Northern Ballet creates and tours ballet to towns and cities across the UK. Combining classical ballet technique and acting, we bring people of all ages and backgrounds together to share in the joy of exhilarating storytelling.
We are the only professional ballet company in the UK fully integrated with our own training Academy, which combined with our work in schools, community settings and our inclusive dance programme forms an accessible talent pipeline in the North of England.
Our work is shaped by our three priorities, Creating Stories that Connect, Developing New Voices and Artists and Sharing the Joy of Dance with as many people as possible.
Our values support our purpose and shape how we work together every day.
- Striving for Excellence
- Collaboration and Curiosity
- Understanding and Respect
- Sharing Knowledge with Generosity
- Welcoming and Safe
Current Vacancies
Vacancy: Management Accountant (part-time)
We are looking for a commercially minded, curious and collaborative Management Accountant to join our Finance team.
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Whether based on tour, or at Northern Ballet HQ or Bramley workshop in Leeds, a career with us allows you to become part of an ambitious world-class arts organisation. Please see below for current vacancies. Benefits of working at Northern Ballet include*
- 5 weeks holiday a year plus bank holidays (with increased allowance after 5 and 10 years)
- Generous pension scheme
- Death in Service provision
- Family-friendly policies
- Staff discounts on hot drinks and food at our café
- The opportunity to attend Northern Ballet world premieres
- Occasional staff offers on productions visiting the Stanley & Audrey Burton Theatre
- Occasional staff offers on Northern Ballet productions
Northern Ballet is a Chartered Partner of Parents and Carers in Performing Arts (PiPA), working in partnership to create a more family‑friendly workplace and to embed sustainable best practice across the organisation
Northern Ballet is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
*Specific benefits for performance and touring vacancies may vary. Please see individual job descriptions for details.
Header photo from Romeo & Juliet taken by Emily Nuttall. Footer photo from Gentleman Jack taken by Tristram Kenton.
