English National Opera – Chief People Officer

We’re delighted to be partnering with English National Opera (ENO) and the London Coliseum (LCL) as they seek a strategic, values-led Chief People Officer to lead our People & Culture function at a transformative moment in our history.

Location: London or Greater Manchester (with regular travel between both)
Salary: Competitive
Sector: Arts
Contract: Permanent
Closing date: 28/09/25
Contact: Eilidh Robertson
Email: ENO@hunteradams.co.uk
Job ref: 13316
Job type: HRD

We’re delighted to be partnering with English National Opera (ENO) and the London Coliseum (LCL) as they seek a strategic, values-led Chief People Officer to lead their People & Culture function at a transformative moment in our history. As they expand their footprint across London and Greater Manchester, this role offers a rare opportunity to shape the future of one of the UK’s most iconic cultural institutions.

Flexible working options available

What you’ll lead:

  • A comprehensive People & Culture portfolio including HR, EDI, organisational change, safeguarding, and internal communications
  • Cultural transformation and organisational design to support our dual-base model
  • Strategic workforce planning, leadership development, and succession planning
  • Safeguarding as our Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring safe and supportive environments for all

What you’ll bring:

  • Senior HR leadership experience at Executive or Board level
  • Deep expertise in EDI and cultural transformation
  • Proven ability to influence and partner with CEOs, Boards, and senior leaders
  • A collaborative, human-centred leadership style
  • Ideally, experience in an arts, culture, or mission-driven organisations

To receive the full recruitment pack, please email our recruitment partner Hunter Adams at ENO@hunteradams.co.uk

Application is by cover letter and CV, submitted by Sunday 28th September.

For a confidential conversation, contact Eilidh Robertson on 07849 085214.

ENO and Hunter Adams are committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.