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.

Instrumental Learning Team Tutor (Clarinet)

Opera North is looking for an experienced and well-motivated individual to fill the role of Instrumental Learning Team Tutor (Clarinet).

The successful candidate will have proven experience working in a professional capacity as a clarinet player and tutor. You will have excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritise under pressure.

Working as part of a collaborative team, you will plan and deliver high-quality clarinet tuition that integrates technical skill, musicianship, and ensemble playing. You will direct rehearsals, provide expert guidance to students and parents, and contribute to the program’s growth through consistent progress monitoring and peer development.

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 appointments@operanorth.co.uk to make us aware.

 

Salary: £30,735 per annum
Hours: 
Part Time – 3.5 per week
Deadline for applications
: 11pm Wednesday 18 February 2026
Interviews to be held in: Howard Opera Centre, 8 Harrison Street, Leeds, LS1 6PA
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy | Job pack

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Facilities and Reception Assistant

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 and Reception Assistant.

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 and covering letter 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: £22,932 (FTE) per annum
Deadline for applications
: Wednesday 18 February 2026
Interviews to be held in: Howard Opera Centre, 8 Harrison Street, Leeds, LS1 6PA
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy | Job pack

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Head of Costume and Wigs

Opera North is looking for an experienced and well-motivated individual to fill the role of Head of Costume and Wigs.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in large scale costume design, production, and management. You will have excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritise under pressure.

The purpose of the role is to lead the Costume Production, Hair and Make-up, and Running Wardrobe teams to deliver costumes and related designs that meet the artistic vision of Opera North’s productions as well as maintaining Opera North’s costume back-catalogue, store, and equipment. This role ensures artistic goals are achieved while managing budgets, schedules, and teams, maintaining the highest quality and professional standards.

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 appointments@operanorth.co.uk to make us aware.

 

Salary: £42,000 – £50,000 per annum
Deadline for applications
: Saturday 28 February 2026
Interviews to be held in: Howard Opera Centre, 8 Harrison Street, Leeds, LS1 6PA
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy | Job pack

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Head of Production

Opera North is looking for an experienced and well-motivated individual to fill the role of Head of Production. Leading the Production teams to deliver sets, props, and related designs that meet the artistic vision of Opera North’s productions, you will also maintain our production archive, stores, and equipment.

The successful candidate will have proven administrative experience with excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills, showing attention to detail and the ability to prioritise under pressure. This role ensures artistic goals are achieved while managing budgets, schedules, and teams, maintaining the highest quality and professional standards.

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 appointments@operanorth.co.uk to make us aware.

 

Salary: £42,000 – £50,000 per annum
Deadline for applications
: 10pm, Saturday 28 February 2026
Interviews to be held in: Howard Opera Centre, 8 Harrison Street, Leeds, LS1 6PA
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy | Job pack

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Director of Finance

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 Director of Finance.

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.

If you have any queries about the recruitment process or access needs with making an application, please contact appointments@operanorth.co.uk. We actively welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities.

 

Salary: c£75,000 per annum
Recruitment Partner: We are working exclusively with Lucy Rider at Broster Buchanan for this appointment. All applications for this role should be submitted directly via Broster Buchanan, linked below.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy | Job pack

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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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