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 we are 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.

Talent Development Manager

An opportunity has arisen within the Learning & Engagement team for a Talent Development Manager. Responsible for the operational management of Opera North Talent Development activity, the post holder will ensure effective management of the various programmes of work and a high-quality offer to all stakeholders which meets programme aims.

The successful candidate will have significant experience of project management and sector specific experience of managing or supporting professional artists and of overseeing the artistic direction of projects. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

Salary: £35,000 per annum
Deadline for applications: Monday 11 November 2024

Talent Development Manager Job Pack | Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy | Guidance Notes

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Young Musicians Development Lead

An opportunity has arisen for a Young Musicians Development Lead to collaborate with colleagues across Opera North, including with players from the Orchestra of Opera North, to oversee the pedagogy and artistic direction of the Young Musicians Studio; leading a team of specialist tutors to deliver a year-round programme of high quality and engaging tuition.

The successful candidate will have a strong understanding of musical pedagogy, in relation to instrumental learning and musicianship, and demonstrable experience of leading a team and inspiring others. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

Salary: £39,627 per annum (pro rata)
Deadline for applications: Monday 25 November 2025

Young Musicians Development Lead Job Pack | Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy | Guidance Notes

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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.

Supporting Parents & Carers

 

Partner organisation of Parents & Carers in Performing Arts.

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