Schools Programme Assistant

Music Mark - The UK Association for Music Education; Leeds; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading arts organization, Opera North, is looking for a Schools Programme Assistant to join its Learning & Engagement team. The successful candidate will provide vital administrative support to enhance the delivery of educational initiatives and engage diverse communities with opera. This full-time permanent position is aimed at promoting inclusivity and excellence in arts education.

Qualifications

• Excellent administration skills with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken.
• Strong interpersonal skills and relationship building with people of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the Schools Programme team.
• Ensure efficient and effective programme delivery.

Skills

Administration

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Job description

Employer

Opera North

Location

Leeds

Contract Type

Full-Time Permanent

Closing Date

14th July 2025

Opera North is England’s national opera company in the North and one of Europe’s leading arts organisations. Through its Learning & Engagement activity, the Company seeks to encourage people, of all ages and from all walks of life, to explore the art form of opera and the work of Opera North; in doing so it seeks to break down perceived barriers to engagement with the artform. It seeks to champion excellence in opera and related fields by, with and for young people and to use arts participation and performance to enhance the health and well-being of people in the communities where we work.

An opportunity has arisen within the Learning & Engagement team for a Schools Programme Assistant to provide administrative support to the Schools Programme team to ensure efficient and effective programme delivery.

The successful candidate will be able to evidence excellent administration skills with a strong attention to detail, excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and spoken, and strong interpersonal skills and relationship building skills with people of all ages. This post is subject to enhanced DBS clearance.

How to Apply

To apply for this role, please submit an application and send a CV via the Hireful website. If you need any help completing your application, including any adjustments to the application process, and if you are applying under the Disability Confident Committed scheme, please contact [e-mail] to make us aware.

Opera North is committed to the Arts Council England’s Creative Case for Diversity in all aspects of our recruitment and employment practices. We actively welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, including BAME communities who are currently underrepresented in the workforce.

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Closing Date

14th July 2025

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About The Provider

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.

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