Head of Stage

Opera North is seeking a Head of Stage to lead our Stage Department. You will take ownership of staging, rigging and automation across all of our productions, tours and events. You will be a key team member to turn creative ideas into safe, practical and brilliantly delivered performances.

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.

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.