Vacancy
Deputy Company Manager
Contract: Permanent contract commencing July/August 2025
Location: Elmbank Crescent, Productions Studios, Glasgow and on tour
Salary: £31,930 per annum plus benefits
Closing date for applications: Friday 30 May 2025, at 9am
The Deputy Company Manager works with the Company Manager, deputising when needed, to manage duties and administration associated with day-to-day support and welfare of the performing ensemble and non-performing staff during Scottish Opera’s rehearsal and performance activity in Glasgow and on tour.
Our ideal candidate will have a high standard of numeracy and literacy, possess excellent organisational skills, be computer literate, and work well as part of a team. We are looking for someone who is calm under pressure, and who will show energy and enthusiasm for getting things done and giving the best possible service to guest artists and the public. You will have good interpersonal and communication skills.
The position is based at Scottish Opera’s headquarters in central Glasgow. Evening, weekend and out of hours work during busy rehearsal and performance periods is required as part of the role.
How to apply
All applications should include a CV with covering letter, and these should be emailed to recruitment@scottishopera.org.uk. Please also complete our Equality Monitoring Form.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate a pre-existing right to work in the UK as documentary proof of this will be requested at interview.
Closing date for applications is 9am on Friday 30 May 2025.
First round interviews will take place on Tuesday 10 June. Second interviews will be arranged thereafter and will take place in Glasgow. Late submissions cannot be considered. The successful candidate will be invited to start as soon as they can be available.
Our diversity and equality commitment
At Scottish Opera, our mission is to speak powerfully through all our work in order to entertain, inspire, surprise, challenge and delight audiences throughout Scotland, the rest of the UK and internationally. We know that having a diverse workforce is essential if we are going to deliver our mission.
We are committed to promoting equality and ensuring that no one is denied opportunities or discriminated against through prejudice or exclusion due to age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation. We particularly encourage applications from people that are under-represented in the Performing Arts and at Scottish Opera including those from black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds and disabled people. We have supportive working practices and work towards providing wherever possible a working environment that is inclusive and accessible for those with caring responsibilities.
This diversity of thought paired with a culture of inclusion is vital for us to continue to create work that is for everyone. This makes Scottish Opera a great place to work, where people are valued for who they are.
We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equally.
Scottish Opera strives to be an equal opportunities employer and is subsidised by the Scottish Government. Registered Number SC037531. Scottish Charity Number SC019787.