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.

Deputy Production Manager

Opera North is looking for an experienced and well-motivated individual to fill the role of Deputy Production Manager.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in large scale production management. 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: £33,000 per annum
Deadline for applications
: Sunday 1 February 2026
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy | Job pack

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Props Supervisor & Maker

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 Props Supervisor & Maker

The successful candidate will have a strong background in prop construction techniques and experience supervising a team in a fast-paced environment. You will have excellent organisational skills 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: £33,000 per annum
Deadline for applications
: Sunday 1 February 2026
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy | Job pack

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Sewing Assistant

Opera North is looking for an experienced and well-motivated individual to fill the role of Sewing Assistant.

This role provides a full range of costume-making and altering services within the Costume Department at Opera North to ensure that all garments are created in line with the patterns and specifications. The role helps to ensure that costumes are finished on time and ready for productions.

The successful candidate will have proven costume making and altering experience. You will have excellent organisational, 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: £25,998 per annum
Deadline for applications
: Friday 30 January 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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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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