Emerging Artists – Scottish Opera

fst Federation of Scottish Theatre; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned performing arts organization in Edinburgh is seeking talented singers for their Emerging Artist Programme for the 2026/27 Season. Candidates will perform in main productions and tours throughout Scotland, receiving world-class coaching and mentorship. The position offers a salary of £23,020.20 per annum plus benefits, and all applicants must provide proof of Right to Work in the UK.

Benefits

World-class coaching

Mentorship

Paid position

Qualifications

• Must provide proof of Right to Work in the UK.
• Candidates should be on the verge of a professional career.

Responsibilities

• Perform roles and covers in the main season.
• Engage in tours to smaller venues throughout Scotland.
• Participate in coaching and mentoring.

Skills

Vocal performance

Collaboration within a team

Professional demeanor

Education

Postgraduate standard or equivalent

Job description

Scottish Opera is seeking talented singers (soprano, mezzo-soprano, tenor, and baritone / bass) to join the Company’sEmerging Artist Programme for the 2026/27 Season. Candidates should be of at least postgraduate standard or equivalent and on the verge of a professional career.

Successful applicants will join our fantastic team in Glasgow and will be given opportunity to perform appropriate roles and covers in the main season as well as going on tour to smaller venues throughout Scotland. Scottish Opera provides world class coaching and mentoring and you will be working closely with our Head of CastingSarah-Jane Davies, Head of MusicFiona MacSherryand Music DirectorStuart Stratford.

This is a paid position with a current salary of £23,020.20 per annum plus benefits.

Scottish Opera welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

All candidates must provide documentary proof of Right to Work in the UK; this will be requested prior to audition.

The programme is provisionally due to commence on 7 September 2026 and finish at the end of the Season on 15 June 2027. However, these dates will vary for each Emerging Artist, depending on the roles assigned in projects and productions throughout the period.