Stellenangebot - Verwaltung
Glasgow, Großbritannien (UK)
Veröff.: 11 Mar 2026
Scottish Opera
Orchestra Coordinator
(Vollzeit, feste)
Location: Glasgow
Salary: £27,558.12 to £33,684.02 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Closing date for applications: Monday 23 March 2026, 5pm
Scottish Opera is Scotland’s national opera company. We take world-class opera to all corners of Scotland, ensuring that as many people as possible can enjoy this wonderful art form.
Scottish Opera is looking for an organised and proactive Orchestra Coordinator to support the planning and delivery of orchestral rehearsals, performances, and concerts.
Working closely with the Orchestra & Concerts Director, you will coordinate the engagement of extra and deputy musicians, organise auditions and trials, assist with preparing the orchestra’s monthly schedule, and ensure rehearsals and performances run smoothly. The role involves regular liaison with musicians, artistic planning, the music library, and technical teams.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and contract extra and deputy musicians
Liaise with section principals regarding orchestral requirements
Organise auditions and trials for musicians
Assist with preparing and issuing the orchestra’s monthly schedule
Coordinate rehearsal and performance arrangements
Maintain the orchestra musician database
Support concert planning including logistics, travel, and communication with promoters
Attend rehearsals and performances as required
About you
You will have strong organisational and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and an interest in orchestral or classical music.
Ideally you will have:
An HND in Music or equivalent knowledge
At least four years’ administrative experience, preferably in a music or arts environment
An understanding of how orchestras, opera, or concerts operate
Good IT skills including Word, Excel and databases
Salary: £27,558.12 to £33,684.02 per annum (depending on experience)
Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week
Closing date for applications: Monday 23 March 2026, 5pm
Scottish Opera is Scotland’s national opera company. We take world-class opera to all corners of Scotland, ensuring that as many people as possible can enjoy this wonderful art form.
Scottish Opera is looking for an organised and proactive Orchestra Coordinator to support the planning and delivery of orchestral rehearsals, performances, and concerts.
Working closely with the Orchestra & Concerts Director, you will coordinate the engagement of extra and deputy musicians, organise auditions and trials, assist with preparing the orchestra’s monthly schedule, and ensure rehearsals and performances run smoothly. The role involves regular liaison with musicians, artistic planning, the music library, and technical teams.
Key Responsibilities
Coordinate and contract extra and deputy musicians
Liaise with section principals regarding orchestral requirements
Organise auditions and trials for musicians
Assist with preparing and issuing the orchestra’s monthly schedule
Coordinate rehearsal and performance arrangements
Maintain the orchestra musician database
Support concert planning including logistics, travel, and communication with promoters
Attend rehearsals and performances as required
About you
You will have strong organisational and communication skills, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and an interest in orchestral or classical music.
Ideally you will have:
An HND in Music or equivalent knowledge
At least four years’ administrative experience, preferably in a music or arts environment
An understanding of how orchestras, opera, or concerts operate
Good IT skills including Word, Excel and databases
Bewerbungsschluss: 23 Mar 2026
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