Job Description

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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 activity.

HEAD OF FINANCE

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 Head of Finance



Reporting to the Director of Finance & Operations and supervising a small team of finance officers, you will lead on the day to day financial transactions, financial reporting and controls. Ensuring the timely efficient, compliant and effective administration and control of the charity's group accounting.



The successful candidate will have a suitable professional accounting qualification (eg ACA, ACCA, CIMA), significant experience of most aspects of the role, including line management and preparing both management and statutory accounts. Experience and understanding of charity accounting rules is desirable but not essential.

Salary:

c50,000

Deadline for applications:

12 January 2026

Interviews

to be held in:

Howard Opera Centre Leeds, 8 Harrison Street, Leeds, LS1 6PA on Monday 26 January 2026



For an application pack, please visit https://www.operanorth.co.uk/about-us/jobs/



To apply for this role, please send a CV and application letter via the Hireful website. 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.



Candidates must have the right to work in the UK or be ready to obtain it.


We create music and opera for everyone, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and sections of the community. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants of the global majority and/or those who are disabled. We are committed to meeting any access requirements for the successful applicant.



Registered Charity No. 511726