Fixed Term Contract - Feb 2026
WNO shares the power of live opera and classical music with audiences and communities across Wales and England. We are a creative and inspiring place to work and recognise that our colleagues play a vital role in advancing our strategic priorities to deliver on our ambitions.
We are currently seeking a Planning Assistant to join Welsh National Opera during a period of change.
What will be required of you?
You will liaise with all departments across the company to provide accurate information about rehearsal and performance plans. You will use our planning system- Diese – to maintain records and deliver a weekly schedule to the whole company. You will be responsible for managing and booking spaces here at WMC and across our tour venues.
What will you need to know?
Knowledge and proficiency of Microsoft Office programmes. Strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to solve problems and negotiate solutions. Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
The job is suitable for:
Those looking to enter a career in the arts/cultural sector. Someone who is curious about how we work together to create world class opera and also inspire children/young people/communities to get involved. Someone interested in how efficient processes and systems can help support our teams to deliver their best work.
The successful candidate will have:
A demonstrable interest in the arts/cultural sector.
Ability to work as part of a team.
What we can offer you?
Competitive Salary
Annual Leave
£25,055 per annum
Colleagues are entitled to 25 days annual leave (pro-rata for part time hours) each full holiday leave year which runs from 1st September to 31 August. Bank and public holidays are in addition to this. After 5 years, your holiday will increase to 28 days.
Pension
All employees are automatically enrolled into WNO’s Stakeholder Pension Scheme (the “Plan”) or such other registered pension scheme as may be set up by the Company as a Qualifying Workplace Pension Scheme three months after joining the Company, subject to satisfying certain eligibility criteria.
Gym Membership
All employees are eligible to obtain the Active Corporate Card operated by Cardiff City Council which is available at a 25% reduced rate and covers various leisure facilities throughout Cardiff.
Discounts
Wales Millennium Centre offers discounts to residents at selected outlets within the building and selected restaurants around Cardiff Bay on presentation of ID cards. Discounted rate with Future Inns in Cardiff.
Staff Parking Discount with Q Park
We have a corporate rate with Q Park, Pierhead Street (opposite WMC).
Employee Assistant Programme
We provide a free confidential; counselling and advice service that is available family to all our employees, freelancers and contractors.
Welsh lessons
We support staff who want to learn or improve their Welsh language skills, and we offer optional basic Welsh and improver lessons free of charge.
If you are looking for the next challenge, then apply today. We equally welcome applications in both English and Welsh.
If you would like an informal chat about the role, please contact Llinos.beasley@wno.org.uk