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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.

Opera North is committed to the Arts Council England’s Creative Case for Diversity in all aspects of our recruitment and employment practices. We are the first opera company to be awarded Theatre of Sanctuary status and actively welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, including Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic (BAME) communities who are currently underrepresented in the workforce. 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.

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.

Opera North’s forty-strong technical department has earned an enviable reputation for excellence and we are looking for a second Deputy Head of Stage to join the team.

The role will involve, supporting and deputizing for the Head of Stage, working closely with our other Deputy Head of Stage, supervising the staging elements of new and revived productions both in rehearsal and on stage during our seasons in Leeds and on tour nationally.

Salary: £40,481.16 per annum
Deadline for applications: 10am, Friday 13 August 2021
Interviews: w/c 23 August 2021

Deputy Head of Stage Job Description | Application Form
Application Guidance Notes | Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Please submit your application to appointments@operanorth.co.uk , and also use this address if you have any queries about the recruitment process. We actively welcome applications from members of all backgrounds and communities.

We are seeking an organised and efficient project manager to coordinate the work of the in-house Video Unit within a fast-moving environment. With a passion for telling stories through video, you will work with in-house and external filmmakers to shape and create compelling narratives around all aspects of Opera North’s work.

This is a crucial new role working with two video producers as part of the wider Communications team, to coordinate delivery of an expanded digital programme, including promotional video and behind-the-scenes storytelling, teaching resources, and livestreaming, capture and digitally native work.

Salary: £30,000 per annum
Deadline for applications: Sunday 15 August 2021
Interviews: w/c 31 August 2021

Video Production Manager Job Description| Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

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Please contact appointments@operanorth.co.uk if you have any queries about the recruitment process. We actively welcome applications from members of all backgrounds and communities.

Committed to producing high quality work that informs, excites and entertains, the Orchestra of Opera North is looking for an experienced, dynamic and well-motivated musician to fill the role of Section Principal Clarinet. Knowledge of the operatic repertoire would be an advantage.

Salary: £40,330 per annum
Deadline for applications: 10am, 13 September 2021.
Auditions: w/c 26 September 2021

Audition Info: The audition will consist of 2 rounds, the first of which will be screened. Those applicants invited to stay for the second round will be heard on the same day. More information about the audition process will be circulated to those shortlisted applicants. Further audition dates may be scheduled if it becomes necessary, but Opera North cannot guarantee additional dates being offered.

Section Principal Job Description | Application Form
Application Guidance Notes | Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Please submit your application to appointments@operanorth.co.uk , and also use this address if you have any queries about the recruitment process. We actively welcome applications from members of all backgrounds and communities.

A founder member of the Orchestra of Opera North and now the longest-serving Orchestra Leader in Europe following 43 1⁄2 years in post, David Greed will step down at the end of summer 2022.

Opera North is therefore looking for an outstanding, experienced, dynamic and well-motivated musician to become the next Leader of the Orchestra of Opera North and help to drive the artistic future of the organisation.

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience.
Deadline for applications: 10am, 1 October 2021.
Auditions: w/c 22 November 2021.

Audition Info: The audition will consist of 2 rounds, the first of which will be screened. Those applicants invited to stay for the second round will be heard on the same day. More information about the audition process will be circulated to those shortlisted applicants. Further audition dates may be scheduled if it becomes necessary, but Opera North cannot guarantee additional dates being offered.

Leader of the Orchestra Job Description| Application Form
Application Guidance Notes | Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

Please submit your application to appointments@operanorth.co.uk, and also use this address if you have any queries about the recruitment process. We actively welcome applications from members of all backgrounds and communities.

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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