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.

Auditions and Music Assistant

Opera North is looking for a well-motivated individual to fill the role of Auditions and Music Assistant.

The successful candidate will have proven administrative experience, and an enthusiasm for the arts. You will have excellent organisational, administrative and communication skills, with attention to detail and the ability to prioritise under pressure.

Salary: £21,900 – £24,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Deadline for applications: 10am on Friday 12 April 2024

Auditions and Music Assistant Job Pack | Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy | Guidance Notes

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Stage Technician

Opera North is looking for an experienced and well-motivated individual to fill the role of Stage Technician to join our highly-talented team of technical and production staff. The purpose of the job will be to help build sets for Opera North productions, and carry out scene changes during rehearsals and performances, both in the studios 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.

Essential requirements for the job include a proven track record of technical work for other theatre companies, experience of knotting and rigging, team work and a positive attitude towards health and safety.

Salary: £27,528 per annum (subject to overtime)
Deadline for applications: Friday 10 May 2024

Stage Technician 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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