Job vacancies

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. We’re 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.

Opera North is seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative Paid Digital Specialist to join our Audiences team.

You’ll take ownership of developing and executing the in-house paid digital marketing strategies at Opera North, working alongside a Social Media Specialist, Website and SEO Specialist, and Graphic Design team. You will test ideas, learn what works and make a measurable impact on the success of the Team.

The ideal candidate will be curious and experimental, with experience of creating and delivering successful paid social campaigns for different audiences.

Please note the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK or be ready to obtain it.

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.

Job type: Fixed-term, full-time
Salary: £27,000-£29,500 (dependent on experience)
Deadline for applications: 4pm Thursday 17 September 2026
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

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Seasonal Production Electrician

Opera North is seeking a Seasonal Production Electrician to help prepare, implement and operate performance related lighting, sound and AV equipment for Opera North productions both in Leeds and on tour.

The successful candidate will be expected to work effectively as part of the team, making sure that all activities are carried out to the highest standards of safety, efficiency and quality.

Please note the successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK or be ready to obtain it.

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.

Job type: Fixed-term, full-time (2 months)
Salary: £650 per week
Deadline for applications: 4pm Sunday 20 September 2026
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

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Opera North is seeking an Instrumental Learning Team Tutor (Double Bass) to join our Young Musicians Studio.

You will plan and deliver high-quality group Double Bass tuition, direct ensembles, and integrate musicianship, instrumental skills, and good technique for young people from all backgrounds. Working as part of a collaborative teaching team, you will track student progress, offer expertise to children, staff, and parents, and help committed young musicians realise their potential.

The ideal candidate will have solid classical instrumental training, demonstrable experience as a professional player and tutor, and a strong grasp of musical pedagogy and repertoire for young learners from beginner level upwards.

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.

Job type: Permanent, part-time
Salary: £31,666 per annum (pro rata)
Hours: 3.5 hours per week
Deadline for applications: 4pm Friday 25 September 2026
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

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We’re looking for someone who is organised, commercially minded and confident working with data and people. The ideal candidate will be proactive in solving problems and want to make a tangible contribution to the success of our performances. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in ticketing, audience development and the wider performing arts sector.

A working knowledge of Spektrix is desirable, along with experience of working within a team (as well as independently) and the ability to deliver great customer service. The successful candidate will have a strong attention to detail, a positive problem-solving attitude, and will be comfortable working across multiple projects at one time.

Our Box Office team is dynamic and fast-paced, working closely with multiple departments across the company and beyond. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in driving ticket sales and delivering an outstanding customer experience across Opera North’s performances.

Job type: Permanent, full-time
Salary: £25,000
Deadline for applications: 4pm Saturday 10 October 2026
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy

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