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. Philanthropy Manager 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 Senior Philanthropy Manager. The successful candidate will help create, shape, and deliver the long-term strategic plan to increase financial support from Individuals, Trusts and Foundations and Corporate Donors to Opera North (ON). The role holder will be responsible for building, developing, and stewarding long-lasting relationships that will support priority areas for fundraising. They will play an integral part in the delivery of the team’s aims and philanthropic income targets. Salary: Circa £40,000 per annum. Deadline for applications: 24th March 2025 Interviews to be held in: Howard Opera Centre, 8 Harrison Street, Leeds, LS1 6PA For an application pack, please visit https://www.operanorth.co.uk/about-us/jobs/ To apply for this role, please send a CV and covering letter 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 appointmentsoperanorth.co.uk to make us aware. 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