Chorister (Bass)

Purpose of the role:

This role is required to maintain the standards of professional output expected of a Chorister operating within a leading UK arts organisation. It may also perform in solo roles and participate in educational project work and training delivery.

Key Accountabilities:

• To sing and perform as a member of the chorus for opera and concert performances and rehearsals, including acting and dancing and movement of minor scenery/props and furniture.

• To undertake chorus roles / covers and other small principal roles.

• To prepare/learn music as necessary and appropriate.

• To maintain his/her voice to an optimum professional standard.

• To participate in recordings and relays of rehearsals and/or performances.

• To wear costume, wigs and make-up when and as directed at stage rehearsals and performances. To wear rehearsal/practice costumes as required at production rehearsals.

• To undertake wardrobe and wig calls as required.

• To participate in appraisals and re-auditions.

• To tour in the UK and abroad as required (subject to the terms and conditions of the House Agreement.

• Perform related duties or projects as assigned / directed.

Job Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Demonstrable linguistic ability in English, French, German, Italian.

Experience / skills required:

• Substantial professional performing experience, in a chorus and solo capacity.

Terms and Conditions:

Contract type: Full-time, permanent

Salary: £35,443 per annum

Hours of work: 33-35 week (120 hours in 13, 4 week blocks)

Holiday entitlement: 33 days inclusive of 8 statutory holidays, per annum

Pension: Opera North will automatically enrol you into the company pension scheme upon

appointment and after 3 months’ service will contribute equivalent to 5.5% of your basic pay, should you meet the current legislative criteria. You will be required to make a personal contribution of 2.5% of your basic pay. We reserve the right to make future changes to our pension arrangements.

Equity, diversity and inclusion: We promote equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching our needs with the skills and experience of the candidate. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from the global majority or those with other protected characteristics.

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK or be ready to obtain it.

General responsibilities of everyone who works for us:

• Represent the company values and purpose to create extraordinary experiences everyday.
• Work collaboratively and co-operatively with al team members and take an active part in team meetings and discussions.
• Be an ambassador for Opera North and follow our policies and procedures.
• Play your part in ensuring that everyone who comes through our door is welcomed and treated with respect.

Alongside the application form, please send 2 audition videos to appointments@operanorth.co.uk

Closing date: 27th March 2026 4pm

Audition Date: TBC