Admin Job
Lewes, United Kingdom
Posted: 23 Jan 2026
Glyndebourne
Orchestra Pit Assistants
(full-time, short-term)
5 May - 30 August 2026
We are currently recruiting for Pit Assistants to assist the Pit Manager with the day to day requirements of the Orchestra pit.
The main focus will be on changeovers of orchestra layout between rehearsals and performances, whilst facilitating a comfortable and safe working environment for musicians. You will also be required to move orchestral instruments for, and during, rehearsals and performances.
To find out more about joining our world class team please visit glyndebourne.com/jobs
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive but are to be received no later than Friday 20 February 2026. Interviews will take place w/c 9th March..
Glyndebourne is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Registered Charity. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for vacancies, including ethnically diverse and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are a Disability Confident Employer and so therefore we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If relevant to you, please inform us of this in your covering letter.
We are currently recruiting for Pit Assistants to assist the Pit Manager with the day to day requirements of the Orchestra pit.
The main focus will be on changeovers of orchestra layout between rehearsals and performances, whilst facilitating a comfortable and safe working environment for musicians. You will also be required to move orchestral instruments for, and during, rehearsals and performances.
To find out more about joining our world class team please visit glyndebourne.com/jobs
Applications will be reviewed as they arrive but are to be received no later than Friday 20 February 2026. Interviews will take place w/c 9th March..
Glyndebourne is an Equal Opportunities Employer and a Registered Charity. We promote equality, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and actively encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for vacancies, including ethnically diverse and disabled candidates, who are currently under-represented in our workforce. We are a Disability Confident Employer and so therefore we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for our vacancies. If relevant to you, please inform us of this in your covering letter.
Closing date: 20 Feb 2026
Start date: May 2026
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