Head of Stage
Opera North Closing date: Mon, 05 Oct 2026
- Full time
- £50k+
- Apply now
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Job Summary
Job Description
Reporting to the Head of Technical you will line manage the Show Managers and the Head Fly Technician. Working with colleagues across production, technical, artistic and touring and operations. You will ensure every project has the staffing, equipment and practical support it needs to succeed.
You will be instrumental in leading the departmental planning, preparing the team schedules, advising on staging feasibility and contribute to financial control of the department. Within your remit is ensuring that work can be delivered efficiently, revived, toured and rented out in the future.
The role delivers visible leadership at get-ins & outs, fit-ups, rehearsals and performances in Leeds and our touring venues. Safety will be central to your work and you will lead on relevant risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work, ensuring compliance across the department in line with company policies and procedures.
The role delivers visible leadership at get-ins & outs, fit-ups, rehearsals and performances in Leeds and our touring venues. Safety will be central to your work and you will lead on relevant risk assessments and Safe Systems of Work, ensuring compliance across the department in line with company policies and procedures.
Job Requirements
We are looking for someone with experience in repertoire opera, theatre, touring theatre or musical or any other complex live performance environment. You should have in depth experience of stage engineering, flying, rigging and automation. Be confident in planning complex work, managing people and resources, interpreting stage plans and making calm and practical decisions under pressure.
You'll bring strong communication and team working skills, a proactive approach to problem solving, health and safety awareness and good IT literacy, ideally combined with CAD capabilities. Regular travel to UK touring venues is an essential part of the job.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Head of Stage
- Salary: £50k+
- Hours: Full time
- Role: Technical & Production
- Contract: Permanent
- Closing date: Mon, 05 Oct 2026
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Location:
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Job: Head of Stage
Job: Head of Stage
Organisation: Opera North
Postcode: LS1 6PA
How to Apply
To apply for this role, please send a CV and covering letter via the Employment Hero website. If you need any help completing your application including any adjustments to the application process please contact [email protected] to make us aware.
- Contact name: The People Team
- Contact email: [email protected]
About Opera North
Opera North is England's national opera company in the north and a leading European arts organisation. Based in Leeds, the company is committed to producing work of the highest quality that excites, challenges and entertains. We tour throughout the north of England, and also nationally and internationally. 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 activ