To assist the effective management and the smooth running of the Orchestra of Opera North. As well as playing a crucial role in the orchestral support team in the running of rehearsals, concerts, tours and recording sessions in the UK.
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Assist the Orchestra Manager with day-to-day management of the Contract Orchestra. Collective and individual communication with contract and freelance musicians regarding the Company’s work.
- Ensuring effective liaison and communication with all departments regarding Orchestra business and player availability.
- Engagement of wind, brass, percussion, keyboard and specialist extra players, in consultation with Section Principal players, Leader, conductors, Orchestra Manager and Head of Orchestra and Concerts including booking emergency replacements.
- Working with Orchestra Manager to ensure adequate attendance, and undertaking concert / show management duty at all Orchestra calls including at touring and concert venues.
- Working with Orchestra Manager and Head of Orchestra & Concerts to process Orchestra N/A’s in line with departmental policy and procedure, taking consistent decisions and referring appeals to the Head of Orchestra & Concerts.
- Preparing pay sheets for freelance musicians and other material as required by the Accounts department.
- Lead & administer the Professional Engagement Scheme with the Royal Northern College of Music and the Orchestra.
- Leading and co-ordinating the appointments process of the Orchestra, including assisting with auditions and trials as required in conjunction with the Orchestra Manager.
- To maintain all pertinent employment records including appraisals, NA’s, and media allocation.
- To work with the Orchestra Manager, Head of Orchestra and Concerts and H&S representatives to ensure that good standards of health and safety are maintained and to administer first aid when required ( first aid training will be provided if required).
- Attendance at and convening meetings as required, including deputising for the Orchestra Manager.
- Ensuring records are up to date, accurate and compliant with legislation.
Additional Responsibilities
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Any other duties as may reasonably be required within the level and scope of the post.
- Ensuring the highest standards of professional performance are maintained.
- Supporting and wherever possible contributing to equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation.
- Taking reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of any person who may be affected by your acts or omissions, including following Opera North health and safety procedures and co-operating with the organisation on health and safety issues.
- Participating in arrangements for performance review and appraisal.
- Ensuring that professional skills are regularly updated through participation in learning and development activities.
Contract type: Fixed Term, Full Time (12 months) - Maternity Cover
Salary: £30,000 - £33,000 per annum
Hours of work: 35 hours per week (some weekend and evening work will be required)
Place of work: you will be based at Howard Opera Centre, Leeds (you’ll be expected to travel to other venues as part of the role also)
Holiday entitlement: 33 days inclusive of 8 statutory holidays, per annum (pro rata)
Pension: Opera North will automatically enroll you into the company pension scheme upon appointment and after 3 months’ service will contribute equivalent to 5.5% of your basic pay, should you meet the current legislative criteria. You will be required to make a personal contribution of 2.5% of your basic pay. We reserve the right to make future changes to our pension arrangements.
Equity, diversity and inclusion: We promote equity, diversity and inclusion in our workplace and make recruitment decisions by matching our needs with the skills and experience of the candidate. As we work to address underrepresentation in our workforce, we are particularly keen to hear from applicants from the global majority or those with other protected characteristics.
The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK or be ready to obtain it.
General responsibilities of everyone who works for us:
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Represent the company values and purpose to create extraordinary experiences everyday
- Work collaboratively and co-operatively with all team members and take an active part in team meetings and discussions
- Be an ambassador for Opera North and follow our policies and procedures
- Play your part in ensuring that everyone who comes through our door is welcomed and treated with respect
How to apply: To apply for this role, please send a CV and covering letter via the Employment Hero website.
If you need any help completing your application including any adjustments to the application process please contact [email protected] to make us aware.
Closing date: 11th September 4pm
Good luck with your application and we look forward to hearing from you.
Working at Opera North you will be part of a company and group of people committed to fulfilling this purpose. Whatever role you take we will provide you with an induction plan that introduces you to your job and the team you’ll be working in, as well as giving you the opportunity to meet colleagues across the company. Our success in delivering against our purpose will be built on the commitment, skills, diversity and well-being of the people who work at Opera North, and we will invest in training to develop our people both professionally and personally, because we believe this strengthens not only our company, but also the wider creative sector.
