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.

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
Deadline for applications: Friday 13 March 2026
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.
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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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Technical Assistant

Opera North is currently looking for a highly organised and proactive Technical Assistant to provide comprehensive administrative and strategic support to the Deputy General Director. This is a unique, hybrid role that sits at the heart of our operations, acting as a key link between senior leadership and our Technical, Facilities, IT, and Health & Safety departments.

The successful candidate will balance executive-level support, including international travel coordination and diary management, with essential operational tasks such as data analysis, project scheduling, and document control. You will have a sharp eye for detail, the ability to maintain strict confidentiality, and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Teams.

This role works closely with the Deputy General Director and their Managers on a routine and strategic level. An administrative role supporting departments such as Technical, Facilities, Health & Safety and IT with planning, reviewing and analysing both data and operational tasks.

 

Salary: £26,000 per annum
Deadline for applications
: 4pm 31 March 2026
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Health and Safety 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 Health and Safety Coordinator.

The Health and Safety Coordinator provides essential administrative and coordination support to ensure the effective running of the Opera North’s Health and Safety function. Working closely with the Head of Facilities and Health & Safety you will support the smooth running of organisational processes, ensure that information is well‑organised, and that Opera North meets internal and regulatory health and safety requirements.

 

Salary: £25,000 per annum
Deadline for applications: Friday 13 March 2026
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