of Europe’s leading arts organisations. As part of its Learning & Engagement portfolio, the company runs three in house youth choral ensembles: Opera North Children’s Chorus; Opera North Young Voices and Opera North Youth Chorus. An opportunity has now arisen for a Youth Chorus Master to lead the upper two ensembles.

Collaborating with Opera North colleagues, the Youth Chorus Master will direct the Opera North Youth Chorus and Young Voices at weekly rehearsals, residential courses, concerts and special events; conducting performances where required and leading on the artistic programming to ensure high artistic standards and an annual programme of activity which integrates core skills with concerts and staged shows.

The successful candidate will have substantial experience of working professionally as a choral director and significant experience of working with young people. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. To apply for this role, please send a CV and covering letter via the link below. If you need any help completing your application, including any adjustments to the application process, and if you are applying under the Disability Confident Committed scheme, please contact appointments@operanorth.co.uk to make us aware.

 

Salary: £40,420 per annum (pro rata)
Contract type: Permanent Part-Time
Deadline for applications: 10am Thursday 31 July 2025
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy | Job pack

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Instrumental Learning Team Tutor (Violin)

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 Instrumental Learning Team Tutor (Violin).

The Opera North Young Musicians Studio deliver a year-round Saturday programme of high quality and engaging group music tuition.

The successful candidate will have proven experience of working in a professional capacity as a violinist and tutor. Understanding of violin and musical pedagogy in relation to instrumental learning; from beginner upwards and knowledge of violin repertoire suitable for children and young people in a variety of contexts.

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK. To apply for this role, please send a CV and covering letter via the link below. If you need any help completing your application, including any adjustments to the application process, or if you’re applying under the Disability Confident Committed scheme, please contact Naomi.ReillyRobinson@operanorth.co.uk to make us aware.

 

Salary: £30,735 per annum (pro rata)
Deadline for applications: Monday 11 August 2025
Interviews to be held in: Howard Opera Centre, Wednesday 20 August 2025
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy | Job pack

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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.

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Partner organisation of Parents & Carers in Performing Arts.

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